The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has said the on-going construction of the multi-billion dollar Egina Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) project will increase the knowledge base of NIMASA as a safety Administration and enhance its regulatory capacity. The Director …

As part of its commitment to reward participants with exciting prizes in its ongoing ‘Family Fortune Promo’, Access Bank Plc has delighted 20 of its customers who were the first set to take part in the Promo. These gifts include rechargeable fans, microwave ovens among others. The surprise gifts to …

The Bill for protection of Whistle Blowers is a vital tool against the war against corruption in Nigeria as it will greatly enhance disclosure of information on corrupt persons when it is passed by the National Assembly, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara has said. Describing it …

The planned arraignment of Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Dan Etete, a former Minister of Petroleum, for involvement in the $1.1 billion Malabu oil scandal, could not go on, June 13, 2017 as they were again absent in court. The Economic and Financial Crimes …

 The Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC) has released the guidelines for the proposed psychiatric examination of traffic lawbreakers in the country. Scheduled to begin nationwide on July 1, the test will focus on life threatening traffic offences namely, use of phone while driving, route violation, traffic light violation, dangerous driving …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima Ekere, has described as tragic and saddening the loss of lives of two policemen in the accident involving his convoy at Essene Junction in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on June 1, 2017. Mr …

The director general of the Voice of Nigeria, Chief Osita Okechukwu, has praised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his “bipartisan approach to governance,” noting that it has brought immense development to the state and given everyone a sense of belonging. Chief Okechukwu stated this during a courtesy visit …

  The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Nicholas Okoh, has approved the appointment of a renowned Media Consultant and Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Chief Folu Olamiti and eight others as management board of the Anglican Church Television.   Olamiti was former Editor and Group Managing Director …

The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have concluded arrangements to help over 15 million Nigerians in diaspora to trace their roots back home through the Badagry Diaspora Festival scheduled to hold between August 23 and 25, 2017. Speaking at a news conference jointly addressed at the Bagauda Kaltho …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Rivers  people are insisting on true federalism because they crave a country where all federating units are allowed to develop in line with their respective potentials and resources.   The governor emphasised  that the demand for true federalism simply means that Rivers people believe …

The Board of Trustees of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) has appointed Dawn Dekle, Ph.D., as president, effective July 1, 2017.  Dr. Dekle was selected after an international search and was endorsed unanimously by the Board of Trustees to assume the leadership role for the university. Mr. Akin Kekere-Ekun, …

Olam International, the leading agri-business group operating from seed-to-shelf in 70 countries of the world recently launched the best in class and latest micro extrusion technology fish feed, Aqualis in Abuja. Aqualis, the first offering from the animal feed investment of Olam International, has a high nutritional content and the …

An association of graduate nurses in Nigeria has commended Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for undertaking to foot the medical bill of one of their members, Maryam Abubakar, who is suffering from liver cancer and is due to undergo surgery in India. In a letter addressed to the Governor signed by …

The Naira is set to be given further lift in the forex market with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s injection of another $418 million into various segments of the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. This is coming on the heels of a cumulative $2.2bn boost …

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to diversify and grow the economy through the mining sector, saying that growth currently being recorded in the sector is an indication that government is on the right path. Speaking, while declaring open the inaugural National Mining …

Traders in Enugu State under the auspices of the Enugu State Amalgamated Traders Association (ESMATA) will Thursday, June 15, 2017 organize a solidarity rally in support of the good works of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in transforming the state despite the severe economic challenges in the country.   The traders said …

  Barely 24 hours after signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill into law, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday morning in Abuja flagged off preparatory activities for the 2018 Budget based on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. Anchored by the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, the process is to …

The Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) and the Ebonyi State Government through its Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources are partnering to improve Agriculture and bridge the palpable gap in food production in the State. The collaboration is part of the University’s community service geared towards educating farmers, extension officers, …

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday refuted reports that it was planning to replace the statues of late Chief MKO Abiola and late Chief Gani Fawehinmi at the Ojota parks with another monument. Acting Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Adebimpe Akinshola, while reacting to a media report that …

Red Star Express Plc is set to host entrepreneurs and owners of Small and Medium Enterprises to a forum to give them support by sharing insights, information and industry advice as it affects them in relation to the growth of their business. This event will seek to provide advice and …

     The United States envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador William Stuart Symington, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for communicating constantly with its stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery to the people of the Niger Delta. Ambassador Symington gave the commendation when he led a delegation from the US …

  The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his South African counterpart, Mr. Mosebenzi Joseph Zwane have restated their commitment to the improvement in cooperation of the two countries in mining and minerals development. The two Ministers gave the assurance at a meeting held in Abuja …

  The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Lazarus Ogbeh has decried the spate of abandoned projects at the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), Ebonyi State. The National Assembly member made his feeling known on Monday, 12th June, 2017 when he visited the University as …

  Chief Executive of the Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, who made the donation and distribution of the food materials on behalf of Dangote, explained that the gesture was part of the Foundation’s humanitarian efforts  In an effort aimed at complementing government’s humanitarian intervention to bring reliefs to the victims of insurgency …

The Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni, has called on Nigerians to build on the foundation of democracy laid by the June 12 1993 Presidential Election won by late business mogul and philanthropist, Chief MKO Abiola.   According to him, Abiola remained the hero of democracy because …