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August 4, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Receives FRSC Team, Seeks Remedial Works On Federal Roads In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has again raised the alarm over the poor state of federal roads in the State, warning of a looming crisis in the next few weeks if remedial works are not carried out on...

August 3, 2023 No Responses

Deepen Partnership With Africa, Tinubu Urges UK

President Bola Tinubu has urged the United Kingdom to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria and the African continent through increased investments across various sectors. He made the call on Wednesday when he received the United Kingdom’s ...

August 3, 2023 No Responses

Apapa Customs Command Generates N540b In Six Months

Between January and June 2023, the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N540bn revenue. In a statement, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Usman explained that N119bn was generated in the Month of June, 2023, a...

August 3, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Set To Deploy Modular Floating Dock

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has taken over areas leased to it by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at the Continental Shipyard for the operations of the Modular Floating Dock. According to NIMASA, the areas include but...

August 2, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Partners NLNG, To Sign MoU

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in furtherance of efforts to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the NDDC...

August 2, 2023 No Responses

SEC, FMMSD To Collaborate On Raising Capital For Non-Oil Sector

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Capital Market Community are to partner with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development and other stakeholders to promote the use of alternative means of raising capital such as Non-Interest product...

August 2, 2023 No Responses

Seplat Energy CEO: Energy Access Will Be Biggest Driver Of Social, Economic Development In Africa

Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is crucial if Africa is to achieve all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and energy access will be the biggest driver of social and economic development in Africa going forward, the...

August 2, 2023 No Responses

Ecobank: Our Diversified Business Model, Commitment To Serving Our Customers Responsible For Resilient Balance Sheet

The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, has attributed the group’s profitability in the second quarter of 2023 to its strategic roadmap which demonstrated the benefits of its diversified business model, resilient balance sheet and commitm...

August 1, 2023 No Responses

NGX Market Capitalisation Up By N1.8trillion In July

Transactions at Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the month of July 2023 on a positive note as earnings and dividend declaration from quoted companies helped NGX market cap gain N1.814 trillion. The gain was also supported by insider dealings among...

August 1, 2023 No Responses

Kia Sportage SUV Marks 30th Anniversary, Delivers 7m Units

Kia has marked three decades of its popular Sportage compact SUV with the launch of a new 30th Anniversary Special Edition in the Korean market. Upon its inception in 1993, the Sportage has left an indelible mark on the automotive industry. ...

August 1, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Seeks Sustainable Partnerships

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says that the Commission needs sustainable partnerships that will enhance the lives of the people and contribute to the development of the Niger Delta region.Speaking when...

July 31, 2023 No Responses

Govt Earmarks N75 Billion To Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

The federal government has concluded plans to disburse N75 billion to strengthen the nation’s manufacturing sector. Disclosing this during his address to Nigerians on Monday, President Bola Tinubu said the money will be spent between July 2023 to March 2024....

July 31, 2023 No Responses

After Darkness Comes The Glorious Dawn: Being Text Of President Tinubu’s Address To Nigerians

My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I...

July 31, 2023 No Responses

Military Uncovers Another Illegal Refinery

Troops of the Nigerian Army, personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Tantita Security have uncovered an illegal oil refining site in Ughelli South in Delta State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in...