By Itohan Abara-Laserian United Nigeria Airline on Monday said it was set to hit the one million mark in terms of passengers so far conveyed in first three years of its operation. The Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ositadinma Okonkwo, made the disclosure at a media interactive session onContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The new Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Mr Shehu Osidi, says he will run a transparent and open door policy. He also solicited cooperation and team work from all members of staff of the bank, to achieve its mandate. Osidi said this during hisContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Government and major cement manufacturers have pegged the price of 50kg bag of cement at between N7,000 and N8,000 depending on the location nationwide. Sen. David Umahi made this known to newsmen after a protracted meeting with major cement manufacturers in the country on MondayContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says Nigerians returning from foreign countries will soon enjoy their arrivals at the nation’s airports with the introduction of e-gate. E-gate is an electronic gate-just like scanner-that has all the modern facilities required to scan passengers who just came intoContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the institution will continue to collaborate with government and other stakeholders on issues concerning migration. Peters communicated this on Monday at a one-day sensitisation and awareness workshop on the current migration issues in Nigeria, organisedContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian A freight forwarder and end-to-end services provider, Mr Tunde Okiwe, has expressed concerns over difficulties faced by businesses in the ecosystem, due to challenges in accessing forex. Okiwe, who is also the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Baxwell Global Solutions ltd., told the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigerians in New York have again appealed to the Federal Government to provide passport production printers to the Nigeria Consulate to enhance smooth passport services in the U.S. The concerned Nigerians made the call at a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Consulate forContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu A U.S. author and development producer in the film industry, Dr Chastity Singletary, says tracing her family roots to Nigeria gives her happiness and a sense of completeness. Singletary said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says the Federal Government is working to ensure enabling environment for youths to excel in their chosen career and to stem the “Japa Syndrome.” Olawande told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that with enablingContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged youths to be innovative in their thinking to drive progress and transformation in the country. The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) in a statement on Sunday said Hamzat gave the advice during his visit toContinue Reading
