By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and International Oil Companies for optimal contracting cycle in the industry. The MoU will implement industry framework, focused on processes and timelines forContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to promoting ease of trade for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Tinubu gave the assurance during the Africa International Trade Exhibition (AITE) 2023’s Business, Trade, and Investment Summit on the sideline of the 78th edition of theContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike One of the flyover bridges across Enugu–Port Harcourt dual carriage expressway in Enugu has collapsed with no casualty. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the bridge, which collapsed on Monday morning, is located at kilometer one section of the expressway which lies between the Naira TriangleContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Kuru, near Jos, has developed a new variety of potato to tackle outbreak of blight. Dr Khaya Shuaibu, a researcher in the institute, stated this at the Green Field Day, organised for potato farmers on Monday in Bokkos. Shuaibu saidContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it is set to upwardly review traffic offence fines from the least N2,000 to N5,000 and even up to N300,000. Mr Kalu Emetu, DRTS Director of Public Relations made this known on Monday during anContinue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso Anambra’s female team on Sunday started their campaign in the volleyball event of the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba with a 2-1 win over their Kano state counterparts. The Anambra girls secured the hard-fought victory in the game played at the Ogwashi-Uku Township Stadium onContinue Reading
By Bridget Ikyado The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Oliver Aba, has urged the Federal Government to use the proceeds from subsidy removal to revive industries across the country. Aba made the call in Abuja on Sunday in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of an awardContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, abducted by terrorists on Thursday. The president’s media aide, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, stated on Sunday in Abuja that Tinubu condemned the reprehensible act of abduction. He added that theContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin Stakeholders have lauded the Federal Government for establishing the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and expressed optimism that it would widen the exploration of Nigeria’s coastal potential. Some of them, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), expressed hope that the ministry would revitaliseContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos and Bayelsa States have set the pace on the medals table in opening day of weightlifting event at the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta. According to the Media Officer, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Amaechi Agbo, both states have the highest medal haul atContinue Reading
