Minister Archives — Page 24 of 173

June 23, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG Visits Ferdinand Agu’s Family, Burial For August 2

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, expressed deep condolences during his visit to the families of the late Architect Ferdinand Agu, former Director General of the National Maritime Authority (NMA). Dr....

June 22, 2024 No Responses

NIMC Refutes Alleged Data Compromise

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) hasdebunked alleged exposure of sensitive data of Nigerian citizens.A statement issued on Saturday by Kayode Adegoke,Head, Corporate Communications assured the public that the data of Nigerians has notbeen com...

June 22, 2024 No Responses

Bayelsa Creates Blue Economy Ministry

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, swore in additional 15 commissioners bringing the total number of members of his cabinet to 29. The governor also created two new ministries, which are Blue Econom...

June 21, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria’s Debt Up By ₦24.33trn In Three Months

Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria’s total public debt is now ₦121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion), The DMO said as of March 31, 2024, the country’s domestic and external debts stood at ₦121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion). Niger...

June 19, 2024 No Responses

Cholera: Lagos Begins Water Sampling

Following the recent Cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos State, the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated what it described as “comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to safe drinking water across the state”. A statem...

June 19, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Extends Free Healthcare To Cross-River Communities

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has taken the first phase of its Free Healthcare Programme, which it relaunched on June 16, 2024, to the General Hospital, Akamkpa in Cross River State for the benefit of people in the rural...

June 17, 2024 No Responses

Photo News

Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Otunba Kayode Fasae; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade; Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji; and CEO of YSJ Limited, Oluwayemisi Joluwe ; during the flag off of Youth in Agriculture Pla...

June 16, 2024 No Responses

Train 7: NLNG Reaffirms Commitment, Benefits To Nigerians

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering economic benefits through the Train 7 project on Bonny Island.Speaking at a reconvened session of the Senate and House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Gas (the Committee), offi...

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 ...

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...