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September 5, 2021 No Responses

Buhari To Visit Imo On Thursday

All is set for President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Addressing Journalists at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, on Saturday, the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, who spoke upon his return from an official trip...

August 25, 2021 No Responses

Hassan Bello, Ex-Shippers Council Boss, Canvasses Support For Successor

Immediate past Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hassan Bello, on Tuesday, said that his successor, Mr Emmanuel Jime, has immeasurable qualities that the nation’s maritime industry needs. Bello described his successor as a ‘man of st...

August 22, 2021 No Responses

Ojobo, NCC Ex-Image Maker Mourns Ahmed Joda

Former Director Public Affairs (DPA) at Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Tony Ojobo has said late Alhaji Ahmed Joda tenure as Chairman, Board of Commissioners was instrumental to the revolution witnessed in the ICT Ecosystem in Nigeria O...

August 20, 2021 No Responses

Minister Decries IOC’s $4b NDDC’s Debt

The International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in the Niger Delta region are indebted to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the tune of $4billion, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godwill Akpabio, said on Thursday.&...

August 20, 2021 No Responses

Minister Lauds NCC, Others On N1.05tri Revenue

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and its departments and agencies have collectively generated a total of N1.05 trillion in the last two years.Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, disclosed this on Thursday d...

August 5, 2021 No Responses

FEC Approves $11.17b Rail Project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of $11.17 b to link all Nigeria’s coastal cities by rail in six years. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing Journalists after the virtual....

July 28, 2021 No Responses

NCC Boosts Broadband Penetration From 6% In 2015 To 45% In 2021

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has grown broadband penetration in Nigeria from less than 6% in 2015 to 45% in 2021. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Office...

May 2, 2021 No Responses

Minister Urges More Workers’ Contribution To National Development

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, on Saturday urged workers to contribute their quota toward economic, social and political developments of the country. Tallen made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in commemoration of ...

December 20, 2020 No Responses

Minister, NPA Boss Harp On Early Completion Of Rail Projects At Seaport

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday urged the Management of APM Terminal, Apapa Port to provide right of way for the Chinese Civil Engineering Construction Corporation to finish the laying of the standard gauge track. ...

December 5, 2020 No Responses

Lalong Mourns Domkat Bali

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has described the demise of former Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Domkat Bali, as a huge loss to the state and Nigeria as a whole. Lalong said this in a condolence message by his Director...

November 7, 2020 No Responses

Transport Minister Proposes N205b Budget For 2021

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has proposed N205 billion as capital budget for 2021 to enable the ministry make significant progress on all its ongoing projects. Amaechi in a statement during his presentation bef...

April 15, 2020 No Responses

Minister: Customs Yet To Release 110 Trucks Of Rice

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq on Tuesday said 110. trucks of seized rice have not been handed over to the Ministry by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). According to the minister, only ...

March 14, 2020 No Responses

Finance Minister: N285b So Far Released For 2020 Capital Projects

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, on Friday revealed that about N285 billion has so far been released for capital projects in the 2020 budget. Speaking with Journalists after the Presidential Committee on the review...

March 13, 2020 No Responses

Minister To Nigeria: Don’t Shake hands, Don’t Hug

The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola has cautioned Nigerians to reduce the culture of handshakes and hugs to avoid contracting coronavirus (COVID-19). Aregbesola said this at the ground-breaking ceremony of a 3000-capacity custodial centre in Karshi, A...