ILO Awards First Decent Work Research Prize To Mandela, Carmelo

ILO Awards First Decent Work Research Prize To Mandela, Carmelo

The International Labour Organization on Monday  awarded its first annual Decent Work Research Prize to Nobel peace laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela and to the eminent academic and specialist in social security, Professor Carmelo Mesa-Lago, citing their...
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Pirates Kidnap Ship’s Crew In Nigeria, Destroys Communications Equipment

Pirates Kidnap Ship’s Crew In Nigeria, Destroys Communications Equipment

Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in Nigerian waters. Massoel Shipping said its vessel, MV Glarus, was carrying wheat from Lagos to Port Harcourt when it was attacked on Saturday. “The pirate gang boarded the...
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INEC Fixes Thursday For Osun Governorship Election Rerun

INEC Fixes Thursday For Osun Governorship Election Rerun

 The returning officer for September 22 Osun governorship election, Prof. Joseph Afuwape, has fixed September 27, 2018 for a rerun election. This followed the declaration of the keenly contested election inconclusive. He urged all the political parties to mai...
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Porsche Stops Production Of Diesel Cars

Porsche Stops Production Of Diesel Cars

The German carmaker Porsche says it will stop making diesel cars, and concentrate on petrol, electric and hybrid engines instead. It follows a 2015 scandal in which its parent company, Volkswagen, admitted it had cheated emissions tests for diesel engines....
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Heritage Bank Wins Three Agric, SME Awards

Heritage Bank Wins Three Agric, SME Awards

Heritage Bank Plc has been adjudged “Best SME Bank Nigeria 2018” by Capital Finance International (CFI.co) and “Agriculture Bank of the Year 2018” by the Nigeria Agriculture Awards (MAA). Also, the bank was awarded the Best CIBN Chapter of the...
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Photo News

Photo News

L-R: President, Association of Issuing House of Nigeria, Mr Sonnie Ayere, Acting Director General,  Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Mary Uduk, 1st Vice President, AIHN  Mr Chuka Eseka and Director of Finance AIHN Mrs Oyinda Akinyemi during a Meeting b...
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Edo Pleads Presidential Pardon For Ambrose Alli

Edo Pleads Presidential Pardon For Ambrose Alli

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration is championing a plea for Presidential Pardon for the first Executive Governor of old Bendel State, late Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.  Obaseki disclosed this during the 29th Memorial Day Ce...
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US Postpones Deportation Of Deaf Nigerian Immigrant

US Postpones Deportation Of Deaf Nigerian Immigrant

 The United States immigration officials have postponed the deportation of a deaf immigrant from Nigeria in the U.S. illegally. The Detroit Free Press reports that 48-year-old Francis Anwana and his attorneys met with Immigration and Customs Enforcement offic...
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Jameson Irish Unveils New Campaign In Nigeria

Jameson Irish Unveils New Campaign In Nigeria

Jameson Irish Whiskey has unveiled its ‘Smooth Taste, That’s Why” campaign featuring the best of the Alté scene. The cool and edgy campaign features brand influencers across music, fashion and lifestyle.  The campaign will launch across thirteen billbo...
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Bayelsa, SIFAX Group To Collaborate On Aviation, Maritime Development

Bayelsa, SIFAX Group To Collaborate On Aviation, Maritime Development

Bayelsa State Government will collaborate with SIFAX Group to develop the state’s aviation and maritime potentials. This was revealed during the working visit of the top management team of the Bayelsa Investment Promotion Agency (BIPA) led by Patience Ranami...
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Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos Top Investment Destination In First Six Months Of 2018

Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos Top Investment Destination In First Six Months Of 2018

For the first six months of 2018, three states comprising of Rivers, Bayelsa and Lagos State   top list of foreign investment destination in Nigeria.    A report put together by the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) explained that Rivers State...
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CBN Revokes Skye Bank’s licence

CBN Revokes Skye Bank’s licence

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licence of Skye Bank Plc. However, depositors’ funds, according to the apex Bank remain safe.    Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefile, broke the news on Friday at a press...
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SAHCOL Photo News

SAHCOL Photo News

L-R: Ademeso Oyeyemi George, Senior Manager, Ground Services, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL); Patience Ranami Abah, Director-General, Bayelsa Investment Promotion Agency (BIPA); Godwin Konyefa, Managing Director, Bayelsa Properties & Inv...
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Osun Elections: FRSC Deploys 60 Vehicles, Restricts Vehicular Movement Along Ibadan – Akure Express Way

Osun Elections: FRSC Deploys 60 Vehicles, Restricts Vehicular Movement Along Ibadan – Akure Express Way

As part of additional efforts put in place to ensure compliance with restriction of vehicular movement during the Saturday 22 September, 2018 gubernatorial elections in Osun state, the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 15,000 personnel with 60 vehicles to...
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