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December 29, 2016 No Responses

Wike presents N470billion budget for 2017

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday presented a N470 billion budget to the State House of Assembly for 2017. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the fiscal policy is christened “Golden Jubilee Budget for accelerated development.” NAN recalls...

December 29, 2016 6 Responses

Architect emerges winner of Ships & Ports essay competition

An architect, Sarafadeen Mayowa Bello has emerged best overall winner of the 2016 Ships & Ports Annual National Essay Competition. Bello emerged ahead of six other winners who got the ACG Charles Edike Prize for Outstanding Essays and Princess Vicky...

December 28, 2016 No Responses

FG identifies 50,000 ghost workers

The Federal Government has saved N200 billion by eliminating 50,000 ghost workers from its payroll, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu has said. According to the Government, between February and this month, N13...

December 28, 2016 No Responses

ISPS Code: NIMASA reopens three facilities

Following their partial compliance and written commitments to remedy all identified deficiencies of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reopened three jetties and po...

December 28, 2016 No Responses

African Food Festival: Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others laud Dangote

Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has commemded Dangote Industries ltd for sponsoring the maiden edition of African Food festival Calabar. Declaring the festival open, the Governor who was represented by his wife, Dr. Linda Ayade lauded the exe...

December 28, 2016 No Responses

Oliseh gets coaching job at Dutch club

Former Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh is returning to club management ten months after he resigned as handler of the Nigerian national team. Oliseh is the new coach of Fortuna Sittard, a second division football club in Holland. The Dutch...

December 27, 2016 No Responses

Coal discovered in Sokoto

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu tambuwal has disclosed that coal in commercial deposits had been discovered in the state. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Tambuwal described the discovery as a major boost to Federal Government efforts at...

December 27, 2016 No Responses

FG canvasses support for victorious troops

The Federal Government has congratulated the gallant troops of the Nigerian military for finally seizing the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram terrorists and securing the North-east, paving the way for Sunday’s re-opening of two strategic roads in Bor...

December 26, 2016 No Responses

Ambode tasks youth on N25b ETF

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has advised the youths and entrepreneurs in the State to take full advantage of the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) initiative of his administration to grow their businesses. The Governor who spoke in...

December 25, 2016 No Responses

Buhari pledges to tackle poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the resolved of the Federal Government to tackle poverty across the country by stimulating the economy. In his chrismas message on Saturday, Buhari urged Nigerians not to lose hope, but seek divine intervention for t...

December 24, 2016 No Responses

Audi Q8 SUV flagship debuts

Audi will debut a near-production concept for its Q8 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) flagship at the Detroit auto show next month. The Q8 will compete with the upcoming BMW X7 coupe-styled, full-size SUV. The concept has the “typical spaciousness of...

December 24, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA elevates eight Deputy Directors, others

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 76 Management Staff of the Agency to their next grade levels. The promotions were approved at the 34th meeting of the Board...

December 24, 2016 No Responses

Again, Total Nigeria is recipient of Solar Grant

In 2015, Total Nigeria Plc was the recipient of a solar grant awarded by the Solar Nigeria Programme, an initiative of the UK’s Department for International Development. Total Nigeria has been able to deliver exceptionally on Awango by Total’s...

December 23, 2016 No Responses

Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits

Organized Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government to release its counter-part funds to the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) so that thousands of retired Public Servants can be paid....