Buhari pledges to tackle poverty

Buhari pledges to tackle poverty

 President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the resolved of the Federal Government to tackle poverty across the country by stimulating the economy. In his chrismas message on Saturday, Buhari urged Nigerians not to lose hope, but seek divine intervention for the...
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Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits

Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits

Organized Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government to release its counter-part funds to the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) so that thousands of retired Public Servants can be paid....
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‘Digital Switch Over to provide N100b boost for Nollywood distribution network’

‘Digital Switch Over to provide N100b boost for Nollywood distribution network’

The Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Broadcasting is set to create a N100  billion per annum FreeTV distribution network for Nollywood, among a number of positive spin-offs, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday. Speakin...
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African capital market players seek more innovations, education

African capital market players seek more innovations, education

A summary of the key themes and issues from the recent African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference held in Rwanda at the Kigali Serena Hotel. The conference, hosted by the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) with the theme ‘Road to...
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‘Improving quality of non-standard jobs helps women’

‘Improving quality of non-standard jobs helps women’

While women make up less than 40 per cent of total employment, globally their share amongst employees working part-time hours is 57 per cent. In 2014, more than half of women worked part-time hours in the Netherlands and Switzerland; similarly...
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Commission approves first European list of Ship recycling yards

Commission approves first European list of Ship recycling yards

The European Commission (EC) adopted the first version of the European List of ship recycling facilities on December 19, 2016. Demolition yards included in the European List of ship recycling facilities are located in Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Lithuan...
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NIMASA shuts Heyden Petroleum Jetty, Waziri, Starz Marine Shipyard

NIMASA shuts Heyden Petroleum Jetty, Waziri, Starz Marine Shipyard

Pursuant to its mandate as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut three jetties and port facilit...
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Whistle blowers to get 5 % of looted funds

Whistle blowers to get 5 % of looted funds

Whistle blowers with credible information are to get 5 per cent of the looted funds when recovered. According to the Federal Government, the programme was designed to encourage anyone with information about a violation, misconduct or improper activity that imp...
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Ibori regains freedom from UK jail

Ibori regains freedom from UK jail

Convicted Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has been released, despite attempts by the home secretary to detain him in prison. He was due for release on Tuesday, having agreed to be deported after serving half of his 13-year...
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Anxiety as Customs intercepts 102 bags of plastic rice

Anxiety as Customs intercepts 102 bags of plastic rice

(NAN) The Nigeria Customs Service (FOU), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Ikeja, has seized 102 bags of plastic rice branded “Beat Tomato Rice’’ with no date of manufacture. The Customs Area Controller of  F.O.U. Comptroller Mohammed Haruna,stated this in...
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Promote efficient service delivery, NPA boss tells staff

Promote efficient service delivery, NPA boss tells staff

The Manging Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has urged the staff of the agency to redirect themselves towards efficient service delivery to the nation. NPA, Ms Usman said, will always promote productivity and enthrone accountabi...
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FG’s investment in social programmes mostly for youths, says  Minister

FG’s investment in social programmes mostly for youths, says Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government’s investment in Social Programmes will help accelerate the process of job creation, especially for the youths. Speaking at the Special Edition of the FG’s ...
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Customs intercepts gas mask, riffles, bulletproof vests, others at Tin Can Island Port

Customs intercepts gas mask, riffles, bulletproof vests, others at Tin Can Island Port

The Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Command of Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its surveillance activities as part of measures to curtail all forms of illegal import into the country. Under the arrangement, the command has expanded its intelligence gatherin...
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Minister at Olam farms, reiterates FG commitment to enhance rice cultivation, food security

Minister at Olam farms, reiterates FG commitment to enhance rice cultivation, food security

Inline with the Federal Government’s desire to enhance domestic food security, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has assured Nigerians that adequate measures are being taken to scale up rice cultivation, encourage local prod...
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