Minister Archives — Page 29 of 173

May 11, 2024 No Responses

NSIB, Nigerian Navy Strengthen Ties To Enhance Maritime Transport Safety

Management of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), led by its Director-General/CEO, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Nigerian Navy on Friday. A statement issued by NSIB explained that the team was received...

May 10, 2024 No Responses

At WCO Conference In China, CGC Adeniyi Harps On Capacity Building, Trade

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed optimism that the recently launched Pilot Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program in Nigeria is designed to contribute to the broader objectives of the WCO in promo...

May 10, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Unveils Funtua Inland Dry Port, Lauds Shippers’ Council

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned Funtua Inland Dry Port project in Funtua, Katsina State.He was represented at the official commissioning of the Funtua Inland Dry Port by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on.....

May 10, 2024 No Responses

FG N450b Bonds For Subscription

The federal government, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), has offered three FGN bonds valued at N150 billion each for subscription at N1,000 per unit. According to a release by the DMO, the first offer is the five-year reopening of...

May 10, 2024 No Responses

NCDMB Co-Chair, Ekpo Meets Exec Sec, Pledges Support For Local Content

The Co-Chair of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo on Thursday in Abuja received in audience the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Fe...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu To Commission Funtua Inland Dry Port

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission Funtua Inland Dry Port on Thursday, 9th May, 2024 in Katsina State.The Commissioning Ceremony will feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders.Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of Sh...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

Oil Firms: CBN Relaxes Restriction On Repatriation Of Forex

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has relaxed its initial restriction on the repatriation of forex proceeds by international oil firms operating in the country. In a circular dated May 6, 2024 signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department,...

May 8, 2024 No Responses

NNPCL Cautions Against Panic Buying

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cautioned against panic buying, saying it has over 1.5 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. A statement issued by the company’s Chief Corporate C...

May 7, 2024 No Responses

CBN Directs Banks To Charge 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks in the country to start charging 0.5% cybersecurity levy on transactions. This was contained in a circular dated May 6, 2024 by the apex bank to all commercial, merchant,...

May 6, 2024 No Responses

Aliko Dangote Foundation Tasks Faith Leaders On Malnutrition, Hunger In Nigeria

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has underscored the pivotal role of religious and traditional institutions in tackling the pressing issues of malnutrition and hunger within Nigeria. Speaking at an event organized by the National Council on Nutri...

May 4, 2024 No Responses

Press Freedom Not License To Spread Fake News, Says Minister

Press freedom is not a license for practitioners to spread fake news, misinformation and disinformation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. Idris stated this on Friday in Abuja while responding to questions from Jou...

May 4, 2024 No Responses

Shippers Council Thrift Society Declares N70.9m Dividend For 2023

The Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited has declared N70.9million (N70,927,361.19) dividend and net surplus of N141.9million (N141,854,723.73) for the fiscal year 2023, compared to net surplus of N88.9millio...

May 3, 2024 No Responses

Minister Reiterates FG’S Commitment To Fast- Track Development In Auto Sector

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Dr. Doris NKIRUKA Uzoka-Anite has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to boost development in the Nigeria Automotive Industry.The Minister stated this on Friday, 3rd May...

May 3, 2024 No Responses

Seaports Unveil Top Nine Priorities

In view of the upcoming EU elections in June, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) — which represents over 98% of the seaports of the European Union — has set its priorities for the next five years with a strong...