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September 9, 2016 No Responses

Buhari unveils ‘change begins with me’ campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the new National Orientation Programme, Change Begins With Me, as a determination of his administration to carry all Nigerians along. Speaking at the unveiling of the programme in Abuja, Buhari decried the alleged erosion...

September 8, 2016 No Responses

NAF conducts special military exercise in Abuja

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday simulated a counter terrorist exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to NAF, the exercise followed on the heels of recent terrorist attacks in some major airports around the world.....

September 8, 2016 No Responses

Council of State Confirms IGP, approves Commissioners for INEC, NPC

The Council of State and the Police Service Council have confirmed the appointment of Mr Ibrahim Idris as the Inspector General of Police. Briefing State House Correspondents on the outcome of the meeting, the Governor of Jigawa State, Mr Abubakar...

September 8, 2016 No Responses

Uncertities over Edo Elections

TO be or not to be, That was the situation with Edo State Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Already, the Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

‘Nigeria begins visa on arrival for foreign investors soon’

As part of measures to encourage foreign investors, the Federal Government is to commenece issuance of Visa at point of entry into Nigeria. According to the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the development is expected to curtail perceived bureaucratic b...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

Shareholders seek adequate awareness on proposed amendments to CAMA

Members of the Proactive Shareholders Association of Nigeria have urged relevant Government agencies to prevail on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to extend till end of the year proposed amendment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). Accord...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

FG task banks on fight against corruption, terrorism

The Federal Governmet has challenged financial services sector in Nigeria to support ongoing efforts to tackle corruption, terrorism and money laundering in Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, President Muhammadu Bu...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

NSE unveils 2016 essay competition

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the commencement of its 2016 edition of essay competition for students in Senior Secondary Schools in all states of the federation. The topic for this year’s edition is “What is the biggest obstacle...

September 6, 2016 No Responses

NNPC denies plan to increase fuel price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reported plan by the Federal Government to increase fuel price as untrue. . The NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Maikanti Baru, told the State House correspondents after meeting with Presi...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

Tincan Island Port generates N26.2 Billion in August

For the Month of August 2016, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Command generated N26.2 Billion revenue. According to the command, the figure represents a positive signal “going by the indices of the previous month”. It will...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

FG faults US Congressman’s report on Nigeria

The Federal Government has described as ‘sadly out of tune with reality’ the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino to Secretary of State John Kerry, asking the US to withhold security assistance to Nigeria on the strength of ‘some...

September 4, 2016 No Responses

‘Foreigners can now invest in T-Bills, others’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new guidelines which empowers foreigners to invest in short-term debts and securities. Under the arrangement, foreigners can now invest in Treasury Bills (T-Bills), Federal Government Bonds, certificates ...

September 3, 2016 No Responses

Auto policy proposed review ignites fresh controversy

The resolve by the Federal Government to review ‘some aspect’ of the automotive policy is generating anxiety among investors and stakeholders in the sector. The technical committee on the review under the chairmanship of Director General of Nationa...

September 3, 2016 No Responses

Apapa Customs generates N35Billion in August

For the month of August, 2016, the Apapa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N34.9 Billion revenue, about N8 Billion higher than the N27 Billion realised in July. According to the command, the collection is the highest monthly...