Minister Archives — Page 91 of 146

September 12, 2017 No Responses

Customs intercepts 1,100 pump action rifles

The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) Tin-Can Island Command has impounded 1,100 pump action rifles. This bring to a total of about 2110 pump action rifles so far impounded in Lagos in the last seven months. The Comptroller General of the...

September 12, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki, Mahindra Group conclude arrangement on Benin Industrial Park

All is set for the smooth take-off of the planned Benin Industrial Park with the receipt of the Preliminary Report by Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Mahindra Group in India, on Monday. A visibly elated Obaseki, who is accompanied by...

September 12, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari to Nigerians: Show support to victims of flooding in Benue state

Wife of the President and founder, Future Assured Programme, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to show support to the victims of the recent flooding in parts of Benue state with a view to complement government effort at...

September 12, 2017 No Responses

Labour vows to embark on nationwide strike over promotion arrears

Frustrated by false promises of Federal Government to pay promotion arrears, outstanding salaries, and other allowances owed Federal officers, organized Labour under the auspices of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has resolved to shut d...

September 11, 2017 No Responses

FG: Farmers to get four million fertilizers before end of the year

The Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) will deliver 4 million bags of 50kg Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK) fertilizer to farmers, at an affordable price, before the end of the year. Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publi...

September 11, 2017 No Responses

Korean firm to build 15 LNG carriers for Russia

A Korean company has received a contract to build 15 ice-breaking LNG carriers for Russia, the President of South Korea Moon Jae-in said while speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. The tankers are said to be intended for the transpo...

September 10, 2017 No Responses

Minister seeks more support for creative industry

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at the weekend visited the African Arts and Craft Expo in Abuja, during which he inspected all the pavilions of the Exhibitors from across the country and many African nations. The Minister, who.....

September 10, 2017 No Responses

Edo to develop 58 tourist sites

The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osaze Osemwegie-Ero has disclosed plans by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to revive and rebrand 58 tourist sites across the state. Osemwegie-Ero made the disclosure while r...

September 8, 2017 No Responses

WFE elects eight Directors

At the 57th General Assembly in Bangkok on Thursday, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) elected eight Directors of the Board. The Directors of the Board are: 1. Chairman Wu Qing, Shanghai Stock Exchange – Chairman, WFE (1-year term) 2....

September 8, 2017 No Responses

NPA reiterates commitment to ‘stress free’ retirement for workers

The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its commitment to ensure ‘stress free retirement’ for workers. Addressing cross section of upcoming set of retirees during a sensitization and awareness programme in Lagos, the Managi...

September 8, 2017 No Responses

Tolaram Group to invest $50m in Edo

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has taken his job creation and investment drive to Singapore, where arrangements are being fine tuned to attract a $50million worth of investment to the state. The proposed investment is in...

September 7, 2017 No Responses

WFE unveils report on role of Stock Exchanges in fostering economic growth, sustainable development

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) on Wednesday published a report examining the role of stock exchanges in promoting economic growth and sustainable development, with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report –...

September 7, 2017 No Responses

‘NPA is committed to improving access to Apapa Ports’

Over the past couple of weeks, stakeholders have expressed concern over the state of access roads to the Lagos Port Complex in Apapa. The dilapidated state of the road, which has gone on for almost two decades has become a...

September 6, 2017 No Responses

Visa appoints Oluwakemi Okunsanya General Manager for West Africa

Global payments company Visa Inc., has appointed Oluwakemi Okunsanya as the new General Manager for West Africa, effective September 1, 2017. Oluwakemi joins Visa from MoneyGram International, where she was Head of Anglophone Africa. In her role, Oluwakemi...