Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has said it would initiate a media pilgrims package for journalists. Pam stated this at a news conference on the conclusion of the December 2022 main pilgrimage to Israel ...
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ExxonMobil Declares Force Majeure On Crude Oil Lifting In Nigeria
American oil major, ExxonMobil has declared force majeure on oil lifting from several ports in Nigeria. This follows reported industrial action by the company’s in-house workers union, the company said, in a statement yesterday. LEADERSHIP reports that this will lead to ...
Read More »Okowa Faults Restriction On Medical Practitioners From Leaving Nigeria
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has faulted restricting medical practitioners from moving out of the country, declaring that such experts could be exported to needy nations. Nigeria has the challenge of nurses, midwives and doctors exiting the country while the ...
Read More »Release NDDC’s N500bn Recovered Debt In Your Custody, MOSIEND Tells EFCC
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to release to release the over N500 billion recovered debts of the Niger Delta Development ...
Read More »Strike: Aviation Ministry Appeals For Suspension Of Action
…As unions threaten total shutdown The Ministry of Aviation has called on aviation unions to end the industrial action which has crippled activities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. The ministry, in a statement by its spokesperson, Odutayo Oluseyi, said: ...
Read More »Involve MfBs In Policy Formulation, Implementation, NAMB Urges CBN
The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has renewed its call on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to always Involve MfBs in the formulation and implementation of key policies. The association also urged the apex bank to involve microfinance ...
Read More »World Bank: Engage Reappraisal Engagement Amidst Slow Economic Growth – Group
Some financial experts have advised the Federal Government to reappraise engagement with the World Bank Group in the interest of economic growth. The experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of the ongoing Spring Meeting ...
Read More »Mining: Association Partners Countries For International Standards
The Gold Miners Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMPMA) said it was committed to partner with other mining developed countries to achieve international standards in the sector. President of the association, Mr Auwal Bununu, said this while speaking with ...
Read More »81 Division Garrison Wins Nigerian Army Combat Competition
The Nigerian Army on Sunday ended its Inter-Brigade Combat and Proficiency Competition with 81 Division Garrison emerging the overall winner with a total of 460 points. The event, held at the training ground of the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala in ...
Read More »Nigeria Needs Homegrown Cyber Security Solutions – Afolabi
The Founder of Eko Innovation Centre, Lagos, Mr Victor Afolabi, says Nigeria needs homegrown cyber security solutions that understand the challenges of its local environment. Afolabi, also the Curator of Art of Technology Lagos, made this known during the grand ...
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