Minister Archives — Page 41 of 169

November 22, 2023 No Responses

CIBN, NGX Forge Partnership To Boost Nigerian Financial Market

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) said it would deepen its existing partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to further enhance the growth and development of the Nigerian financial market. The President/Chairman, Council of CIBN, Dr Ken Opara,...

November 21, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: NIMASA, Nigerian Navy Inaugurate Joint Committee

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Nigerian Navy have inaugurated a committee to establish ways in which the synergy between both organs of government can be channeled into creating a welcoming environment for investment in...

November 21, 2023 No Responses

Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti To Repurchase BEDC Shares

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said plans are underway by Edo, Delta, Ekiti, and Ondo States, to buy back their shares from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and reorganize the distribution company, providing a lasting solution...

November 20, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Decries Persistent Inflation, Dollarization 0f Nigeria’s Economy

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has decried the surge in inflation and the dollarization of the nation’s economy. Obaseki spoke while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Executive Retreat 2023 with the theme, “Delivering the M.O.R...

November 20, 2023 No Responses

NPA To Clampdown On Illegal Container Stripping

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mr. Mohammed Bello Koko, over the weekend in Lagos, issued a stern warning against the illegal stripping of containers along the port access road, stressing that the Authority will deal decisively with...

November 19, 2023 No Responses

Factors Responsible For Electricity Failure In Nigeria, By Stakeholders

Unknown to many Nigerians, failure in regular electricity supply to households and businesses in the country is not only as a result of government negligence or lack of resources to generate it, but also due to complicated web of offic...

November 19, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria Targets Production Of 2,000 Tractors Yearly

LOCAL production of 2,000 tractors yearly will boost food production, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said. It will also create jobs for farmers, especially women and youths and enhance food and nutrition security, he...

November 17, 2023 No Responses

Senate Confirms Maida As NCC Executive Vice Chairman

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was confirmed Thursday in Abuja by the Senate during its plenary session w...

November 16, 2023 No Responses

Firm Earmarks $3b For Eleven LNG Carriers

After revealing plans to shift its business focus towards the LNG carrier sector, Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) has now entered into an agreement to acquire eleven newbuild LNG carriers for a total price of $3.1 billion. Under the agreement,...

November 16, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging

The Lagos State Government has restated that the ban on street begging or using babies to solicit alms on the street in any part of the State is still very much in force. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,...

November 15, 2023 No Responses

NNPC Tasks Stakeholders On Diversified Energy Portfolio

The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kyari has charged stakeholders within the Nigerian oil and gas industry to adapt, evolve and lead in the ever-changing global energy landscape. Kyari gave...

November 15, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA DG Host Western Naval Command

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh says collaboration with the Nigerian Navy has played a key role in the achievements of his Administration in terms of maritime security in Nigerian waters and th...

November 15, 2023 No Responses

Roger Brown: Africa Should Reposition Energy Industry For The Future

Africa should reposition the energy industry for the future and become much more efficient with its energy resources, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown has said. He urged African countries to accept the fact that energy...

November 14, 2023 No Responses

Nationwide strike: Presidency Faults NLC, TUC

The nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) an abuse of privilege, the presidency has said. The Presidency in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and...