The Federal Government has dismissed a newspaper report claiming that the Samoa partnership agreement signed June 28 has endorsed the rights of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer(LGBTQ), people in Nigeria. It also rejected the claims that Nigeria would receive 150 billion for entering into the deal. Mr Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and planning, made […]
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, July 6, 2024 (NAN) The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) says Nigeria’s selection as the host of the African Energy Bank (AEB) headquarters highlights Nigeria’s leadership and strong commitment to advancing Africa’s energy goals. The IPPG also congratulated the Federal Government on the momentous occasion of Nigeria being selected as the […]
By Thompson Yamput The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has advised the Federal Government to quickly resolve the impasse surrounding the implementation of a new minimum wage for workers in the country. The Chairman of the association, Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Kazeem Suarau, gave the advice while receiving an award/commendation letter from the […]
By Ishaq Zaki Rep. Abdulmalik Zubairu (APC-Zamfara), on Saturday, sponsored the mass wedding of 105 orphans and underprivileged brides in his constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the wedding fatiha and ceremony took place in Bungudu Town in Bungudu Local Government Area. Zubairu is representating Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in the house […]
By Taiye Agbaje Mr Olubukola Akinwumi, a Deputy Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Friday explained how Nigerians trading on Binance Holdings Limited’s platform use false names in the transactions. Olubukola, who is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2) in the ongoing trial of Binance and its […]
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria (ILAN) on Friday charged insurers not to patronise non-registered members of the institute to facilitate their insurance claims businesses. Mr Oladipupo Olanrewaju, President of ILAN gave the warning during a courtesy visit by some ILAN Executives to the management of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc in […]
By Folasade Akpan Mr Tayo Aduloju, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says with targeted approaches, Nigeria can still meet some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators. Aduloju said this on Friday in Abuja, at a news conference to announce the Policy Innovation Center’s (PIC) annual Gender and Inclusion […]
By Stellamaris Ashinze Zoho Nigeria on Friday highlighted four areas of businesses in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help drive revenue, as it had been predicted to be a major contributor to global economy by 2030. The Country Manager, Zoho Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Ogundare, told newsmen in Lagos that according to the United Nations, […]
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has given 48 hours deadline to new investors for registration of the 2024 oil block licensing bid round. Mr Gbenga Komolafe made this known on Wednesday at the 23rd 2024 Nigerian Oil and Gas Energy Conference (NOG) in Abuja themed “Showcasing Opportunities, Driving Investment, Meeting Energy […]
By Aisha Cole The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made this known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through the Customs spokesman, […]