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Business

Investors threaten divestment over FG’s Free Trade Zones reform plans

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 - by Admin III

Leading investors in Nigerian Free Trade Zones have threatened to commence divestment from the zones following what they called an attempt by the federal ministry of Industries, Trade and Investment …

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Nigerian News

NPA MD suspension: Northern forum alleges witch-hunt

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

The suspension of the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, was politically motivated by desperate politicians seeking to run for president in 2023, a northern group …

NPA MD suspension: Northern forum alleges witch-hunt Read More
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Nigerian News

Corruption in NPA, NDDC: APC dismisses PDP’s call for Ameachi’s sack

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the call by the call to sack the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Ameachi by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the alleged …

Corruption in NPA, NDDC: APC dismisses PDP’s call for Ameachi’s sack Read More
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Coastline terminals: Dangote Group denies affiliation with ICTSI

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 - by David Agba

Dangote Group has denied owning or having any affiliation with the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) or its proxy. Group Chief, Branding & Communications, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina in …

Coastline terminals: Dangote Group denies affiliation with ICTSI Read More
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Nigerian News

N165bn NPA scandal: ADP demands thorough probe, insist on removal of Koko

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The opposition Action Democratic Party (ADP) has called for a full-scale investigation into alleged theft of over 165 billion Naira from the coffers of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) between …

N165bn NPA scandal: ADP demands thorough probe, insist on removal of Koko Read More
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Abuja schools remains safe, FCTA assures residents

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

The Acting secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) Education Secretary Leramoh Abdulrazak has again reiterated the safety of it’s teeming school age students in the various schools in the Federal Capital …

Abuja schools remains safe, FCTA assures residents Read More
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Business

Bad roads to ports, COVID-19 lower exports, imports by 10.92%

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 - by Blessing Anaro

Difficulty in export products accessing the ports as a result of bad roads and the impact of the Covid-19 reduced total exports and imports by 10.92 per cent from 16,458,088mt …

Bad roads to ports, COVID-19 lower exports, imports by 10.92% Read More
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Nigerian News

Impeachment: We ‘ll expose you to Vatican, Nabena warns Mbaka

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yekini Nabena, has cautioned the spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka, …

Impeachment: We ‘ll expose you to Vatican, Nabena warns Mbaka Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigeria, UAE soon to close differences – NCAA assures

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 - by Adeola Tukuru

The Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Musa Nuhu, has assured Nigerians that the federal government was sorting out concerns with Emirates Airlines, as it had engaged the United Arab …

Nigeria, UAE soon to close differences – NCAA assures Read More
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Business

Apapa gridlock worsens as NPA’s electronic call up continues to falter

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 - by Admin III

Port users, commuters and other motorists are currently groaning over the worsening gridlock on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and along the Marine Bridge, Ijora, as trailers and tanker drivers have taken …

Apapa gridlock worsens as NPA’s electronic call up continues to falter Read More
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Business

Sugar war: NPA sides with Dangote against BUA, bans sugar importation from FTZ

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 - by David Agba with agencies

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has banned the importation of sugar from free trade zones, thus taking sides with Dangote Industries Limited and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc in their turf …

Sugar war: NPA sides with Dangote against BUA, bans sugar importation from FTZ Read More
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Nigerian News

My relationship with Buhari cordial, frank, honest – Tinubu

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispelled insinuation of crisis between him and President Muhammadu Buhari, adding that his relationship with …

My relationship with Buhari cordial, frank, honest – Tinubu Read More
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Nigerian News

APC condemns attack on Gov Uzodinma’s country home

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the attack by hoodlums on the country home of the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma. The party also condemned the attacks on …

APC condemns attack on Gov Uzodinma’s country home Read More
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Business

NPA appoints 12 GMs, AGMs

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 - by David Agba with agencies

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the appointment of four new General Managers and eight Assistant General Managers. The new appointments, according to a press release signed by the …

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Nigerian News

2023 political gladiators behind ALGON crisis – IMC

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Interim Management Committee (IMC), of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has blamed politicians anging to use the association for their selfish interest ahead of 2023 general …

2023 political gladiators behind ALGON crisis – IMC Read More
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Business

Covid-19: New protocols take effect across Nigerian airports

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 - by Suleiman Idris

Efforts to curb the spread of mutating variants of the Covid-19 virus from infecting the population has seen a change in passengers’ facilitation procedures across Nigerian airports, the Federal Airports …

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Nigerian News

COVID-19: New protocol takes effect across Nigerian airports

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 - by Suleiman Idris

Efforts to curb the spread of mutating variants of the COVID-19 virus from infecting the population has witnessed a change in passenger’s facilitation procedures across Nigerian airports. the Federal Airports …

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Nigerian News

Bizman petitions NHRC, PCC over KASUPDA’s plan to demolish property

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 - by Ahmid Lawal

A Kaduna based businesman, Alhaji Bello Barau has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Public Complainant Commission (PCC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to save him from …

Bizman petitions NHRC, PCC over KASUPDA’s plan to demolish property Read More
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Nigerian News

NEPZA, IFC seek FEC’s buy-in on medical SEZs establishment

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has urged the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to make the idea of establishing Medical Special Economic Zones …

NEPZA, IFC seek FEC’s buy-in on medical SEZs establishment Read More
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Nigerian News

Flooding: FEMA embarks on sensitisation of FCT residents

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 - by Paul Okah

The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has warned FCT residents against building on water ways and indiscriminate waste disposal. Speaking Wednesday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2021 Flood …

Flooding: FEMA embarks on sensitisation of FCT residents Read More
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Nigerian News

Uzodimma sets up whitepaper on land use, rejig cabinet

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 - by Chidiebere Iwuoha

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state Thursday set up a committee for the full implementation of the state’s Whitepaper on Land Use and other Related Matters. The committee is to …

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Nigerian News

Stop insulting Cross River, youth group warns Wike

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 - by Joseph Obung,

A youth group, Cross River State Youth Success Institute (CRSYSI), has warned the River state Governor, Nyesom Wike, to stop insulting Governor Ben Ayade and the people of the state. …

Stop insulting Cross River, youth group warns Wike Read More
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Nigerian News

Abia by-election: APC confirms Mascot Uzor Kalu as candidate

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 - by Admin III

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it will fully participate in Saturday’s bye-election and win in Aba North and Aba South federal constituency seat with its candidate, …

Abia by-election: APC confirms Mascot Uzor Kalu as candidate Read More
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Features

When indiscriminate siren abuse has come to stay

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 - by Admin III

Indiscriminate use of sirens has continued to defy ban despite repeated attempts. ELEOJO IDACHABA in this piece writes on how the abuse causes chaos in the country’s major cities. Indiscriminate …

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Abuja Mass Housing: We’ve commenced contractors’ payment – FHA

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 - by Tope Sunday

Management of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Monday, disclosed that it has commenced payment of contractors who have completed their jobs and verified in both Zuba Zuba and Guzape sites …

Abuja Mass Housing: We’ve commenced contractors’ payment – FHA Read More

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