Renaissance Energy assumes Shell’s liabilities, Says NOSDRA

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By Diana Omueza The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) confirmed Shell’s liabilities will transfer to Renaissance Africa Energy after its acquisition of SPDC. NOSDRA Director-General, Mr Chukwuemeka Woke, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit by Renaissance Africa Energy’s Managing Director, Tony Attah. Renaissance, aContinue Reading

Inadequate digital infrastructure impeding customs operations in Africa – C-G

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By Martha Agas The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has identified inadequate digital infrastructure as one of the several technical challenges impeding customs operations across West and Central Africa (WCA). Adeniyi made the disclosure at the opening of the fourth World Customs Organisation (WCO) DonorsContinue Reading

Rwandan envoy seeks global action against hate speech, genocide ideologies

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By Sarafina Christopher Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has called on the global community to collectively address the menace of hate speech and genocide ideologies, which could trigger devastating genocidal conflicts. Bazivamo stated this on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration of 31 years after the 1994 GenocideContinue Reading

FG institutes mechanism to assess performance of state-owned enterprises

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By Nana Musa The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the Federal Government has instituted a mechanism to assess, monitor, and enhance the performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Nigeria. Edun made this known at the inauguration of the Corporate Governance Scorecard, organisedContinue Reading

NSA seeks proactive strategies to counter threats of extremist groups

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By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for dynamic, proactive, and relevant strategies to effectively counter the threats posed by the activities of extremist groups. Ribadu made the call at the Pre-Review Workshop for the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing andContinue Reading

Expert advocates energy, agricultural infrastructure financing for economic devt.

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By Emmanuel Afonne An economic expert, Dr Onuoha Nnachi, has advocated a robust energy and agricultural infrastructure financing to position Nigeria on the path of economic development. Nnachi made the call on Monday in Abuja during a news conference to awaken the consciousness of individuals and the government to investContinue Reading

Nigeria, Sweden deepen bilateral relations through trade, cultural exchange 

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By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Sweden on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was reached during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Crown Princess Victoria ofContinue Reading