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October 28, 2019 No Responses

Catholic Cleric Urges Journalists To Rebrand Nigeria

Rev. Fr. Christian Anokuru, Head Coordinator, Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, has called on journalists to rebrand the country by reporting fearlessly, as demanded by the ethics of their profession. The priest made the call during Sunday’s Thanksgiving Service at the...

October 27, 2019 No Responses

WFE Issues Call For Academic Papers

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has issued a call for papers, ahead of its Clearing & Derivatives Conference in Malta, 26-27 March 2020. According to WFE, the conference will bring together academics, policy-makers, WFE member CCPs and deriva...

October 26, 2019 No Responses

Obaseki Congratulates New UNIBEN VC

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Prof. Lilian Imuetinyan Salami on her emergence as the 10th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).In a statement in Benin, the governor said he was confident that Prof. Salami.....

October 26, 2019 No Responses

NDDC To Distribute 32 Waste Disposal Trucks

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to distribute 32 waste disposal trucks to the nine states covered by the commission, an official said.The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers.A statement...

October 26, 2019 No Responses

MURIC Seeks Prosecution Of FRSC Officials Over Alleged Murder

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on relevant authorities to ensure prosecution of four officials of Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) who allegedly beat one Odion Samuel, to death.MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola disclosed this in a statement in....

October 26, 2019 No Responses

IMF/World Bank Forum Participant Diagnosed With Chickenpox

A participant at the recent International Monetary Fund/World Bank Annual Meetings held in Washington DC, United States, has been diagnosed with chickenpox.The Secretary of IMF, Jianhai Lin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, citing a letter from the Was...

October 26, 2019 No Responses

Total Nigeria donates 1,000 Science Textbooks, Computers To Lagos Schools

Total Upstream Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to support quality education and contribute to the growth of the sector through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.The oil major’s Managing Director, Mr Mike Sangster, gave the a...

October 24, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria To IOCs: Foster Peace In Host Communities

The Federal Government on Thursday admonished International Oil Companies (IOCs) to use culture to foster peace in their host communities.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the charge in Port-Harcourt at the maiden Nigerian Agip ...

October 24, 2019 No Responses

REIGNITING THE LIGHTS OF SPECIAL MARSHALS

-ACM KAYODE OLAGUNJU PhD, FCILT, mni Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone RS 10 (Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States) Zonal Headquarter, Sokoto (Being an address at the 2019 Special Marshals Sectorial Workshop Organized by RS10.2 Kebbi Sector Command on Thursday 24th O...

October 23, 2019 No Responses

Maritime Sector To Honour Departed MMS First Lady With ‘Night of Tributes’

As part of efforts to pay homage to the late Mrs. Promise Anaroke, wife of the CEO/ Editor-in-Chief of MMS Plus newspapers, Mr. Kingsley Anaroke, maritime industry stakeholders have set aside November 7th, 2019 for a night of tributes.The event...

October 19, 2019 No Responses

Benin Agog As Delegates Arrive For 2019 Art, Culture Festival

Ahead of Monday’s opening ceremony of the 2019 National Festival of Art and Culture (NAFEST), no fewer than 3,000 delegates have arrived in Benin City, Edo State capital.The Edo Commissioner for Art and Culture, Mr Osazee Osemwegie-Ero, made the disclosu...

October 19, 2019 No Responses

Calabar Carnival: Cross River, Security Agencies Assure Tourists Of Safety

The Cross River State Government has assured residents and tourists coming for the 2019 Annual Calabar Carnival of adequate security.Mr Ani Esin, the State Security Adviser, South, to Gov. Ben Ayade, gave the assurance on Saturday in Calabar, during an...

October 19, 2019 No Responses

NSE Lists Union Bank’s N30b Bond

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday listed on its daily official list Union Bank of Nigeria Plc’s N30billion bond. In a notice to dealing members, Godstime Iwenekhai, Head, Listings Regulation Department ex...

October 18, 2019 No Responses

British Ports Welcome Brexit Deal

The British Ports Association (BPA) has reservedly welcomed the news that a Brexit deal was agreed on Thursday between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Under the new deal, Northern Ireland will remain part of the UK’s customs territory...