Customs seizes 35,194 bags of rice
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said at the weekend that it has intercepted 35,194 bags of smuggled rice in the last two months with Duty Paid Value of N213 million.
‘PDP crisis ruining P-Harcourt’s economy’
LAWYERS in Rivers State have described the crisis rocking Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, in the state as a threat to existing and potential investors in the state.
Labour petitions Jonathan, issues ultimatum over NIMASA/NLNG crisis
MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to intervene in the ongoing dispute between Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd, NLNG.
FG releases N1bn to boost adult/non-formal education
Bauchi—Mr Nyeson Wike, the Minister of State for Education, has said that the Federal Government has released N1 billion as part of efforts to boost Adults and Non-Formal Education in the country.
EFCC quizzes Sylva in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, arrested the former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva following his refusal to honour invitations to answer charges over allegations of fraud running into billions of Naira.
Players, coaches clamour for change in NTTF leadership
Few days to the election into sports federations, table tennis players and coaches believe fresh hands must take charge of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) for the game to grow.
Two nabbed for impersonating naval personnel
Two persons have been arrested by the Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy for allegedly impersonating naval personnel.
Why we de-register companies – CAC
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, yesterday, said its decision to delist companies from its register was borne out of the desire to rid the country of inactive and portfolio companies.
Crisis of confidence hits Plateau NULGE
Jos— A crisis of confidence has hit the Plateau State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) as a splinter group has emerged challenging the activities of the state executive of the party.
Niger Delta students chide FG over neglect of education
The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) under Tombara Michael Yalah national presidency, has organised a two-day national conference on “Setting Education as a Priority for the development of the Region”.
We want to build 7 truck transit parks nationwide
Acting Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hassan Bello, recently spoke with Sweet Crude’s Godfrey Bivbere, on several issues affecting the maritime industry. Amongst these are the situation of its zonal offices, proposed construction of truck transit parks, indiscriminate increase in storage charges, the situation of CRFFN, others. Excerpt:
