Federal Archives — Page 119 of 138

October 25, 2016 No Responses

‘Imported commercial vehicles must be fitted with speed limiter from January 2017’

Come January 1, 2017, all commercial vehicles coming into the country must be fitted with speed limiter, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, has said. Mr. Oyeyemi stated this in Kaduna on Monday...

October 25, 2016 No Responses

FCMB explains late filling of Q3 accounts

The First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group Plc is to release its nine months ended 30 September 2016 (3Q16) accounts before the end of November, this year. In a notice to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bank said:...

October 25, 2016 No Responses

NSE gets most innovative Stock Exchange in Africa

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has emerged the Most Innovative Stock Exchange in Africa 2016. This award was presented to NSE by The Business Year Magazine. The Business Year Magazine Awards according to a statement issued by NSE...

October 24, 2016 No Responses

CBN canvasses support for 2000-hectare Coscharis rice farm

As part of measures to sustain ongoing diversification into agriculture, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to fund the rice milling plant for the 2000-hectare Coscharis Farm located at Anaku, in Anambra State. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who made...

October 24, 2016 No Responses

NLC faults alleged violence against workers in Ogun

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the Ogun State Government of instigating alleged violence against workers in the State. In a statement issued at the weekend, NLC condemned the non-payment of salaries in Ogun, adding that the State...

October 24, 2016 No Responses

NJC bars judges from accepting gifts

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has barred Judges and other Judicial officers from accepting gifts. NJC has also outlined new measures to curb corruption and other unethical conduct among judicial officers and other court staff. The measures form part.....

October 24, 2016 No Responses

NLC Photo News

L – R, Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange (LSE); Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, Director General, National Pension Commission (PENCOM); Greg Hands, UK Minister for International Trade; Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance; Bukar Ky...

October 23, 2016 No Responses

Minister hails rich cultural history of Benin Kingdom

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the very rich cultural history and tradition of the ancientBenin Kingdom, one of the famous destinations during the exploitation of the African continent by the Europeans. Speaking at ...

October 22, 2016 No Responses

Collaboration with London Stock Exchange deliberate, strategic, says Onyema as Adeosun opens trading

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Oscar Onyema has described collaboration with London Stock Exchange (LSE) as deliberate and strategic. Speaking at the third anniversary of London & Lagos Capital Markets partnership confer...

October 22, 2016 No Responses

FBN Capital to host Govt, Business leaders at annual conference

In line with its commitment to provide a platform that will facilitate interaction for identifying sustainable growth opportunities in Nigeria, FBN Capital Limited, the Investment Banking and Asset Management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc. will host its Ann...

October 22, 2016 No Responses

NPA pledges improve power generation at seaports

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called on operators at the Nation’s Seaports to collaborate as part of measures to boost power generation. The chairman of the Organisation’s board of Directors Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye, who gave this.....

October 21, 2016 No Responses

Senate tasks FG on withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has described withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria as a bad omen for the country. Speaking during a session on the proposed concessioning of four airports on Thursday, the Deputy Senate President explained...

October 21, 2016 No Responses

New National Counter Terrorism Strategy underway in Nigeria

(NAN) The Federal Government on Thursday said it had put in place the needed structures for the full implementation of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST). The National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, said this in Lagos at the opening of...

October 21, 2016 No Responses

Dangote canvasses tax relief for SMEs

Foremost Businessman and President/ Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday urged government at all levels to reduce the multiple taxes placed on small and medium businesses (SMEs). Dangote said in a statement in Lagos explained that...