Tag: Nigeria

Buhari mourns Peres, ex-Israeli President
September 30, 2016 No Responses

Buhari mourns Peres, ex-Israeli President

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended condolences to the government and people of the State of Israel over the death of former President and Prime Minister, Shimon Peres. Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi...
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FBN Holdings supports Cerebral Palsy Day with advocacy campaign
September 29, 2016 No Responses

FBN Holdings supports Cerebral Palsy Day with advocacy campaign

Come Saturday October 1, 2016, FBN Holdings Plc, in collaborating with the Benola Cerebral Palsy initiative will  organise a charity walk and enlightenment campaign to commemorate World Cerebral Palsy Day.  According to FBN Holdings, the walk will take off a...
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Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports
September 29, 2016 No Responses

Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports

 AS part of measures to revive economic activities, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Emiko has appealed to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) to facilitate the effective utilisation of the Warri and Koko Seaports.   The traditi...
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Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years
September 29, 2016 No Responses

Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years

Port developer and operator Abu Dhabi Ports has awarded a 35-year concession to build and operate a new container terminal at Khalifa Port to China-based Cosco Shipping Ports Limited – Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV). Cosco Shipping Ports Limited will operate...
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Edo: Collation of results begin today
September 29, 2016 No Responses

Edo: Collation of results begin today

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Mr. Sam Olumekun, said last night that collation of results for the governorship election would begin today. Olumekun stated in Benin last night after a closed-door meeting with a National Commissioner and two Resid...
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FRSC Photo News
September 29, 2016 No Responses

FRSC Photo News

ADVOCACY VISIT BY UNIT COMMANDER ACC OO OLUMOTANMI AND UNIT HEAD OF OPERATIONS CRC MO ADESUYI TO MANAGING DIRECTOR, BUA SUGAR REFINER LIMITED,APAPA,IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR YARO,ON SPEED LIMITER AND FLEET REGULATIONS
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Panel seeks merger of Customs, FIRS
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Panel seeks merger of Customs, FIRS

To sustain accountability and improve revenue generation, the  National Tax Policy Review Committee has advised the Federal Government to merge the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).   Presenting draft of the policy at t...
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‘Tourism is Nigeria’s new oil’
September 28, 2016 No Responses

‘Tourism is Nigeria’s new oil’

Despite the current economic recession, Nigeria’s future is bright, as the country diversifies its economy away from oil, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Lagos on Tuesday. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 2016 W...
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Nigeria to reintroduce weigh bridges
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria to reintroduce weigh bridges

(NAN) The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government would reintroduce the use of weigh bridges on the nation’s highways. Mr. Fashola made the disclosure while answering questions from journalists at ...
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Ford confirms Coscharis as sole distributor in Nigeria
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Ford confirms Coscharis as sole distributor in Nigeria

*Ends relationship with RT Briscoe –  Ford Motor Company has consolidated its dealer representation in Nigeria, ending its association with local distributor RT Briscoe as of 30 June 2016, while reinforcing its partnership with Coscharis Motors Limited ...
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Senate probes four banks over alleged MTN’s transfer of $13.9B
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Senate probes four banks over alleged MTN’s transfer of $13.9B

The Senate has   directed its Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions to investigate the alleged illegal repatriation of $13.9 billion to South Africa by MTN through its bankers between 2006 and 2016.   The probe is also expected...
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Labour mobilises for nationwide strike
September 27, 2016 No Responses

Labour mobilises for nationwide strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affilitate unions on Monday in Abuja commenced tactical mobilization for nationwide strike against reported plan by the Federal Government to sale national assets.   Addressing journalists in Abuja, president of (NLC...
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FG to get $1Billion loan from AfDB
September 27, 2016 No Responses

FG to get $1Billion loan from AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1 billion loan to cover the deficits in Nigeria’s 2016 budget.    AfDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina told Journalists on Monday  after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other members of the...
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NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills
September 27, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment. The Director General said this w...
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