NSIA posts N160bn income, says MD, Orji

NSIA posts N160bn income, says MD, Orji

…Explains how E-West Road was removed from NSIA funding By Emma Ujah The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, has recorded a total comprehensive income of N160.06 billion, representing about 343 per cent growth in 2020 year, compared to the previous year’s N36.15 billion. The Managing Director,  Mr. Uche Orji, disclosed this at a virtual press […]
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Cross River State partners Zipline, introduces drones for easy delivery of medical supply

Cross River State partners Zipline, introduces drones for easy delivery of medical supply

Cross River State partners with Zipline to ensure Medical Products are delivered To Health Facilities by drones. Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade’s administration is poised to achieve Universal Health coverage removing barriers that will stop cross riverians from getting the best of medical care and attention. Within the next 90days, the Cross River State government is […]

Eid al-Fitr: A time to renew Nigeria’s pact with destiny, says Dan Orbih

Eid al-Fitr: A time to renew Nigeria’s pact with destiny, says Dan Orbih

As the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr, Chief Dan Orbih has described the holy commemoration as a unique opportunity to “not only reconnect to the Almighty’s sacred purpose for mankind, but also one for Nigeria and indeed all Nigerians to renew their pact with destiny”. In a […]

Petrol price: Why implementation of 20% hike in freight cost is delayed

Petrol price: Why implementation of 20% hike in freight cost is delayed

THE Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Ahmed Bobboi, has said that the on-going negotiation between the Federal Government and Labour Unions over deregulation of petroleum products pump prices is delaying the implementation of 20 percent rise in the cost of transporting premium motor spirit, petrol, in the pricing template.

British parliament reopens after elections with Queen’s Speech

British parliament reopens after elections with Queen’s Speech

The British parliament has officially reopened after last week’s elections in England, Scotland and Wales. The new session was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II, in line with British tradition. She revealed several new bills will be proposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, including legislation to set legally-binding environmental targets, tackle “hostile activity” from other countries, give […]

Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,942 men across Lagos

Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,942 men across Lagos

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command has deployed over 1,942 officers and men to ensure adequate protection of lives and property during and after the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Insecurity: Use African measures to fight  kidnapping, banditry — OPC

Insecurity: Use African measures to fight kidnapping, banditry — OPC

OSOGBO— COORDINATOR of the Oodua Peoples’ Congress, OPC, in Osun State, Mr. Leke Akintayo, yesterday, blamed the Federal Government for the spate of insecurity in the country, just as he noted that African measures, if properly harnessed, can end the killings across the country.