Ghana’s main airport to fine airlines carrying unvaccinated passengers
The operator of Ghana’s main international airport will fine airlines 3,500 dollars for every passenger they bring in that is not vaccinated against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or that tests positive for the coronavirus on arrival, it said on Monday. The rules, announced by Ghana Airports, follow others introduced last week by the health ministry that […]
Akeredolu to appointees: Resist acting disgracefully, no excuse for dereliction
By Dayo Johnson Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State Monday warned newly sworn-in commissioners, special advisers, and Director-General to resist acting disgracefully in the discharge of their duties. Akeredolu speaking in Akure during the swearing ceremony of 14 commissioners, seven special advisers, and a Director-General, said ” There will be no excuse for dereliction. He […]
Int’l Breweries expresses confidence in Nigeria’s investment potentials
By Nkiruka Nnorom International Breweries (IB) Plc has expressed confidence in the opportunities that abound in Nigeria, saying that the company has demonstrated the confidence in its conscious and consistent investment in the country in the last 50 years. The company also pledged to continue to work together with the government and other key stakeholders to […]
Enugu fire service moves against unauthorized location of LPG/Cooking Gas plants
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State through the State Fire Service has frowned at the spate of unauthorized and indiscriminate location of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)/Cooking Gas plants in the state, stressing that the associated risks are grievous because of the high inflammability of the substance.
PSG to face Real Madrid in Champions League Round of 16 heavyweight showdown
By Emmanuel Okogba PSG will face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round 0f 16 according to the draws that held on Monday. After an initial error, the draws were redone and the result pits PSG, 2019 finalists against the most successful team in the competition in what is the toughest fixture of the […]
Stanbic IBTC launches business-specific loans for SMEs
By Nkiruka Nnorom Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc has launched a business-specific facility to assist Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) meet up with the expected surge in patronage during the yuletide season. Speaking at the virtual launch of the product, with the theme: “SME Loan: Meet Your Short Needs This Festive Season”, Remilekun Ishola, Team Lead, Digital […]
EMADEB: NNPC to check rising gas price with increased supply
The Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, Mallam Mele Kyari has disclosed that the Corporation was working to boost gas supply to the domestic market to check rising price of liquefied petroleum gas (cooking gas) in the country.
Falana petitions police over Kemi Olunloyo’s comments on Sylvester Oromoni death
Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Femi Falana, has filed a petition against an internet blogger, Ms Kemi Olunloyo, over some comments she reportedly made concerning the death of his client, late Sylvester Oromoni, 12, who was beaten to death by some students at Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos.
Expect new taxes in 2022, says Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has said there might be introduction of new tariffs and levies in 2022, as the economy was now on a recovery path. Ahmed made this known while addressing stakeholders at a public hearing on the 2021 Finance Bill organsied by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance on […]
Without Buhari’s leadership, APC would have been at mercy of cabals, says PGF DG
Director General, Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Salihu Moh. Lukman has attributed the level of internal democracy in the ruling All Progressives Congress APC to President Muhammadu Buhari’s political leadership style, without which he said the party would have been left at the mercy of cabals.
NACOPPMAN woos investors, opens Kebbi chapter
The Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, NACOPPMAN, Monday inaugurated its pioneer executives that will run the affairs of the association for the next four years.
Niger Delta young leaders decry attempt to blackmail Osinbajo over book bankrolling claims
A group known as Niger Delta Young Leaders has lamented the attempt to blackmail Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for a book bankrolling claims. In a release made available to Vanguard, and signed by Tamuno Joshua For Niger Delta Young Leaders Initiative (NDYLI), the group, reacting to a publication in a traditional medium (not Vanguard) said […]
Nigeria to have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022 — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in Africa.
5G license auction: Round three ends with$204.38m
The third round begins at 2.20pm, with the three bidders still ready to slug it out.
COVID-19: EFCC turns back unvaccinated staff members
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the exercise, which started at about 7a.m., saw staff of the anti-graft agency without COVID-19 vaccine cards or evidence of being vaccinated being turned back home. NAN reports that those who […]
Surveyors’ Institute, Vitapur, initiate fresh move to address challenges in construction sector
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is seeking partnership with Vitapur Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc to address the challenges of construction industry in Nigeria. Against the background of recent challenges of using inferior products, especially in the building industry, coupled with the need to manage climate change, […]
