NPA to partner British Embassy on development of seaports

NPA to partner British Embassy on development of seaports

The British High Commission and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday resolved to work together to improve seaport development in Nigeria. A statement issued by  NPA’s General Manager (Public Affairs), Chief Michael Ajayi explained that the resolve reached  during...
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Atiku to Nwodo: Your election is auspicious

Atiku to Nwodo: Your election is auspicious

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar congratulates Dr. Nnia Nwodo on his election as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organissation of the Igbo nation. The former Vice President...
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NSE Photo News

NSE Photo News

R: Pai Gamde, Acting Head, Corporate Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Tinuade Awe, General Counsel & Head, Regulation, NSE; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; and Adeolu Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations &a...
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NNPC Refineries resume production of Kerosene, Diesel

NNPC Refineries resume production of Kerosene, Diesel

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s three refineries in Kaduna, Port Harcourt and Warri have resumed production of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK), otherwise known as diesel and kerosene respectively. NNPC in a statement is...
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90% of vehicles imported to neighbouring countries are on transit to Nigeria, says Customs boss

90% of vehicles imported to neighbouring countries are on transit to Nigeria, says Customs boss

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has directed operatives of the Headquarters Compliance Team and Federal Operations Units (FOUs) to compliment the resident officers of land borders to effectively beef up security and enforce th...
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NLNG refutes LPG price increase, blames jetty unavailability, market price distortions

NLNG refutes LPG price increase, blames jetty unavailability, market price distortions

The Nigeria LNG on Wednesday disclosed that its dedicated LPG vessel has been unable to discharge LPG at the Apapa port since 29th December 2016 “due to jetty unavailability, resulting in temporary product shortages in the market”.  However, the company.....
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Nigeria unveils plan to end hunger by 2030

Nigeria unveils plan to end hunger by 2030

The Federal Government  has  launched   strategic plan and roadmap to achieve zero hunger by 2030. The plan tagged: “Synthesis Report of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Strategic Review” articulates what Nigeria needs to do to achieve Sustainable Development G...
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TinCan Island Port generates N256.4b in 2016

TinCan Island Port generates N256.4b in 2016

Between January and December 2016, the Tincan island command of Nigeria customs service (NCS) generated n256.4 billion, compared with N266.1 billion in the previous year. The command attribute the slight drop to some factors beyond its control. In a statement...
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Step up your engagement, Osinbajo tells anti-corruption agencies

Step up your engagement, Osinbajo tells anti-corruption agencies

Anti-Corruption agencies in the country have been urged to step up their engagement with the Nigerian public especially because “there are still those who think when a politician who is their kinfolk steals, it is permissible”. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo...
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FG explains $300m diaspora bond

FG explains $300m diaspora bond

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Tueadsy explained that the $300 million Diaspora bond  would be rolled out in March this year. Speaking on Tuesday when  the Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, ...
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FG awards contract for repair of Abuja-Kaduna road

FG awards contract for repair of Abuja-Kaduna road

Sequel to the planned usage of the Kaduna International Airport for flights in and out of Abuja, while the runway of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja undergoes rehabilitation works, the Federal Government has awarded a contract for the emerge...
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FG reconstitutes FRC board, suspends Code

FG reconstitutes FRC board, suspends Code

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate removal and the replacement of the Executive Secretary and the reconstitution of the board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC). He has appointed a Chairman and a new Executive Secretary f...
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Motorised weeders demonstrate imperatives of cassava mechanisation

Motorised weeders demonstrate imperatives of cassava mechanisation

Gasoline powered simple weeders adapted for weeding in cassava farms hold promise and may take off the burden of weeding faced by small-scale farmers in Africa. Initially acquired as tillers, these simple tools are being modified and adapted as weeders...
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NIMASA redeploys Directors, others

NIMASA redeploys Directors, others

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has approved the redeployment of some senior management staff of the Agency. According to the DG, the new postings are expected to reposition the Agen...
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