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
By Sarafina Christopher The Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance and Equity in Nigeria has commended the leadership of the 10th National Assembly for the approval of funds for palliatives as a magnanimous step to address the desperate needs of the nation. Mr Adamu Matazu, made this known inContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a N907.05 billion June Federation Account revenue to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs) This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting for July on Thursday in Abuja. The meetingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has expressed commitment to ensure effective information on Industry Digital Automated Portal (IDAP) to monitor and report the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). The Acting Director, Environment, Community and Sustainability, NUPRC, Mrs Ejiro Ufondu, said this at a stakeholders engagementContinue Reading
