Minister Archives — Page 52 of 169

July 26, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Boss Harps On Partnership, Investment Opportunities Beyond Oil

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is focused on deepening partnerships and promoting investments to secure the future of Niger Delta people in the years beyond oil-driven economy, Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has said. Speaking during a three-day “Develop...

July 25, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria, Benin Republic To Tackle Multiple Taxes On Transit Cargoes

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Benin Republic counterpart on Monday agreed to address the multiple taxes on transit cargoes along the ECOWAS corridor. They also agreed to harmonise the import prohibition policy to ensure that whatever was banned...

July 23, 2023 No Responses

Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas

The Edo State Government is to meet with stakeholders on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as part of steps to implement the Benin City and Edo State Regional Development Masterplans. In a statement, Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional ...

July 21, 2023 No Responses

FIRS Rakes In N5.5Trillion In Six Months

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year period of January to June 2023. A statement issued by Johannes Oluwatobi Wojuola, Special Assistant to the Executive Chai...

July 21, 2023 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Visits Apapa LG, Seeks Collaboration

The management of Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Apapa Local Government, Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo, to explore enhanced collaboration on smooth access to Apapa Ports roads. Speaking during the courtesy visit, th...

July 19, 2023 No Responses

Senate Probes NDDC’s N6.5b Shore-Line Contract

The Senate is to investigate the N6.5 billion shoreline protection contract awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Ondo State in 2006. The Senate resolution was on the heels of a motion adopted by the Senator representing Ondo...

July 19, 2023 No Responses

US COAST GUARD UNDERTAKES PEER REVIEW OF NIGERIAN MARITIME DOMAIN

The United States Coast Guard says it is committed to Nigeria’s quest to implement the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Facility Code in line with acceptable global best practices. Lt. Cdr. Jonna L. Clouse who is leading a team...

July 19, 2023 No Responses

NNPC Explains Increase In Fuel Price

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, has attributed the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to the market realities. The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Malam Mele Kyari, stated this in an interview...

July 15, 2023 No Responses

IMO Launches Revision Of Carbon Intensity Indicators

The 80th session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) has initiated the review of the short-term measures, ie the Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII), Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan...

July 15, 2023 No Responses

Photo News

L – R: Director, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Mrs. Ojinika Olaghere; Group Chief Executive Officer, NGX Group, Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON; Group Chairman, NGX Group, Dr. Umaru Kwarainga; Group Company Secretary, NGX Group, Ms. Obehi Ikhaghe and...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency On Food Security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, declared a state of emergency on food security. According to the President, all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, be included within the purvi...

July 13, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: NLC Lauds Emergence Of Mota Engil Africa As Preferred Bidder

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State Chapter, has applauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on the emergence of a preferred bidder for the development of the Benin Port.In a statement, Edo NLC chairman, Odion Olaye, while hailing Governor Obasek...

July 10, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: Kano-Maradi Rail Contractor Emerges Preferred Bidder

Kano-Maradi rail project contractor, Mota Engil Africa has emerged preferred bidder for the Benin Port, regarded as the most ambitious legacy project of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Chairman of the Benin Port Project, Dr. Greg Ogbeifun, who...

July 9, 2023 No Responses

NDDC To Award Odi Shore Protection, Erosion Control Project Contract

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will soon start the procurement process towards the award of contract for the shore protection and erosion control of the Odi community shoreline in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Sp...