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October 26, 2016 No Responses

Don’t contemplate another fuel price hike, TUC tells FG

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has advised the Federal Government not to contemplate any increase in the price of petroleum products. The union in a statement on Tuesday described the statement credited to the Group General Manager,...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

‘No plan to increase petrol price’

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied reported plan to increase the price of fuel. In a statement issued by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, Mr. Garba-Deen Muhammad, the corporation said, “Reference o...

October 26, 2016 No Responses

Information portal for Nigerians underway

The Federal Government will soon launch an Information Portal to keep Nigerians at home and in the diaspora abreast of government’s programmes and policies and also get their feedback. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed...

October 25, 2016 No Responses

NPA to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal for Agric Export

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal as part of measures to ensure its effective utilization. Inspecting operations at the Terminal, NPA’s Board chairman, Emmanuel Adesoye, described the facility as a “Gold ...

October 23, 2016 No Responses

Minister hails rich cultural history of Benin Kingdom

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hailed the very rich cultural history and tradition of the ancientBenin Kingdom, one of the famous destinations during the exploitation of the African continent by the Europeans. Speaking at ...

October 21, 2016 No Responses

Senate tasks FG on withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has described withdrawal of airlines from Nigeria as a bad omen for the country. Speaking during a session on the proposed concessioning of four airports on Thursday, the Deputy Senate President explained...

October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of transaction advisers to negotiate with General Electric (GE) on railline concessioning. Speaking at the end of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister ...

October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves N30 billion for mining

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N30 billion intervention fund for mining exploration in the country. Addressing Journalists after the meeting presided over by President Muhamadu Buhari, the Minister of Mining and Steel Development,...

October 17, 2016 No Responses

Chibok Girls: FG appeals against ‘dangerous comments’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity. The Minister made the appeal on Sunda...

October 16, 2016 No Responses

FG proposes 10 earth dams for each state

To increase food production across the country, the Federal Government has concluded plans to install at least 10 earth dams in each state of the federation. Under the arrangement, dikes is also to be put in place in the...

October 16, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria pledges to effectively implement IOPC Fund

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Adminis...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike A...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

‘Clean environment at Seaports, good health critical in operational efficiency’

The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its resolve to make the Nation’s Seaports a pride worthy of emulation in line with International Standards. According to NPA, the resolve is attainable through adherence to better sanitization...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

FG to launch Digital Broadcasting in December

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured of the Federal Government’s readiness to launch the DigitalSwitch Over (DSO) in broadcasting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, by the end of 2016. The Minister gav...