By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government says recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Council was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LABSCA) said this onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Mr Buzin Vyacheslav, Director-General, JSC Gazprom Gas Distribution, Leningrad Region, on Saturday said Mr Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, was committed to an all-Russia gasification programme, to promote clean energy and energy security. Vyacheslav said this during a visit to Voskresenskoye, a gasified village in the LeningradContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) has commended efforts of the AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) networks for their community interventions in addressing gaps and improving healthcare systems in communities within the FCT. The authority made the commendation at a media parlay organised by the Civil SocietyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has given reasons behind the payment of an interim dividend of N123 billion to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the month of June. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FAAC had on Thursday shared N907 billionContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Friday charged States and Local Government Councils to domesticate and implement the revised 2021-2026 National Gender Policy (NGP) for equity and welfare of vulnerable groups. Dr Monilola Udoh, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, made the call at a Dissemination andContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has advised farmers to cultivate Genetically Modified (GM) crops to reduce the use of pesticides and save production cost. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, NABDA Director-General, disclosed this at a biotechnology and biosafety sensitization workshop for senior editors of national media outletsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Chess enthusiasts have advised parents on the need to encourage their kids to learn and be involved in the sport. Some of the enthusiasts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a chess tournament organised by Rupetta Academy, to celebrate the WorldContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria Plc (IMG) has rewarded its shareholders with dividend worth N208.12 million for 2022 financial year. According to the company, this translates to 40 kobo per ordinary share as against a stock dividend of one for every five shares held in 2021. IMGContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Gazprom, Russia’s energy company, on Friday said its 1.5 million tons capacity Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complex in Portovaya, St. Petersburg, Russia, was aimed at redefining the country’s energy security and safety. The Chief Executive Officer of Gazprom LNG, Mr Stukov Anton, said this while receiving AfricanContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Russian and African football legends are to feature in a gala match at the Gazprom Arena, St. Petersburg, Russia, as a side event organised by the Russian Football Union (RFU) during the Russia-Africa Summit 2023. Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the president of the Russian Federation and ExecutiveContinue Reading
