Minister Archives — Page 46 of 172

November 6, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Chairman Implores Niger Delta Stakeholders On Stronger Bonds

The Chairman designate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has urged Niger Delta stakeholders to forge stronger bonds and collaborate to pave way for a brighter future for the oil-rich region. Speaking during a reception in...

November 6, 2023 No Responses

Ogbeifun, Shittu, Others For 2nd National Discourse On Maritime

As the countdown to the 2nd National Discourse with Distinguished Maritime Personalities approaches, the organizers, Maritime Nigeria and its associates have revealed the names of personalities expected at the event. Notable among maritime personalities expect...

November 4, 2023 No Responses

Blue Economy: Jamoh, Gunter Paul Meet To Discuss Possibilities

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has met with Professor Gunter Pauli to discuss possibilities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy, in Abuja. A statement issued by NIMASA explained that the meeting is a...

November 3, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Pledges Support For Women-Owned Businesses

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has promised to give full support to women-owned/women-led businesses as part of measures to move them “to the next level where they can also compete favourably and secure public contracts which would...

November 3, 2023 No Responses

New Shippers Council Boss Harps On Teamwork

The newly appointed Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima on Wednesday officially assumed duty at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos. The new Shippers Council boss who was received by management and members o...

November 3, 2023 No Responses

Maida: Robust FinTech Critical For Deepening Financial Inclusion In Nigeria

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living...

November 2, 2023 No Responses

AfCFTA: Nigeria To Host West, Central African Ports

In recognition of the remarkable improvements demonstrated by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) toward advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation, the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA) has conferred the hosti...

November 1, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Hosts Regional Training On Biofouling Technology Transfer

As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training for coas...

November 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Shuts 34 Firms Over Tax Debts

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organizations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of Consumption Taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Gover...

October 31, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N2.1tri Supplementary Budget For 2023

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the supplementary budget of over N2 trillion for the year 2023, the second this year. The council granted the approval on Monday during its weekly meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. This...

October 30, 2023 No Responses

Wabote: Two Edo Refineries To Boost Nigeria’s 1.5m bpd Refining Capacity By 2025

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has said that the two refineries in Edo State, the Edo Refinery and Duport Midstream Refinery, which are currently refining pet...

October 29, 2023 No Responses

Bello, Onyema, Maida, Yusuf, Sheidu-Shabi For City Business News Summit

All is now set for the City Business News Summit scheduled to hold November 8, 2023 at Oriental Hotels, Lagos State.Expected at the Business Summit titled: “Repositioning Nigerian Economy: 2023 And Beyond” are financial experts, regulators, Indu...

October 29, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Commissioner Tasks Law Officers To Brace Up For Change

Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN) has charged Law Officers in the Office of the Administrator-General and Public Trustee (AGPT) to brace up for change and challenges towards achieving effective and efficient service del...

October 28, 2023 No Responses

West African Securities Regulators Honour Oscar Onyema

The West African Securities Regulators Association (WASRA) has recognised Group Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, Oscar N. Onyema, OON, for his contribution and support in shaping the integration of capital markets in the region and for being the firs...