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July 1, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Reappoints Oniha As DG, DMO

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Patience Oniha as the Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO) for the second term of five years. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s media aide, who confirmed this in...

June 29, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria, Japan Sign Exchange Notes On High-Speed Boat

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has signed an Exchange of Note(E/N) with the Japanese Government for an Economic and Social Development Programme involving the acquisition of a High-Speed Boat to reinforce services for coastal security in Nigeria, with the Nig...

June 28, 2022 No Responses

Finance Minister Receives Revised Nigerian Capital Market Master Plan

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has received the Revised Nigerian Capital Market Master Plan (2021-2025). Receiving the report on Monday in Abuja, the Minister reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to...

June 26, 2022 No Responses

Nigerian Shippers’ Council Set For 2022 Maritime Seminar For Judges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute is set to host the 16th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges.The event is under the chairmanship of His Lordship, Hon. Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour C...

June 26, 2022 No Responses

Saraki Restates Ministry’s Commitment To Disburse $350m CVFF To Shipowners

The Minister of State for Transport, Senator Gbemi Saraki, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to disburse the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to indigenous shipping community.According to Saraki, the Ministry will work with the National Asse...

June 26, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Tasks Unit Commanders On Accident Reduction

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun State Command, has charged its unit commanders to be innovative on how to check traffic congestion and reduce road accidents in their corridors. The command also reiterated the need to seek the support...

June 25, 2022 No Responses

Transport Ministry Canvasses Support For Port Task Team

Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, on Friday tasked agencies in the maritime sector to support the Port Standing Task Team (PSTT) to work seamlessly. Ajani, represented by Mr Adams Ofie, Deputy Director at the Fe...

June 22, 2022 No Responses

FG To Prosecute Food Vendors Using Transformer Oil

The Federal Government is making plans to prosecute users of PolyChlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs), popularly known as transformer oil, in frying “akara” (bean cake), plantain chips, chicken and other food items. Prof. Babajide Alloy, a Consultant to the F...

June 22, 2022 No Responses

Minister Appeals To Nigerian Navy For Women Inclusion In Hydrography

The Minister of State for Transport, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, on Tuesday appealed to the Nigerian Navy to include more women in hydrography to achieve the United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade. Saraki made the appeal at the 2022 World Hydrography Day...

June 21, 2022 No Responses

Buhari To Private Sector: Reinvest Profit On Job Creation

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to members of the organised private sector to reinvest their profits on creation and retention of jobs. Buhari made the appeal while declaring open the maiden Nigeria Employers’ Summit of the Nigeria Employers’...

June 19, 2022 No Responses

NPA Tasks Procurement Dept On Processes, ISO Certification

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko has challenged the procurement department to be more proactive in terms of decisions on processes and procedures. Addressing participants at the NPA Procurement Strategic Retreat ...

June 17, 2022 No Responses

Work Bank Seeks Accelerated Implementation Of NG-CARES By States

The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) has urged the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to accelerate the implementation of the programmes. Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, the World Bank, Lead Spec...

June 16, 2022 No Responses

FEC Approves N90.8b For Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi Road, Airport Equipment

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N90.8 billion for the rehabilitation of Kashimbila-Takum-Chanchangi road in Taraba and the procurement equipment for some airports in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that N66.9 billion of...

June 13, 2022 No Responses

PDP Tasks FG On Credible Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to take practical steps to guarantee the conduct of free, fair and transparent general elections in 2023. The party gave the advice in a statement issued by its National Publicity...