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May 8, 2024 No Responses

MT Prestigious Still In Custody Of Navy, Says Firm

Newcross Exploration And Production Limited, has refuted reports on the release of MT Prestigious by the Nigerian Navy.According to the firm, the Vessel apprehended by a private security firm for allegedly stealing crude oil by a Niger-Delta Group, the Niger...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu To Commission Funtua Inland Dry Port

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission Funtua Inland Dry Port on Thursday, 9th May, 2024 in Katsina State.The Commissioning Ceremony will feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders.Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of Sh...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

Oil Firms: CBN Relaxes Restriction On Repatriation Of Forex

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has relaxed its initial restriction on the repatriation of forex proceeds by international oil firms operating in the country. In a circular dated May 6, 2024 signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department,...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

NNPCL Cautions Against Panic Buying

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cautioned against panic buying, saying it has over 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. A statement issued by the company’s Chief Corporate C...

May 7, 2024 No Responses

Oil Palm: Edo Unveils Agenda For 47,000-hectare New Plantation

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled plans for the launch of phase 2 of the State’s Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) with an additional 47,000 hectares of land to be allocated to new and prospective oil palm investors....

May 6, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Smashes Drug Syndicate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed an international drug syndicate with networks in parts of Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand Meanwhile, no fewer than five members of the cartel were arrested in a two-week intelligence led operation...

May 6, 2024 No Responses

Air Peace Bags ICAN Achievement Award

Air Peace has bagged another accolade for its game-changing milestones in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The airline clinched the Achievement Award in the Corporate Category at the 2024 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Awards and An...

May 6, 2024 No Responses

Edo Flags Off Food Support Programme

The Edo State Governor. Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has flagged off the Edo State Food Support Programme, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The programme which is tagged the Christian Feeding Programme was designed to feed the poorest.....

May 6, 2024 No Responses

Aliko Dangote Foundation Tasks Faith Leaders On Malnutrition, Hunger In Nigeria

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by the National Council on Nutri...

May 5, 2024 No Responses

Ikoyi Towers’ Squatters Get 48-Hour Quit Notice

The Lagos State Government has given a 48-hour quit notice to illegal occupants of abandoned Ikoyi Towers in Lagos Island. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab gave the notice on Saturday during an inspection of so...

May 4, 2024 No Responses

Press Freedom Not License To Spread Fake News, Says Minister

Press freedom is not a license for practitioners to spread fake news, misinformation and disinformation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. Idris stated this on Friday in Abuja while responding to questions from Jou...

May 3, 2024 No Responses

Minister Reiterates FG’S Commitment To Fast- Track Development In Auto Sector

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Dr. Doris NKIRUKA Uzoka-Anite has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to boost development in the Nigeria Automotive Industry.The Minister stated this on Friday, 3rd May...

May 3, 2024 No Responses

Youth Empowerment: UBA Employs 398 Across Africa

United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its expanded Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) class of 2024, where 398 young Africans were inducted into the UBA Tribe after a rigorous six-month hands-on-work and learning experience.Th...

May 3, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Partners AAAM, NAMA On Growth Of Nigeria’s Automotive Industry

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has initiated a strategic partnership with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) and the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) as part of measures to foster the ...