News – Page 119 – City Business News

June 24, 2025 No Responses

PRCAN Congratulates New President Of NIMN, Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi

The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her election as the President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).In a statement signed by Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, Chair/CEO...

June 24, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL Officials Over Alleged $7.2b Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Isa, over an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked with the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri...

June 23, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Launches 2,000 Tractors For Mechanised Farming

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja declared that Nigeria’s agricultural renaissance has begun as he commissioned 2,000 tractors for nationwide deployment under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme.The commissioning ceremony marked ...

June 23, 2025 No Responses

Dangers Of Marine Debris Top Agenda At SCAN 2025 Summit

The Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set to hold its 2025 summit on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Marine Debris: The Danger Ahead,” highlights the urgent need to address the crisis.....

June 23, 2025 No Responses

Customs Backs UN/CEFACT To Fast-Track Nigeria’s Global Trade Integration

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed strong commitment to fast-tracking Nigeria’s integration into global trade systems through the adoption of international trade facilitation standards developed by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitatio...

June 23, 2025 No Responses

Police Commissioner, Airport Command Visits NAHCO

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Plc), Thursday, June 19, received the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command MMIA, Ikeja, Mrs Ogunbode Olufunke, PhD, who was on a courtesy visit to its Head Office.The CP and her delegation were received...

June 23, 2025 No Responses

FG Backs $400m Minerals Plant In Nasarawa

The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs. Minister of Solid Minerals...

June 23, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu: ECOWAS Must Operationalise Standby Force Now

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday charged his West African colleagues on the need to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force as a potent tool to crush terrorism in the sub-region. “We must act decisively to operationalise the ECOWAS Standby Force.....

June 22, 2025 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags NUJ’s Media Supporter Award

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Dr. Atukah Pius Ukeyima, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), with the Media Supporter Award.The award was presented to Dr Akutah at NUJ 70th anniversary celebr...

June 22, 2025 No Responses

Community Scondary School Emerges Winner Of 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition

Eight schools reached the climax of the 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition on Saturday, showcasing brilliance, speed, and scientific prowess in a fiercely contested finale, with Community Scondary School, Igboh Etche, emerging victorious over seven other schoo...

June 22, 2025 No Responses

Comptroller Onyeka Seeks Stronger Media Partnership

The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has commended the media for its continued support in driving transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public trust in port operations, while calling for deeper collabor...

June 22, 2025 No Responses

NGX, IFC Harp On Sustainable Finance Drive With Labelled Bond Workshop

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), subsidiary of Nigerian Exchange Group, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have co-hosted a technical capacity-building workshop to advance labelled bond issuance in Nigeria, su...

June 21, 2025 No Responses

SEC Bans Independent Directors From Becoming Executive Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prohibited Independent Directors from transitioning into Executive Director roles within the same company or group.In a circular to public companies and capital market operators titled “Circular to All Public ...

June 20, 2025 No Responses

My Vision For S’West Devt Commission, By Akinola

The Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has rolled out his vision for the Commission.Speaking during the screening session of all the 18 nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu for appointmen...