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May 28, 2023 No Responses

Niger Delta Science School Wins 2023 NLNG Science Quiz Competition

The annual Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)-sponsored science quiz competition in Rivers State ended on Saturday, 27th May 2023 with Niger Delta Science School, Rumuola, Port Harcourt emerging as the winner in the senior secondary school S.S. 2 category. The competition was...

May 28, 2023 No Responses

Brazil, Costa Rica Join International Transport Forum

Brazil and Costa Rica have joined the International Transport Forum (ITF) as the organisation’s 65th and 66th member countries. The ITF’s highest statutory body, the Council of Ministers of Transport, voted to admit both Latin American nations on...

May 28, 2023 No Responses

Kaduna, SAA FLAG OFF N100M FARM INPUTS DISTRIBUTION

The Kano State Agropastoral Project (KSADP) and Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) on Saturday commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers across the 44 Local Governments Areas of the state as part of efforts to increase yield per ha, create...

May 27, 2023 No Responses

Photo News

L-R: Senior Country Manager, International Finance Corporation, Kalim Shah; Senior Manager, Participant Engagement and Programmes, United Nations Global Compact, Tumi Onamade; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Temi Popoola; Chief Human ...

May 26, 2023 No Responses

Allotments For FGN Savings Bonds Hit N5.06b

FGN Savings Bonds has risen to N5.06 billion in the first five months of 2023, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has revealed. The Divisional Head, Capital Markets at NGX, Jude Chiemeka, made this known during the NGX Savings Bond webinar...

May 26, 2023 No Responses

Qatar Airways Cargo Secures Pharmaceutical Transportation Deal

In a world marked by rapid change and an unprecedented demand for the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer are proud to strengthen their strategic ties to deliver an unparalleled custo...

May 25, 2023 No Responses

Woman In Court Over Alleged N2.9b Fraud

A 32-year-old woman, Ijeoma Iwegue, appeared before a Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged transfer of N2.9 billion. Iwegue, whose residential address was not given in court, pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge bordering on fraudul...

May 25, 2023 No Responses

Biden, Obama, Beyonce, Others Pay Tribute To Tina Turner

Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner after her death at 83. The late soul star was behind hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It. BBC report that Beyoncé called her the “epitome...

May 24, 2023 No Responses

CBN Revokes licences Of 132 Microfinance Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, revoked the operating licenses of 132 microfinance banks and those of four primary mortgage banks and three finance companies. This was disclosed in the official gazette of the Federal Government, which was....

May 24, 2023 No Responses

Akwa Ibom Distributes 600,000 Cocoa Seedlings To Farmers

The Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced the distribution of 600,000 cocoa seedlings to farmers for this year’s planting season. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Offiong Offor, who performed the distribution of the seedlings to farmers in Ini Local ...

May 24, 2023 No Responses

Anambra Declares 33 Per Cent Increase In IGR

THE Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has declared increase in the state’s monthly internally generated revenue (IGR) from an average of N1.5 billion to N2 billion. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists on Tuesday in Awka, the Chairma...

May 23, 2023 No Responses

Oil Extends Gains On Higher Demand

Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday with investors expecting a tighter market led by a seasonal rise in gasoline demand and supply cuts from OPEC+ producers, though concerns over the risk of a U.S. debt default capped gains. Reuters...

May 23, 2023 No Responses

Three Kidnapped Seafarers Freed

The three seafarers who were kidnapped in early May from Grebe Bulker, a bulker vessel managed by Eagle Bulk Ship Management Singapore, have been rescued, the company confirmed.World Maritime News report that the vessel was boarded by pirates whilst in...

May 23, 2023 No Responses

Ajulo Seeks Prompt Action On Ondo Seaport Project

A legal practitioner, Mr. Kayode Ajulo, has called for prompt action to execute the Ondo Seaport project, recently approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, beyond the paperwork. Ajulo stated this in a statement in Abuja, and commended Buhari for the approv...