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February 6, 2017 No Responses

NCAA sanctions FirstNation

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has handed a N32 million fine to FirstNation Airways for violating the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs). The NCAA also fined one of the airline’s Pilots-In-Command (PIC) N1.5 million for breaching...

February 6, 2017 No Responses

Buhari extends vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly, making public his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. The President had planned to return to Abuja...

February 6, 2017 No Responses

Emission: Volkswagen faces new legal action

Volkswagen faces its first legal action in Germany from a big corporate client over the diesel emissions scandal. Deutsche See, which leases 500 vehicles from VW, said it had been unable to reach an out-of-court settlement, Reuters news agency reported....

February 6, 2017 No Responses

Worm ‘threatens African farmers’ livelihoods’

By Helen Briggs, BBC News – Scientists are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops is spreading rapidly across Africa. The fall armyworm poses a major threat to food security and...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

‘Criticism of state house medical centre unfounded’

Criticisms often leveled against the administration of the State House especially in respect of the State House Medical Centre are unfounded, Honourable Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, Chairman of the House Committee on Special Duties has said. Speaking with Journal...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

Labour faults minister’s threat to invoke ‘no work no pay’ clause

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized reported threat by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige to outlaw warning strike and to invoke the clause of “no work no pay” in the event of the use of ...

February 2, 2017 No Responses

FG constitutes task force on food prices

The Federal Governmrnt has constituted a Presidential Task Force to urgently consider measures that would ensure a steady flow of produce to the market and reverse recent price increases. Giving the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeti...

February 2, 2017 No Responses

Employment Irregularities:SEC gets one week ultimatum

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has given the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, one week to correct alleged employment irregularities in the commission. The commission was directed to report back to the committee after the dead...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

FG secures $1.5b loan for Lagos-Ibadan rail project

The Federal Government has secured $1.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to begin work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project. Briefing the Senate Committee on Land Transport, chaired by Gbenga Ashafa, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi explained that the...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Intels expresses support for FG’s economic agenda

Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, Intels Nigeria Limited has declared full supports for the Federal Government’s drive to expand and strengthen the nation’s economic base. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Intels Nigeria Limited, Mr. A...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Importation of Rifles: Customs declares senior officials wanted

As part of its investigation into the importation of 661 rifles into the country, the Nigeria Customs Service has declared two of its senior officers wanted. The wanted officers are Abdulahi, I, an assistant superintendent of customs (ASC), with service...

February 1, 2017 one Response

Atiku denies alleged role in Oba Akiolu’s forced retirement from police

Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has denied alleged role in the forced retirement of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, from the police force in 2002. Reacting to the allegation, the former Vice...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

FRSC begins enforcement of speed limiter

After several weeks of intensive campaign, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will commence full enforcement of installation of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles nationwide today, February 1, 2017. The Head, Media Relations and Strategy, FRSC, Bis...

January 31, 2017 No Responses

Customs intercepts 661 rifles in Lagos

The Federal Operation Unit (FOU), Zone “A” Ikeja of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 661 pump action rifles in Lagos. According to Customs, the guns concealed in a 40-foot container with number PONU 825914(3)45G1, were seized on Mile 2...