By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 24, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N922.8 million for the purchase of fertilizer to assist states affected by insurgency and the 2018 flood disaster. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk, made this known when she briefed State …
Read More »NLNG, USAID, CDC at MoU signing for elimination of malaria, reduction of HIV/AIDS in Bonny Kingdom
Nigerian journalist, Haruna Mohammed Salisu, threatened over report on alleged fraud
Abuja, March 23, 2021 Nigerian authorities should thoroughly investigate the threatening message received by journalist Haruna Mohammed Salisu and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said today (Wednesday). On March 13, at about 9 a.m., Salisu, owner and reporter at the privately owned WikkiTimes news website, found …
Read More »NLNG’s Science Prize judges begin adjudication process for 2021 cycle
The activities in the Prize cycle of the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Science, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), have resumed with the hand-over of 49 entries to the panel of judges. This was revealed today (Wednesday) by the Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Professor Alfred Akpoveta Susu …
Read More »Zenith Bank named Best Bank in Nigeria in Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2021 for second successive year
Zenith Bank Plc has been named as the Best Bank in Nigeria for the second successive year in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2021. The bank was among other banks from 35 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious US magazine, Global Finance announced its 28th Annual Best …
Read More »Olu Obafemi at 70 (Or, Gambolling on Friendship in a Season of Plague) By Femi Osofisan
(TRIBUTE BY PROF. FEMI OSOFISAN TO CELEBRATE PROF. OLU OBAFEMI AT 70 PUBLISHED ON HIS BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 4, 2020. A CONFERENCE TO COMMEMORATE THE BIRTHDAY OF PROFESSOR OBAFEMI NOW COMES UP APRIL 2-4, 2021). My friend, Olu Obafemi, turns 70 today (April 4, 2020). A joyous event, except that …
Read More »Diaspora investment: NIDCOM, NIPC synergise
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has emphasised the need for collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) on Diaspora Investment incentives for National Development. The NiDCOM boss disclosed this at a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary (ES) Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms Yewande …
Read More »Uganda suspends pipeline project launch to mourn former Tanzanian leader
Kampala, March 23, 2021 Uganda has suspended the launch of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project to mourn the death of Tanzanian President John Magufuli. Uganda says Magufuli was instrumental to the conception of the project. The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) in a statement issued on Tuesday, …
Read More »Dangote Cement to pay over N97 bn in corporate tax for 2020
Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc has remained a major contributor to the economy with a tax charge of N97 billion for the financial year ended 31st December 2020, even as it proposed a dividend of N16 per share. According to the cement group’s audited results released on the …
Read More »PH Refinery rehabilitation a viable endeavour – Kyari …Provides justification for $1.5billion Refinery EPC project
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has described the recently approved rehabilitation exercise of the 210,000 barrels per day capacity Port Harcourt Refinery as a worthy undertaking embarked upon after diligent consideration and in strict adherence to industry best standards. Speaking to …
Read More »Wike offers foreign scholarships to NYSC Presidential Honors awardees (What they did to win awards)
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has offered foreign scholarship to three indigenes of the State who are recipients of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Presidential Honour Award. He said the State is proud of the selfless and humanitarian service rendered by the three awardees during their NYSC programme. …
Read More »President Buhari consults with Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff
Insecurity a major cause of rising inflation — Emefiele
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, March 23, 2021 Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has attributed the country’s rising inflation to worsening insecurity in parts of the country. Emefiele stated this on Tuesday while presenting the communique from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting which started …
Read More »NLNG signs MoU with USAID to eliminate malaria in Bonny
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) today signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) to make Bonny Island, its operational base, malaria free. The MoU was signed by NLNG’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Tony Attah on behalf of NLNG and the United States …
Read More »Tambuwal lays foundation of new SON office complex, laboratory
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, March 22, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday laid the foundation of a new office complex and laboratory of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in the state. Tambuwal, while performing the function, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing the Director General of …
Read More »Obi celebrates Prof. Nwabueze at 90
Immediate past Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has joined other Nigerians of goodwill in congratulating Prof. Ben Nwabueze, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. In a message made available to the press by his Media Office signed by Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Obi …
Read More »House of Reps. receives petition by US-based Tiv people
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, March 23, 2021 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has received the petition by Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) submitted by Rep. Mark Gbillah (PDP-Benue). Gbajabiamila, who accepted the petition at plenary on Tuesday, said the House did not discriminate …
Read More »Zik, Ekwueme’s wives to Nigerians: Take COVID-19 vaccine
…Thank Gov. Ugwuanyi for their vaccinations Prof. Uche Azikiwe, the wife of the former Premier of the Eastern Region and Nigeria’s first President, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Mrs. Beatrice Ekwueme, spouse of late former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, have advised Nigerians qualified to receive COVID-19 vaccine …
Read More »House of Reps thumbs up Lagos on schools rehabilitation, curriculum development
•Sanwo-Olu: ‘We’ve improved education value, spending’ Lagos State Government has been applauded by the House of Representatives for curriculum reforms and rehabilitation exercise being carried out in basic and secondary education across the State. The House Committee on Basic Education and Services also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing executive …
Read More »South-South governors pursuing selfish agenda – Niger Delta Stakeholders
· Urge Buhari to ignore mischief-makers · Thank monarchs, NASS, others for supporting Akpabio By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Niger Delta people are now beginning to witness genuine and practical intervention in their lives and environment as opposed to past lackadaisical and chaotic interventions by past Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, …
Read More »Gombe, Presidency sign MoU towards improving Child welfare
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government and the Office of the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the execution of a project in the State that seeks to lift vulnerable children out of untold hardship known as ‘At Risk …
Read More »Buhari welcomes former Gov Daniel, ex-Speaker Bankole to APC
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 22, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received former Gov. Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole ,who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chairman, …
Read More »President Buhari greets Tony Elumelu at 58
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to renowned economist and philanthropist, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, on his 58th birthday, joining family and friends to rejoice with the entrepreneur, whose interests continue to create opportunities for growth and development in the country. President Buhari, in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special …
Read More »We are doing rehabilitation, not turnaround maintenance – NNPC
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, March 22, 2021 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Monday that the 1.5 billion dollars approved for the Port Harcourt refinery was for complete rehabilitation and not turnaround maintenance. The Group Managing Director (GMD), NNPC, Mele Kyari, said this in Abuja on Monday, while …
Read More »CAN chairman to chair NEMA clergy dinner
By Adeola Ogunlade The Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Bishop Stephen Adegbite will chair a dinner being organised by the Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association (NEMA). The dinner is designed for church founders, pastors, church leaders, General superintendents, General Overseers, and various …
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