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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz Day will go a long way to showcase the tourism potentials of the State to the World. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja when he played …

Dangote Cement has recorded a revenue of N140.5bn in the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 as against the N107.2bn posted in the same period in 2015. The figure is contained in the company’s unaudited result released on Tuesday in Lagos. The report showed that the revenue increased by 22.5 …

Investors in the solid minerals sector have been assured of the federal government’s support in form of incentives, in order to ensure that the sector contributes maximally to the economic diversification plan and development of the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, stated this in Ilorin, …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and Nigerian Navy, have set up a joint committee to review the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), guiding cooperation between the two bodies towards safety and security of the nation’s coastlines. To this end, the review if its comes into force, may terminate …

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has disclosed that the Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries will soon begin production of aviation fuel as part of efforts to make the product available in the country for her aviation industry. Kachikwu according to a statement last night in …

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama has disclosed that the Federal Government will “rationalise’’ and not reduce the country’s foreign missions and embassies. Onyeama who said this in Abuja, Tuesday, added that the rationalisation of the foreign offices would be with a view to maximising the use of resources. …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh was Tuesday rushed to the National Hospital, Abuja, after falling from a swivel chair during the inauguration of Borno and Kebbi states caretaker committees. Metuh was about to take his seat during the inauguration when he slipped off the chair reserved …

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Tuesday night met with President Muhammadu Buhari with a view to reaching a common ground on the lingering 2016 budget. This is also as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, earlier same day met with President Buhari on the same matter. Emerging from …

Media reports in the Cape Verde islands off West Africa claim that Cape Verde’s main airport and country’s airspace have been closed after 8 soldiers and 3 civilians were found dead at army barracks, Tuesday. The website of local newspaper A Semana says two of the dead civilians are from …

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Tuesday rebounded by N20 billion due to moderate gains posted by some blue chips. The market capitalisation, which opened at N8.518 trillion inched N20 billion or 0.23 per cent to close at N8.538 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index rose by 58.76 …

Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that federal workers be paid on the 25th of every month was not possible, because there was no cash to pay on that date every month. Idris, who told journalists in Abuja, Wednesday, however, added that …

Total number of GSM subscribers which had peaked at almost 150 million in November last year, dropped to 148.6 million by end of the year. However, on a year-on-year basis the industry subscriber base rose by about 8.9 per cent from 136.6 million in December 2014 to 148.6 million in …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern branch, Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari against any move to arrest former President Goodluck Jonathan, warning that Nigeria would plunge into confusion if such action is effected. This is also as the body advised President Buhari to instead channel his energy into arresting …

Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has declared two days’ fasting and prayers to seek God’s intervention after his visit to the agrarian community of Ukpabi Nimbo in Uzouwani local government area of Enugu state where suspected Fulani herdsmen killed no fewer 48 people and destroyed property worth millions of naira. …

The visiting high-powered delegation of the Spanish Premier League (La Liga) management body led by its President, Javier Tebas, has now sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The agreement witnessed by top representatives of the government and Spain was for a five-year technical …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has again reiterated his desire for a military led patrol of the Nigeria maritime domain to curb the rising incidences of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The DG maintained that the rising issues of …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the support of the private sector for the ongoing efforts to re-position the creative industries so they can contribute more to national development. “We are calling on the private sector to partner with us to sponsor, in a …

As the current administration winds down in Edo state, the people are beside themselves, singing “thank you” to the governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, for a job well done. For obvious reasons, the only exception are members of the opposition who seem to see nothing good in all the amazing …

Federal Government is considering the establishment of a commercial unit, Division or Department in addition to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit as one of the common services in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government ina bid to introduce enterprise culture and commercial orientation in the Federal …

Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, has explained that its decision to invite a physically-challenged Nigerian for further discussion with the Minister, Sen. Chris Ngige, was in furtherance of the passionate and compassionate commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to not only take along every segment of the Nigerian …

President of the Spanish football league, La Liga, Javier Tebas, has said his board’s delegation to Nigeria not only came to teach, but also share experience with stakeholders of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Tebas who expressed delight at the prospects of sharing experiences with the NPFL, further noted …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has condoled with the management and staff of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the death of the agency’s former Managing Director, Dr. Nwabu Mgbemena. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday, the Minister paid tribute to Dr. Mgbemena, …