Minister Archives — Page 20 of 168

June 16, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Lagos Confirms 15 Deaths, Activates Emergency Centre

Following the initial alert and advisory issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Health on the cholera outbreak, the Lagos State Government has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos. According to the State...

June 16, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 33.95 Per Cent

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 33.95 per cent in May 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed in its latest data. According to the NBS Consumer Price Index report released on Saturday, this represents an increase of 0.26% points...

June 15, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Lauds Terminal Operator For Automation Investment

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has lauded the West Africa Container Terminal for its investment in automation. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Akutah Ukeyima, gave the commendation during his recent visit to the terminal in Onne Port,...

June 14, 2024 No Responses

First Bank Partners International Women’s Society To Empower Women

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has partnered International Women’s Society (IWS) to empower over 250 widows, in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that beneficiaries at the Lagos event, tagged “IWS...

June 13, 2024 No Responses

Minister Projects Ministry To Achieve Top Three Ranking On PEBEC

In a pivotal address at the BusinessDay Maritime Conference 2024 held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, outlined ambitious plans to elevate Nigeria’s maritime sector to global standards.Emphasizing...

June 13, 2024 No Responses

NSML Signs Vessel Management Agreement With Temile Development Company For New LPG Vessel

NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML)and Temile Development Company Limited on Tuesday, signed a Vessel Management Agreement (VMA) to provide comprehensive vessel technical management services for the new 23,000 cubic metre LPG vessel, LPG Alfred Te...

June 11, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola Inaugurates NIWA’s Boats, Others

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi State.The Minister also inaugurated several landmark projects aimed at enhancing the operational ca...

June 11, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Budgets N1.9trillion For 2024

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has presented its budget proposals of N1.911 Trillion for 2024 to the Senate Committee on the NDDC at the National Assembly. Presenting the proposals to the Senate Committee, chaired by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, th...

June 9, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG Mourns Ferdinand Agu

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has described the death of Architect Ferdinand Agu, former Director General of the defunct National Maritime Authority (NMA), as a rude shock.Reacting ...

June 9, 2024 No Responses

Green Marine Certifies First Terminal

Canadian terminal operator, LOGISTEC, has revealed that its Deception Bay terminal, located in the Arctic region, is now officially certified as part of the Green Marine Environmental Program — the first terminal to be certified in the Far North. With...

June 9, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola To Visit NIWA, Inaugurate Projects

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will on Tuesday, June 11, embark on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) headquarters, in Lokoja, Kogi State. This was disclosed in a statement by the...

June 8, 2024 No Responses

LSM CEO, Taiwo Shittu Unfolds Agenda For CNG Buses, Lauds Tinubu’s Initiative

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lanre Shittu Motors(LSM)Ltd, Taiwo Shittu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s automotive sector and mass transportation initiatives in the country through CNG buses...

June 7, 2024 No Responses

FG Begins Freight Services From Kano To Lagos By Rail

The Federal government on Thursday relaunched freight services from the Dala inland dry port in Kano to the Apapa port terminal in Lagos using the narrow-gauge railway. Speaking during the commissioning of the freight movement at the Dry Port in...

June 5, 2024 No Responses

IGP APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE FORCE SECRETARY

In furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Poli...