REGIONAL INTEGRATION: S’West govs to collaborate on security
IN continuation of their search for Regional Integration of the zone under the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN), the Southwest Governors, yesterday, resolved to work together to address security challenges confronting the region and foster economic growth and well-being of the people.
Nigeria, Egypt, 14 others for World Championships
THE continental powerhouses in table tennis – Nigeria and Egypt will lead 14 other African countries to this year’s International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Championships holding in Dusseldorf, Germany.
We are generating enough but not fully utilized- GENCOs
THE dismal power situation across the country has been blamed on the failure of distribution companies, DISCOs to invest adequately in the sector so as to ensure increase in capacity utilization.
RTEAN national leadership suspends Edo chair
THE National leadership of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, has slammed an indefinite suspension on the Edo State chairman of the association, Mr Osakpamwan Eriyo, for alleged anti-union activities.
NNPC raises February fuel import by 222,000 tonnes
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, said it had increased the February supply of Premium Motor Spirit into the country for February by six cargoes, totaling 222,000 tonnes. The corporation said it had also raised trucks of kerosene and diesel to retail outlets across the country to 250 truckloads daily.
Investments in Oil & Gas Free Zones to grow 50% in 3yrs
AHEAD of Nigeria’s recovery from economic recession, the new management at the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), last weekend indicated that it has concluded plans to rev up investments in the oil and gas free zones in the country by 50 per cent in the next three years.
ISN moves against diabetes, offers self-care programme for patients
FOREMOST Medical Products supplier, ISN Products Nigeria Limited, is to further the crusade of managing diabetic patients in Nigeria so they can lead a more fulfilling life.
Chibok community accuses Army Commanding Officer of highhandedness
CHIBOK community in Borno State has accused the Army Commanding Officer, CO, posted to the area of dividing inhabitants along religious lines and maltreating the youths, among other allegations.
Oil prices fall to $56.25 per barrel
Oil prices fell nearly one percent, yesterday, in response to growing evidence that United States production is rising and as some investors unwound positions ahead of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC’s first report on compliance with its deal to cut production.
Recovery of $9.7m, reason to support anti-graft war—Lawyers
THE League of Patriotic Lawyers has said that the recent discovery of $9.7 million by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Kaduna was a testimony to the commission’s ability to rid Nigeria of corruption.
Wike unveils land ship, MV Rivers Pride
Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has formally unveiled Nigeria’s first ever land ship, MV Rivers Pride.
