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March 31, 2024 No Responses

Obasanjo Charges Politicians On Sacrifice, Selflessness

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend played host to former President Olusegun Obasanjo with the ex-president charging political leaders on sacrifice and selflessness. Obaseki received Obasanjo who was on a courtesy visit at the Government House...

March 31, 2024 No Responses

Kaduna: Sani Laments $587m, N85b Debt Burden

Kaduna State Governor, Sani Uba has disclosed that he inherited a debt burden of $587m, N85bn and 115 contractual liabilities from the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai, lamenting that the huge debt has eaten deep into the state’s federal...

March 30, 2024 No Responses

With 260 Passengers, Air Peace CommencesDirect Flights To London

Nigerians have commended Air Peace for its successful inaugural flight from Lagos to London on Saturday, March 30, 2024, with a high figure of 260 passengers, marking the resumption of flight service since 2019 by an indigenous carrier to one...

March 30, 2024 No Responses

United Nigeria Airlines Celebrates Air Peace’s Inaugural Flight to London

Air Peace has made history with its inaugural flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Gatwick, London, signaling a momentous leap forward for the Nigerian aviation industry. The significance of this milestone will be highlighted by the presence of the Chairman of...

March 30, 2024 No Responses

Catholic Bishop Urges Leaders, Nigerians To Emulate Christ’s Sacrifice

As Christians celebrate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ (Good Friday), the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has urged leaders and Nigerians to emulate Christ’s sacrifice. Badejo made the remark in his Good Friday message made avail...

March 30, 2024 No Responses

Access Holdings Unveils $1.5b Capital Raising Programme

Access Holdings Plc has unveiled plans to establish a capital raising programme of up to $1.5 billion or its equivalent. In a statement on Friday, the corporation explained that drawing from the programme, the Group expected to raise up to...

March 30, 2024 No Responses

BGN, Others Secure $370m For Three New Gas Carriers

Swiss energy company BGN and Al Seer Marine, the UAE-based player across multiple marine sectors, have secured funding from several banks located in the Gulf region to support the construction of three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) in South Korea...

March 29, 2024 No Responses

TotalEnergies At 100, Reflects On Operations

With over 00,000 employees in 120 countries worldwide, TotalEnergies on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 celebrated its 100th anniversary of the Company’s creation. TotalEnergies’ 100-year history tells the story of the world and energy, from the 1920...

March 29, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Visits Foreign Scholarship Students In UK

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is demonstrating its commitment to ensuring optimal value from its renowned foreign postgraduate scholarship programme. To achieve this, the NDDC has embarked on a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) visit to...

March 29, 2024 No Responses

Minister Inaugurates NAIDP Implementation Committee

Following the approval of the new Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) by the Federal Government in 2023, the Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Dr Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, on Thursday, in Abuja, inaugurate...

March 29, 2024 No Responses

CBN Increases Capital Base For Banks To ₦500b

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at ₦500 billion. A circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regula...

March 29, 2024 No Responses

Firm Begins Construction Of 295-Meter LNG Carrier

Chinese shipbuilder, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has started the construction of what is said to be the first single-class large LNG carrier of China Classification Society (CCS). The steel-cutting ceremony for the 174,000 m3 LNG carrier H1909A of PetroChina ...

March 28, 2024 No Responses

Just In: FAAN Shuts KFC Outlet At MMIA

In line with Lagos State law on People with Special Needs , Part C , section 55 of General Provisions on Discrimination which states that ,” A person shall not deprive another person of access to any place , vehicle...

March 28, 2024 No Responses

Shippers Council Okays Haulage Rates For Eastern Ports

Negotiated and reviewed haulage rates from Eastern ports to various destinations across the country has been approved by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC).According to the NSC, the rates approved were in consideration of cost moderation and cargo transpor...