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July 30, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria, Israel Seal Bilateral Agreement On Green Energy

The State of Israel and Nigeria on Wednesday signed bilateral agreement in the field of green energy development. The agreement was the outcome of a closed door meeting between Mr Yotam Kreiman, Deputy Head of Israeli Mission to Nigeria, Dr...

July 29, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria To Partner AITP On Industrial Revolution

The Federal Government of Nigeria is to partner Academia in Information Technology Profession (AITP) and other stakeholders as part of measures to play active roles in the 4th Industrial Revolution era. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Is...

July 25, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Approves Tax Reliefs, Suspends Levies

The Sokoto State Government has approved tax reliefs and incentives for taxpayers and businesses to as part of measures to cushion COVID-19 Pandemic effect on the state. Alhaji Abdussamad Dasuki, Commissioner for Finance, explained in a statement issued on Fri...

July 24, 2020 No Responses

Union Tasks Amaechi On Railway Staff Quarter Monetisation

The Nigeria Union of Railway Workers (NUR) has appealed to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to find lasting solution to the staff quarter monetisation issue. NUR General Secretary, Mr Segun Esan, explained on Thursday that the minister...

July 23, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Approves New Policy On Local Production Of Bitumen

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved a new policy on local production of bitumen to further diversify the nation’s economy. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this ...

July 23, 2020 No Responses

FEC Approves $18.12m, N3.2b For Scanners, Five Patrol Boats

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved contracts for the supply of Scanners and Patrol Boats for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Briefing Journalists after the meeting, the Minister of Finance, B...

July 23, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA, Customs To Strengthen Partnership On Temporay Importation Permit, Security

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have agreed to collaborate to tackle issues of Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) and waterways insecurity in the country. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during a...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

SON Confiscates 504 Cartons Of Fake Shaving Sticks

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have seized 504 cartons of substandard Bic brand shaving sticks. In a statement on Monday, Mr Bola Fashina, the Special Adviser to SON’s Director-General, Mr Osita Aboloma ...

July 17, 2020 No Responses

NDDC: Buhari Directs Speedy,Coordinated Investigation

President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for better coordination in the ongoing investigation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by the investigating agencies in collaboration with the National Assembly. A statement by Malam Garba Shehu, ...

July 17, 2020 No Responses

NLNG Reacts To Alleged illegal Withdrawal Of $1.05b From NNPC’s Dividend Account

The attention of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has been drawn to news reports on the investigation by the House of Representatives into alleged illegal withdrawal of US$1.05billion from NNPC’s(NLNG) dividend account and allegations that our Managing Director/CE...

July 14, 2020 No Responses

Transport Unions, FRSC Sign Covid-19 Safety Measures Agreement

Stakeholders in the transport sector in Kaduna State, on Monday, signed an agreement to comply with the post COVID-19 safety guidelines as the sector resumes full operation after lockdown. The agreement was reached during a meeting with the Kaduna Sector...

July 14, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Restate Commitment To OPEC

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria have reiterated their firm commitment to the Organisation of Petroleum Export Countries and its allies known as OPEC+ agreement. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipriye Sylva, explained that the countries also reiterat...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Doctors Begin Three Days Warning Strike

Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild in Lagos State are set to begin three days warning strike from Monday, over issues that affects their safety and welfare. The Medical Guild is the Association of Medical Doctors under the...

July 13, 2020 No Responses

Martins Warns Parents Against Negative Words To Children

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins on Sunday warned all parents against negative declarations to their children, as every word shaped their behaviour. The Archbishop, who gave the warning during the online Sunday Service, urged Christi...