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December 4, 2024 No Responses

Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah...

December 4, 2024 No Responses

Chery Displays Strength, Innovations At Abuja Motor Fair

As part of measures to make vehicle ownership easy and affordable, Carloha Nigeria, the authorized dealer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, reiterated its commitment to Six years free service and warranty at the just-concluded Abuja Motor Fair, held....

December 4, 2024 No Responses

Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover Vie For SUV Award

The 2024 Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards promises a fierce contest as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover battle for the title of Nigeria’s top luxury SUV.This year’s competition highlights cutting-edge designs, advanced technolo...

December 3, 2024 No Responses

‘Tax Reform Bills Will Not Impoverish North’

The presidency on Monday refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. According to the presidency, changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust...

December 3, 2024 No Responses

G20, BRICS Membership: Nigeria Seeks South Africa Support

Nigeria has sought South Africa’s backing for its bid to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support for it to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry. M...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags National Labour Institute Fellowship

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah has been conferred with a fellowship from the National Labour Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the NSC, the recognition underscores t...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Compt. Nnadi Gets Revenue, Infrastructure Upgrade Awards

Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has bagged special awards in respect of his outstanding revenue collection and infrastructure upgrade at the maiden edition of Comptroller General’s Awards held on Friday in Abuja. Speak...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Female Elite Corps Begin Yuletide Traffic Campaign

The Female Elite Corps of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an extensive sensitisation campaign to foster adherence to traffic regulations and promote orderly conduct among motorists in Lagos State. This strategic initiative...

December 1, 2024 No Responses

IGP Orders Probe Into Kogi Boat Mishap

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the boat mishap in Kogi State. Scores of persons were feared dead in the accident that happened on Friday. In response, the IGP “directed the Force Marine...

December 1, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Seals Mega Plaza

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has clamped down on the Mega Plaza on Breadfruit Street, Lagos Island for discharging untreated wastewater into the public drains, through the use of a pumping machine. According to LSWMO, the pum...

November 30, 2024 No Responses

NNPCL: Port Harcourt Refinery Yet To Begin Bulk Sales

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalized. In a statement on Friday, NNPCL Chief Corpor...

November 30, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria’s Auto Industry Stakeholders Unite For Road Safety

Lagos, Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, played host to the 4th edition of the ONTHEHIGHWAYAFRICA Road Safety Campaigns Flag Off on November 20, 2024. The event, organized by JCN Consulting under the leadership of Julie Chi-Nwaoha, Founder/Publ...

November 29, 2024 No Responses

FG Hands Over CNG-Powered Buses To NURTW, RTEAN, NARTO

The Federal Government on Thursday launched 15 CNG-powered buses as part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope Clean Energy Transport Scheme. The move is seen as a strategic initiative designed to ease the burden of fuel subsidy removal...