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Governors, stakeholders honour Rotimi Amaechi for contributing to economy
The contributions of the former Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi to the nation’s economy were relived in Lagos at the weekend, by some political elites and stakeholders in the maritime/transportation industry.
24 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
A suspected arson attack on an animation production company in Japan killed 24 people and injured dozens more on Thursday, with flames gutting the building in the city of Kyoto.
Stakeholders concerned over 10% growth projection for maritime industry
Maritime stakeholders have listed some measures that would be required to achieve 10 per cent growth in the sector as projected by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA.
Megan Rapinoe joins Serena Williams in vow to fight for equal pay ‘every day...
United States forward Megan Rapinoe has echoed Serena Williams' comments on equal pay amid the Women's World Cup winners' ongoing fight for parity with the men's team.
OPS commends federal government for signing AfCFTA
The Organised Private Sector (OPS), has expressed satisfaction with the signing of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by Federal Government.
Maritine academy rector advocates jail-term for discrimination against women
The Rector, Maritine Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd), has called for sanctions, including jail-terms for operators who discriminate or abuse female workforce onboard ships in Nigeria.
NAFDAC governing council suspends implementation of new tariffs
The Governing Council of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has suspended implementation of the new tariffs which came into effect on June 1 2019 in order to douse tension and assuage the yearnings of stakeholders in the pharmaceutical, Food and Allied Industries.
Man docked for allegedly stealing goods worth N756,000
A 19-year-old man, Wasiu Babatunde, on Tuesday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for alleged theft of goods, valued at N756,000.
Murder suspect slashes own throat during trial
A man accused of killing and dismembering a 24-year-old woman slashed his neck and fell from his wheelchair during his murder trial.
MAN: Standard organisation is inefficient
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has advised the federal government to re-examine the mandate of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
Former President Obasanjo urges President Buhari to sign Africa free trade agreement
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFT) agreement.
President Buhari: National interest will guide decision on AFCFTA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria will be guided by ‘‘national interest’’ in taking any decision on the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
DisCos seek measures to drive power sector investment
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have called for the creation of an enabling environment to ensure cost recovery and further drive investments in the nation’s power sector.
Sam Amadi: Nigeria’s power sector designed to fail
Former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Professor Sam Amadi, has said that the nation’s power sector was ab initio designed to fail, “because the government had failed to corporatise and commercialise the sector before privatising.”
BMO: Former President Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar are villians of June 12
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said on Friday that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo deserve to be listed among the villains of June 12 and placed in a hall of shame for their act of perfidy against Moshood Abiola and other unsung heroes of the struggle for democratic rule.
Police arrest man for killing wife in Anambra
A 41-year-old man, Sunday Ngwu, has been arrested by Anambra State police command for allegedly killing his wife, Amara, on Ikwo Street, Ibollo, Awada, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
MAN: Poor power supply affecting investments
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has cried out that investments are being lost as a result of the continued poor power supply across the country.
African Union begs Nigeria to join new trade zone
The African Union has urged Nigeria, the continent’s biggest economy, to join a new pan-African trade zone before the agreement comes into effect at the end of the month.
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NEMA: Shiites burnt down two quick response ambulances
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Monday accused members of the Shiite group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, of burning down two ambulances at the Agency’s Emergency Response and Ambulance Bays (ERABs) in Abuja.
NSE indices resume with 40% loss amid profit taking
Activities on the nation’s bourse opened for the week on Monday on downward posture, with crucial market indices shedding 0.40 per cent.
Winifred Oyo-Ita: Unrealistic demands by labour unions hampering implementation of new minimum wage
The Federal Government has revealed that the new minimum wage of N30,000 is yet to be implemented in full across the board in the Federal Civil Service because of unrealistic demands of the labour unions.
Tribunal: PDP tenders 241 exhibits against Governor Ganduje’s election
Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the March 23 Governorship election in Kano State, on Monday, tendered 241 exhibits before the state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
Federal government set to deploy biogas for power generation
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja affirmed its readiness to deploy biogas for electricity generation in the country.
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Newcastle have deal in place for Hoffenheim’s Joelinton
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Serap drags senior Nigerian officials to ICC ‘for leaving 13.2 million children out of...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to Mrs. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging her to use her “good offices to investigate whether the problem of out-of-school children in Nigeria, and the failure of the Nigerian authorities over the years to address it amount to violence against children and crimes against humanity within the jurisdiction of the ICC.”
Afcon: Third place finish, great achievement for young Super Eagles – Alex Iwobi
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Rivers government moves to end terror attacks on waterways
Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has reiterated the State Government’s determination to totally terminate terror attacks on the state’s marine corridor.