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Water Transportation: Lagos assures local boats manufacturers of patronage
Lagos state government has assured local builders of boats that the state government would scale up their businesses by regularly patronising them in line with the vision of making water transportation one of the best possible alternatives.
Adamawa governor sacks 300 polytechnic staff employed by predecessor
Adamawa government on Tuesday issued sack letters to some academic and non-academic staff of the state polytechnic, employed from the year 2017 to 2019.
Brazil launches job program amid mass unemployment
President Jair Bolsonaro launched a jobs program Monday largely based on tax reductions as Brazil struggles to put more than 12 million people back to work.
Restriction: Tricycle operators protest in Abuja as FCTA begins mass arrest
The jobs of 40,000 operators of tricycles (popularly known as keke) in Abuja would be under serious threat as the Federal Capital Territory Administration begins mass arrest of those who fail to comply with the restriction order and ban from the city.
Rivers governor declares war on Nigerian Bar Association, withdraws supports
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared war on Rivers State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for issuing what he regarded as politically motivated ultimatums on security in the state.
NDDC: Ex-agitators, stakeholders pass vote of confidence on new management
Some stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have passed a vote of confidence on the three-man Interim Management Committee approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to oversee the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
How former Lagos governor blackmailed, harassed us from performing – Speaker
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Friday disclosed how the immediate past administration of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode employed blackmail and harassment to witch-hunt and deprive the House of performing its duties appropriately.
Presidency admits laying off VP Osinbajo’s aides
The Presidency has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari laid off some aides to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as part of the ongoing overhauling of the seat of government.
NPA boss pledges effective service delivery in ports
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman, has given an assurance of the agency’s determination to ensure effective service delivery in all Nigerian ports.
Reps committee on maritime safety commends maritime academy rector for saving institution
House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has commended the Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Commodore Emmanuel Effedua for turning round the fortunes of the academy within a short period.
Minister threatens to revoke undeveloped plots in Abuja
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has threatened to revoke all undeveloped plots at Shere Galuwyi Resettlement site in Bwari Area Council.
Governor El-Rufai: We will correct our mistakes
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Friday, said the administration would correct its mistakes and uplift the living standard of the people in the next four years.
Official: Serving senator handling 300 NDDC projects
A serving senator is single-handedly handling about 300 contracts for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), an official was quoted as saying.
NDE: President Buhari committed to creating jobs for youths, women
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Nasarawa State says that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is committed to creating mass employment for Nigerians, especially women and youths.
IGR: Aliyu warns SDAs in FCT against Sabotage, vows Sanctions
Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has vowed to deal decisively with any Secretariat, Department and Agency, SDA, under her supervision that may want to sabotage the efforts of government in scaling up its internal revenue generation.
Senate screens Pius Odubu, Bernard Okumagba, 12 others for NDDC Board
The Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs Thursday screened President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominees for the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
NDDC: IYC wants Senator Akpabio removed as Niger Delta minister
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has called for the immediate sack of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for undue interference in the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Godwin Emefiele: Smuggling must be dealt with to revive cotton, sub-sector
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says smuggling must be dealt with to effectively and successfully revive Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) sub-sector.
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Oil rose on Thursday after industry data showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories, while comments from an OPEC official about lower-than-expected U.S. shale production growth in 2020 also provided some support.
Alexander Zverev denies illegal phone use at ATP Finals
Alexander Zverev denied he was using his phone illegally during his ATP Finals round-robin defeat to Stefanos Tsitsipas at London’s O2 Arena.
Super Eagles star celebrates Nigeria win over Benin’s Squirrels in style
Super Eagles vice-captain Williams Troost-Ekong has applauded Nigeria’s hard-fought win over Benin’s Squirrels in their 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifier.
Uli Hoeness set to end an era after transforming Bayern Munich
Having transformed Bayern Munich into one of Europe’s strongest clubs, then been jailed for tax evasion, Uli Hoeness will bring the curtain down on a glorious 40-year reign at the German giants when he steps down as club president on Friday.
President Buhari meets Pearson educational group management in London — in pictures
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in London, met with management of Pearson Educational Group in London.
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India looking for more foreign investments in oil sector – minister
The minister reportedly said that India wants to be the new destination for global energy players, and that the country would secure world class technology and implement any policy reforms needed to become an international energy leader.
13 killed in Lagos-Ibadan highway car crash
Thirteen persons were on Wednesday died in an auto crash at Sapade-Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, officials said.
2020 budget will gulp bulk of looted funds recovered
There were indications on Tuesday that paucity of funds available to the Federal Government to meet infrastructural needs, especially the implementation of the 2020 budget when passed, may compel the government to channel most of the funds so far recovered through its anti-graft policy into the budget.
Kogi guber: Governor Bello group embark of health outreaches
A socio-political group under the auspices of One-on-One4GYB/CEDO has said it has treated over 3,000 Kogi indigenes who were suffering from various ailments free of charge.
Oman: OPEC, allies likely to extend oil supply curbs
Oman said on Monday that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied oil producers could extend a deal to limit crude supply but may not consider deepening cuts.