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February 4, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA seeks capacity partnership with TETFUND

As part of measures to develop human capacity in the maritime sector,the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). The Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside stated this...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

‘Criticism of state house medical centre unfounded’

Criticisms often leveled against the administration of the State House especially in respect of the State House Medical Centre are unfounded, Honourable Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, Chairman of the House Committee on Special Duties has said. Speaking with Journal...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

Labour faults minister’s threat to invoke ‘no work no pay’ clause

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized reported threat by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige to outlaw warning strike and to invoke the clause of “no work no pay” in the event of the use of ...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

Industrial Park: Edo to collaborate with MAN

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has declared that in the next twelve months the state will establish a real industrial park with 24-hour electricity that will enhance the development of the state. Governor Obaseki said this when he received...

February 3, 2017 No Responses

eleader, AnalyticsRim demonstrate new marketing support application

eleader and its Nigerian partner, AnalyticsRim Technology Services recemtly demonstrated its advanced Field Force Management/Sales Force Automation software to Nigerian IT and marketing reporters in Lagos. The solution which uses mobile phones and tablets to...

February 2, 2017 No Responses

FG constitutes task force on food prices

The Federal Governmrnt has constituted a Presidential Task Force to urgently consider measures that would ensure a steady flow of produce to the market and reverse recent price increases. Giving the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeti...

February 2, 2017 No Responses

Employment Irregularities:SEC gets one week ultimatum

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has given the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, one week to correct alleged employment irregularities in the commission. The commission was directed to report back to the committee after the dead...

February 2, 2017 No Responses

FG, UBA restate commitment to development of creative industry

REDTV, an online lifestyle channel that puts the spotlight on Africa with a distinct global appeal, in conjunction with The Naked Convos has premiered a new web-series titled, ‘Our Best Friend’s wedding’. REDTV is supported by the United Bank for...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

FG secures $1.5b loan for Lagos-Ibadan rail project

The Federal Government has secured $1.5 billion from the China Exim Bank to begin work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project. Briefing the Senate Committee on Land Transport, chaired by Gbenga Ashafa, Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi explained that the...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Intels expresses support for FG’s economic agenda

Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, Intels Nigeria Limited has declared full supports for the Federal Government’s drive to expand and strengthen the nation’s economic base. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Intels Nigeria Limited, Mr. A...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Importation of Rifles: Customs declares senior officials wanted

As part of its investigation into the importation of 661 rifles into the country, the Nigeria Customs Service has declared two of its senior officers wanted. The wanted officers are Abdulahi, I, an assistant superintendent of customs (ASC), with service...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Dana bags air crew of the year award

A Dana Air crew member, Joy Odimgba recently bagged the Air Crew of the Year award at the Nigeria Aviation Awards held at Welcome Centre, Airport road Lagos. Mrs Joy Odimba, while speaking to newsmen after the award said, “I...

February 1, 2017 No Responses

Labour threatens to shut down NHIS

Organised Labour under the platform of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has vowed to shut down the offices of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) throughout the country including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja “unless the ...

February 1, 2017 one Response

Atiku denies alleged role in Oba Akiolu’s forced retirement from police

Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has denied alleged role in the forced retirement of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, from the police force in 2002. Reacting to the allegation, the former Vice...