NPA will soon resolve bottlenecks impeding truck call-up system – Acting MD
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) will soon resolve all teething challenges impeding the smooth implementation of the electronic call-up system for trucks doing business at the ports, its Acting Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, said on Tuesday in Lagos.
Coalition lists challenges of trans fat regulation in Nigerian
The #TransfatfreeNigeria campaign coalition has listed the challenges of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids, iTFAs, regulation to include lack of awareness and capacity for a replacement.
NHGSFP: We’re feeding 10m pupils in schools, says FG
ABUJA-THE federal government, Tuesday, said it was feeding nearly ten million pupils in public schools across the country.
Abia govt threatens indefinite closure of Ngwa road market over traders’ unrest
By Steve Oko Abia State Government has issued a stern warning to traders at the popular Ngwa Road Market Aba, threatening to shut down the market indefinitely if they continued to disrupt the ongoing renovation of the market. Commissioner for Information who issued the threat in a release said that some misguided traders in the […]
Insecurity: Ebonyi Govt denies alleged attempt to bomb school in Ebonyi
…it is fake news By Peter Okutu EBONYI State Government, Tuesday described the news of a suicide bomber being killed in his own vest after attempt to bomb a school in Afikpo North Local Government Area of the State failed as false. The incident of how a policeman accidentally shot his colleague in front of […]
NEPC urges exporters to take advantage of ECOWAS, AfCFTA trade agreements
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged exporters operating on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of the numerous benefits of the free trade business agreements the country signed with the West African sub-region and the African continent. Deputy Director of NEPC, Uyo Export Assistance Office, Mrs. Pauline […]
Ebonyi suicide bombing: Signals the start of bad times in the South ― MBF
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Tuesday said the reported case of a suicide bomber in Ebonyi state marks the beginning of bad times in the southern part of the country generally. National President of the MBF, Dr. Bitrus Pogu told Vanguard in Makurdi that the development was a warning call on […]
Fact-checking in media‘ll curb fake news – Lai Mohammed
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for establishment of a special desk for fact-checking in all media houses in order to guard against fake news and misinformation. The Minister made the call in Abuja on Tuesday when he received the management of the Guardian Newspaper on a […]
NAF set’s up committee to conduct audit of its operational, engineering units
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has constituted a Committee of serving and retired senior officers to conduct a safety audit of all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational and engineering units. A statement by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director, NAF Public Relations and Information said, “The Committee […]
NNLA unveils winners of 11th Legacy Prize for Business Excellence
Emerging Africa Capital Group Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Toyin Sanni along with Nigerian-Italian business mogul, Dr Stephano Piotti, Chairman, Stephano Integrated Services and 12 others have emerged winners of the Nigerian National Legacy Prize for Business Excellence over the 11th Nigerian National Legacy Awards (NNLA). Kennedy Ogaga, Head, Communications and Public Relations, NNLA said at […]
Pinnick charges committee to develop women’s football from grassroots
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Thursday mandated members of the Federation’s Women’s Football Committee to reflect deeply and enact policies and strategies that would spur the development of Nigeria women’s football from the grassroots. Speaking at the formal inauguration of the committee, Pinnick, who was […]
ARG to Garba Shehu: Nigeria is not for Buhari to do as he wishes
By Dapo Akinrefon THE Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, yesterday, described the statement issued by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, as unschooled and condescending. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, ARG lambasted Mr. Shehu’s arrogance for deeming the proclamation of the southern governors as of ‘questionable […]
Breaking: CBN retains rate 11.5%
…To continue managed -floating forex regime …As Emefiele confirms Tucano jets paid for, 6 to arrive in July Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 11.5 per cent, along with all its parameters. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, disclosed today, while presenting the decisions of Monetary […]
Akinwunmi hails FCAAN efforts at improving Nigeria coaches
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has commended the efforts of the Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) in enhancing the capacity of Football Coaches in Nigeria. Akinwunmi, who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, made this known on a visit to the FCAAN ‘C’ course […]
The Diabetes Drug That Saves Me From Cutting My Leg
My name is RTD Major/Gen.A.O.Aladenola. The journey of my diabetes started on a terrific Tuesday morning. I received an emergency call from my superior officer to attend a security briefing in Abuja the next morning which is Tuesday. I woke up early to catch up with the early morning flight; that 45 minutes journey was […]
Updated: £4.2m Loot paid to Delta State Govt—Accountant General
The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris has disclosed that a controversial £4.2m recovered as stolen in the past, has since been returned to the current government of Delta state.
