Minister Archives — Page 150 of 166

January 24, 2017 No Responses

WFTU President arrives in Nigeria, to interact with trade union leaders

The President of World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), Comrade Mzwandile Michael Makwayiba arrived in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday on a three day working visit. On Tuesday, 24th January, Makwayiba is scheduled to meet with Nigerian affiliates and other leaders...

January 23, 2017 one Response

NSC Photo News

L-R: Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Gildas Tohouo Tohouo, Managing Director, Maersk Nigeria Ltd and Nancy Umole, Chief Financial Officer, Maersk Nigeria Ltd during a courtesy visit to NSC boss in Lagos

January 23, 2017 No Responses

‘Collaboration between Executive, Judiciary key to quicken dispensation of Justice’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the revitalized collaboration between the Executive and the Judiciary under the present administration will quicken the dispensation of justice in the country and ensure there is no hidi...

January 23, 2017 No Responses

Gambia: Dogara lauds Buhari, ECOWAS leaders

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the Economic Community of West African States for the role they played in averting major political crisis in the Gambia. In a...

January 23, 2017 No Responses

Mauritius Prime Minister to hand over to son

(BBC) Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth says he is stepping down to hand power to his son, Pravind. The 86-year-old first became prime minister in 1982, beginning a third spell as leader in 2014. In a televised address Mr Jugnauth...

January 22, 2017 No Responses

Fashola implores power sector stakeholders on adequate gas supply

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, has asked stakeholders in the Power Sector to look forward to the implementation of policies that would improve gas supply and liquidity as well as the completion of several...

January 21, 2017 14 Responses

NPA Photo News

L-R: Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman; Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi; Chaiman Fish Owner Forum, Mrs. Margret Orakusi; Managing Director, Atlantic Shrimpers Limited, Kamlesh Kabra during the Minister’s f...

January 21, 2017 No Responses

Maritime stakeholders seal NJIC agreement

To facilitate maritime trade and investment, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has assured stakeholders in the industry of its commitment in ensuring that a friendly working environment is created in and around the port environmen...

January 20, 2017 No Responses

SEC, EFCC seal partnership on efficient investigation, training

To ensure an effective policing of the capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). A statement issued by SEC explained that the ceremony t...

January 20, 2017 No Responses

Edo inaugurates committee on Gelegele Seaport

EDO State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated the technical committee on the development of Gelegele Seaport. The committee which has Mr. Greg Ero as chairman is expected to come up with a master plan for the development of the...

January 20, 2017 No Responses

‘Amendments to MLC 2006 ensures adequate protection for seafarers, families’

The first amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) which ensure better protection to seafarers and their families in case of abandonment, death and long-term disability entered into force on 18 January 2017. The amendments were approved...

January 20, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki inaugurates Agric committee, targets 80,000 jobs

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday inaugurated an ad hoc committee under the Agriculture Empowerment Initiative to revamp agriculture in the state. Obaseki, while inaugurating the committee at the Government House in Benin, said that the ad hoc committ...

January 19, 2017 No Responses

IDP Camp: FG delegation arrives in Maiduguri

A high-level federal government delegation has arrived in Maiduguri in connection with Tuesday’s deadly accidental bombing of an IDP camp in Rann by a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet. The delegation includes Chief of Staff to the President Abba Kyari,.....

January 18, 2017 No Responses

Ship wreck removal comes under scrutiny

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to revisit procedure of wreck removal from Nigerian waters Speaking at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Director General of the agency, Dakuku Peterside explained that...