Minister Archives — Page 83 of 172

April 23, 2022 No Responses

Stakeholders Tackle SEC Over Alleged Arbitrary Increase In CMOs Fees

The Issuers and Investors Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiative (IIADRI) has condemned alleged arbitrary and unilateral increase in fees charged to Capital Market Operators (CMOs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of...

April 22, 2022 No Responses

Minister Inaugurates APPEALS Project National Steering Committees

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar on Thursday inaugurated the National Steering Committees (NSCs) of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project and two other...

April 22, 2022 No Responses

Reps Panel Summons Sylva, Kyari, Others Over State Of Refineries

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the state of refineries in Nigeria has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Minister of State for Petroleum to appear before the committee. The Chairman of the committee, Ganiyu Abiodun (APC-Lag...

April 21, 2022 No Responses

Sylva: Nigeria Must Evolve Innovative Ways In Oil, Gas Exploration

To be relevant as a major player in the global oil and gas industry, Nigeria must come up with innovative ways of exploiting and exploring its abundant oil and gas. In his opening remarks at the stakeholders’ consultation on draft...

April 20, 2022 No Responses

Nigeria Mulls Bill To Support Young Entrepreneurs In Digital Eco System

The Nigerian Government is considering a bill to support young entrepreneurs, particularly within the Digital Eco System. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, said this at an interactive session with the leadership of...

April 20, 2022 No Responses

WACT Lauds NPA, APM Terminals For Berthing Of `MV Lady Jane’

Effective coordination by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and investment in the terminal by APM Terminals, has made it possible to handle very large container vessels, the West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria (WACT), said on Tuesday In a statement, ...

April 18, 2022 No Responses

Brass LNG: FG Pledges To Complete Project

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has pledged commitment to the completion of the stalled Brass Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) as the Federal Government seeks new investors to revive the project. Sylva, in a statement ...

April 18, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA Reiterates Commitment To Nigerian Maritime University Development

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has restated the Agency’s commitment to development of the Nigerian Maritime University,(NMU) Okerenkoko, Delta State. He stated this when a delega...

April 15, 2022 No Responses

NSML, NDA Sign Maritime Training MoU

NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) and Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the training and delivery of maritime-related courses at the Nigerian Navy Simulation Centre (NNSC) of the NDA. At a signing ceremony at....

April 15, 2022 No Responses

NPA Consolidates Container Vessel Traffic Growth At Onne Port

With the successful berthing of MV LADY JANE, a vessel with length overall of 295 metres and draft of 12 metres at the WACT Terminal in Onne Port Complex, on Thursday, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has again proven its...

April 14, 2022 No Responses

FEC Approves N1.4b For Power Sector

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N1.4 billion for the supply of more equipment for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to boost electricity supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, made this known when...

April 14, 2022 No Responses

Presidency Faults Call For Buhari’s Resignation

The Presidency has dismissed the call by the Northern Elders Forum on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign following the nation’s security challenges, saying reforms in internal security to hold soon. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media...

April 12, 2022 No Responses

Minister Tasks NAFDAC On Listing Cost For Traditional Medicines

The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has pleaded with the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), to slash product listing cost for traditional medicines, with a view to improving access to Universal Health Cover...

April 11, 2022 No Responses

NLNG Completes Training For People Living with Disabilities In Rivers

Twenty People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have graduated from an empowerment and skills acquisition programme fully sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, as part of efforts by the Company to deepen Inclusion and Diversity in its...