Portugal To Import More U.S., Nigerian LNG

Portugal To Import More U.S., Nigerian LNG

PORTUGAL plans to increase purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and Nigeria as it aims to end already dwindling supplies from Russia. Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho said on Tuesday that Portugal imported 49,141 gigawatt-hours...
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NLNG Seeks Increased Partnership With NPA

NLNG Seeks Increased Partnership With NPA

As part of measures to provide the operational collaboration necessary to grow exports, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday received the Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG, Dr. Phillip Mshelbila at NPA Head...
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NCC Okays 50% Tariff Hike For Telcos

NCC Okays 50% Tariff Hike For Telcos

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. NCC Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka in a statement explained that the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% reques...
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MRS, Ardova, Heyden To Sell Dangote Petrol At ₦970/Litre 

MRS, Ardova, Heyden To Sell Dangote Petrol At ₦970/Litre 

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, on Sunday explained that the recent adjustment in ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices.   The company in a statement i...
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SEC Sets January 31 Deadline For Registration Renewals

SEC Sets January 31 Deadline For Registration Renewals

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reminded Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to ensure that they renew their registration on or before January 31, 2025.The Commission said this in a circular issued recently to ask the operators to begin this...
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Ecobank Partners CreditCorp On Affordable Loans 

Ecobank Partners CreditCorp On Affordable Loans 

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) to offer affordable and flexible loans to customers.  These loans, according to Ecobank can be used to finance a variety of needs, including paying school fees, r...
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Lagos Govt Shuts School Over Pupil’s Death

Lagos Govt Shuts School Over Pupil’s Death

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of Smiley Kids Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, following a swimming pool accident that claimed the life of a two-year-old girl, Rapheala Ogbodo. The announcement was made via a....
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FG, States, LGAs Share ₦1.424tri

FG, States, LGAs Share ₦1.424tri

A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being December 2024 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the January 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting ...
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LASTMA Inducts Solicitor-General As Special Traffic Mayor

LASTMA Inducts Solicitor-General As Special Traffic Mayor

The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Hameed Oyenuga has been inducted into the esteemed corps of Mayors of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).  In his remark, during the induction, the Director of Traffic A...
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Tinubu Lauds Govs For Supporting Tax Reform Initiatives

Tinubu Lauds Govs For Supporting Tax Reform Initiatives

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly.President Tinubu lauds the governors for their...
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Govs Back Tax Reform Bills

Govs Back Tax Reform Bills

The 36 state governors in Nigerian have thrown their weight behind the Federal Government’s tax reform bills.  The governors are also proposing a new sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT).  The decision followed a meeting of the Nigeria Governo...
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NIMASA Targets N537b Revenue In 2025

NIMASA Targets N537b Revenue In 2025

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is to attain N560 billion revenue for the year 2025.  Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Moboreola, announced this on Thursday during the agency’s budget defence before the Nati...
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Alleged N1.96bn Fraud: Court Slates Jan 31 For Ex- AGF’s Trial

Alleged N1.96bn Fraud: Court Slates Jan 31 For Ex- AGF’s Trial

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama,  Abuja has fixed January 31, 2025 for the trial of the formerActing Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Anamekwe Nnabuoku for alleged multiple financial fraud to the tune of N1.96billion.Nnabuo...
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Alleged N12.3b Fraud: EFCC To Arraign Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD

Alleged N12.3b Fraud: EFCC To Arraign Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 13-count criminal charge against the Chairman, Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former Managing Director of First Bank, Olabisi Onasanya for allegedly obtaining the sum of N12.3bn from Fir...
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