Minister Archives — Page 135 of 171

May 29, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo to Nigerians: let’s make sacrifices

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday in Abuja encouraged Nigerians to make sacrifices for the country’s greatness. Speaking at the Interdenominational church service to mark Democracy Day at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, the Acting President said: “Osinbajo...

May 29, 2017 No Responses

‘Proposed amendment of NLNG Act threatens 18,000 jobs’

Members of Bonny Graduates Forum have closely examined the issues surrounding the proposed amendment of the NLNG Act and “we have come to the understanding that this will not be in the interest of Nigeria, the Niger-Delta and Bonny community....

May 26, 2017 No Responses

Labour to Senate: Pass other aspects of PIB

By Comrade Hyginus Chika Onuegbu – We commend the 8th Senate led by Senate President Senator Bukola Saraki and its Joint Committee on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) led by Senator Tayo Alasoadura for the passage of the...

May 26, 2017 No Responses

Sifax Photo News

L-R: Mr. Olumuyiwa Akande, Corporate Affairs Manager, SIFAX Group; Mr. Mike Owope, Executive Director, Finance, SIFAX Group; Mr. Henry Ajoh, General Manager, SIFAX Shipping presenting the winning trophy to Apesin Babatunde, Captain, Sharp Shooters FC, Agbado, ...

May 25, 2017 No Responses

FEC approves committee on minimum wage

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday endorsed the constitution of a minimum wage committee charged with the responsibility of negotiating with lanour unions a new minimum wage for the country. Briefing Journalists after the meeting, the Minist...

May 25, 2017 No Responses

Dangote Cement Shareholders approve N144.8b for 2016 dividend, seeks bonus

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday in Lagos endorsed proposal by the Board of company to set aside N144.8billion for 2016 dividend, indicating N8.50 kobo per share as against N8 per share paid in the corresponding period of 2015...

May 25, 2017 No Responses

Edede, new Murtala Mohammed Airport CAC implores stakeholders on honest declarations, appropriate duties

The new Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Murtala Mohammed Airport Command, Lagos, Comptroller Edede I. Emmanuel has commenced interactive sessions with the heads of Federal Government Agencies at the Airport. According to the command, the essence of the visit ...

May 24, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo mourns Onuekwusi, Channels TV State House Correspondent

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has received the news of the death of Mr. Chukwuma Onuekwusi, Channels TV State House Correspondent with great sadness. Prof Osinbajo extends heartfelt condolences to his family, as well as the Channels TV family on...

May 24, 2017 No Responses

FBN Capital Asset Management Business appoints Onyia as MD/CEO

Mr. Ike Onyia has been appointed Managing Director/CEO of FBN Capital Asset Management, a part of FBN Holdings Plc’s Merchant Banking & Asset Management Group. A statement explained that Mr. Onyia joined the firm with over 20 years’ experience in.....

May 24, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R: Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Apostle Hayford Alile, Pioneer Director-General, NSE; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, CEO, NSE; Abimbola Ogunbanjo, First Vice President, NSE andAyo Gbeleyi, Ma...

May 23, 2017 No Responses

Lagos terminates N844b Fourth Mainland Bridge contract

Citing delay in the commencement of work, the Lagos State Government on Monday terminated the N844billion Fourth Mainland Bridge contract. Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development Adebowale Akinsanya, explained that the State Government wa...

May 23, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki shuts down Edo Line, relocates staff to ministry of transport

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has shut down state-owned transport outfit, Edo line, indefinitely and directed that its staff be relocated to the Edo State Ministry of Transport. The governor gave this directive in Benin as he paid an...

May 23, 2017 No Responses

Heritage Bank partners RIMAN on best practice in risk management

Heritage Bank Plc has entered into strategic partnership with Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) to promote global best practices in the implementation of risk management for safer and stronger financial institution. President of RIMAN, Mr Jude Mon...

May 23, 2017 No Responses

‘Reps attempt to amend NLNG Act without shareholders’ involvement borders on illegality’

An amendment to the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) (Fiscal Incentives, Guarantees and Assurances) Act without following the laid down process stipulated in the Act for any amendment would be contrary to the Rule of Law, said General Manager, External Relations...