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March 8, 2023 No Responses

Focus On World Cup, Sports Minister Charges Flying Eagles

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, has charged the Flying Eagles to put behind Monday’s semi-finals loss to The Gambia at ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) and focus on the World Cup. Dare gave the...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

NNPC Replaces Eroton As Operator Of OML 18

The management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has replaced Eroton Exploration and Production Limited as the new operator of oil mining lease (OML) 18. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr Garbadeen Muhammad,...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

FirstBank Appoints Seyi Oyefeso as Executive Director

FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd., has appointed Mr Oluseyi Oyefeso as Executive Director, Retail Banking in charged of the South. In a statement on Monday in Lagos, the bank said his appointment, which took effect on March 2, 2023, was subject...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

Naira Exchanges N461.33 To Dollar At Investors, Exporters Window

Naira on Monday exchanged at N461.33 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The rate represented an increase of 0.09 per cent, compared to the N461.75 for which it exchanged to the dollar before the close of business...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

Brazil, Luxembourg Join International Chamber Of Shipping

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has announced FEDIL Shipping, Luxembourg and the Brazilian Association of Cabotage Owners as affiliate members of the associations. FEDIL Shipping acts as...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

Nigeria, India Sign MoU On Meteorological Science Research

Nigeria and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration in the conduct of meteorological science, technical research and development. A statement issued on Sunday by Mr James Odaudu, the Special Assistant on Public Affairs...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

INEC Seeks Permission To Reconfigure BVAS

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to approach Appeal Court on Monday for an order to allow it to reconfigure its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the March 11 state elections. A credible source in the commission hinted...

March 6, 2023 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 778,190 Pills Of Tramadol, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Intercepted 778,190 pills of pharmaceutical opioids including tramadol from suspects in Taraba and other states. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday explained that...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

MOMAN Tasks Downstream Operators On Automation

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) on Saturday urged operators in the Nigerian downstream sector to ensure automation of their services. According to the body, their services being automated will help them on data generation, improve produc...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

NAWOJ To Women: Take Rightful Place In Leadership

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has urged women to unite and take their rightful place in leadership. Chairperson, NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs Adeola Ekine, made the call in a statement on Saturday ahead of the commemoration of...

March 5, 2023 No Responses

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L – R: Alhaji Sulyman Bello, Representative of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association; ACP Olajide Agboola, Area Commander, Area J; Chief (Mrs) Odetoyinbo Feyisara, Founder of Moral Rearmanent NGO; Oloye Mustapha Okunmoyinbo, Baale of Alasi...

March 4, 2023 No Responses

Dangote Sugar Declares N82.3b Profit For 2022

For the year 2022 ended December 31, 2022, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N82.3 billion, indicating an increase of 142 per cent to N48.28 billion over N34 billion recorded in the corresponding period...

March 4, 2023 No Responses

SIFAX Group Appoints Ojeniyi Sky Capital GMD, Omajuwa Strategy Director

SIFAX Group Board has approved the appointment of Bode Ojeniyi as the Group Managing Director, Sky Capital Group, the financial services subsidiary of the Group while Oliver Omajuwa is now the Deputy Director, Strategy & Operations for SIFAX Group. A.....

March 4, 2023 No Responses

Bello-Koko: Tincan Port Fencing Will Enforce Automated Access Control Gate Usage

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said that the concrete fencing of Tincan Port would help enforce the usage of the automated access control gate. Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director, NPA, said this during a tour of the Tincan...