Minister Archives — Page 108 of 171

October 30, 2017 No Responses

Oando: Shareholders seek accelerated forensic audit

The proposed forensic audit of Oando Plc should commence without any further delay, shareholders of the company declared on Sunday in Lagos. According to the shareholders, the investigation should be detailed and “without any fear or favour”. Under the aegis of Nigeria Shareholders...

October 29, 2017 No Responses

Between Gwarzo, SEC and constructive criticisms

By James Ume Constructive criticisms are sometimes necessary for the smooth running of organisations. They help to keep the executives on their toes and call their attention to mistakes as they occur. Criticisms can also become pernicious and debilitating when...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

FRSC revamps academy, explains partnership with World Bank, Netherland

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) through the Federal Government is investing on the development of infrastructure in the FRSC academy in Udi, Enugu State. According to the FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, the academy had provided training for most...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Diane Cote, Chief Risk Officer, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG); Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange (LSE) Plc; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Patience Oniha, ...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

FG reiterates support for private sector, seeks industrial competitiveness

In accordance with the targets of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the Federal Government is open to stronger partnerships and collaborations with the private sector to build infrastructure and make the necessary progress in the economy, Vice Pres...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

MWUN at NIMASA,seeks sustained industrial peace

The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) led by Dr. Dakuku Peterside for creating the platform for sustained labour ...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner women in ANLCA on seaport operations

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman has said that as a strong believer in partnership and collaboration, she will tap into the knowledge and experience of Women in ANLCA (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents) which...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

Opportunities, challenges confronting future of work, by ILO Global Commission

The Global Commission on the Future of Work wrapped up its first meeting on Sunday 22 October following an in-depth discussion of the main forces shaping the world of work, and the opportunities to be leveraged and challenges to be addressed for...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA to enforce strict observance to safety regulations at sea

The Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated the Agency’s commitment towards the enforcement of strict safety regulations at sea, in order to ensure the protection of Marine Environ...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

British experts to train Nigerian yam exporters

The Federal Government says it will invite British experts to train exporters on best export packaging requirements to reduce cases of yam rejection at the international markets. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said thi...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

FG pledges to fast-track establishment of seaport in Bayelsa

The Federal Government on Thursday pledged to fast-track the establishment of the seaport in Bayelsa through Public Private Partnership for infrastructural development. Mr Rotimi Amaechi made the pledge when the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, paid ...

October 26, 2017 No Responses

Reshuffle ‘kitchen cabinet’, labour tells Buhari

Alarmed by the scandal surrounding the reinstatement of the dismissed former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the Federal Civil Service, Organised Labour under the auspices of Association of Senior Civil Serv...

October 25, 2017 No Responses

Yam exporters refute report as minister implores National Assembly on 1989 law

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – Nigerian yam exporters have refuted news report which alleged rejection of their consignments in the United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA). In a statement on Tuesday, the exporters explained that...

October 24, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki to FG: Deregulate petroleum sector now

The former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Dr Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, has advised the Federal Government to consider full deregulation of the value chains of the nation’s petroleum sector. Gauis-Obaseki, who is cur...