Federal Archives — Page 88 of 147

August 30, 2017 No Responses

FG unveils N5b funding support for artisanal, small scale miners

The Ministry of Mines and steel Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) for the management of a N5 billion fund in support of Artisanal and Small Scale Miners in the country. Under the...

August 26, 2017 No Responses

NNPC implores indigenous firms to bid for 30 marginal fields

August 25, 2017 No Responses

NNPC unveils agenda to revitalize 52 clinics

As part of efforts to jump-start its diversification into the health care business, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has requested a deeper collaboration with India in the area of expertise and state-of-the-art medical equipment to revitalize...

August 25, 2017 No Responses

Ayo Teriba seeks support for privatization scheme

A leading economist and the Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Dr. Ayo Teriba, has called for the opening of the Nigerian economy through privatisation which stimulates foreign direct investment(FDI.) “Privatisation is the tool which most co...

August 25, 2017 No Responses

FG to NBC: Sanction erring stations

The Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or television station that broadcasts hate speech, as part of efforts to stem the growing tide of hate speech in the country. The Minister of Information an...

August 24, 2017 No Responses

Court orders arrest of Oando’s oil rigs over N4.7 billion debt

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has ordered the arrest and detention of three crude oil drilling rigs belonging to Oando Energy Services Limited (also known as OES Energy Services Limited) over debts of US$15,399,524.84 (equivalent....

August 22, 2017 No Responses

IITA-CWMP signs agreements with 136 farmers

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project (IITA-CWMP) has commenced signing of agreements for the setting up of 136 demonstration plots with farmers across four states in Nigeria. The for states are Abia, Ben...

August 21, 2017 No Responses

NISA lauds new cabotage compliance strategy

The recent moves by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to ensure full implementation of the Cabotage Act, 2003 through the New Cabotage Compliance Strategy (NCCS) has continued to receive commendation from Stakeholders. This is ...

August 20, 2017 No Responses

Buhari’s Return: A Nation’s Hope Fulfilled, Says Tinubu

All Progressives Congress national stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed joy at the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country after his medical vacation in the United Kingdom, saying the president’s return is a nation’s hope fulfille...