One-time Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has been given seven days to pay N500 million and apologise for his Twitter post alleging linking Transport Minister Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to the over N13 billion recently found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi Lagos. Similarly, Lere Olayinka, Media Aide to […]
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has taken the promotion of made-in-Aba products to Guangzhou, China, where he assured investors of a safe and economically vibrant business environment. The governor, according to a statement issued in Umuahia in Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, gave the assurance during his presentation on the investment […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC) says it will ensure uninterrupted power supply throughout the Easter period in the zone. To this end, the electricity company said it had already adopted some measures. Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, Corporate Communications of the company, told the the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on […]
A man whose identity has been shielded by a local church in Makurdi, has shocked church members with a tithe offering of N42 million. Investigations by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi revealed that the money was paid into the UBA account of the NKST Church High Level Makurdi. Although the pastor of […]
Forty Nigerian Festival Managers have been trained by the British Council on the management of festivals for economic gains, under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Nigeria’s Ministry of Information and Culture and the Council. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday when he received the […]
A consortium of Chinese Companies has concluded arrangements for the take-off of construction of an International Market at Ikot Ekpene and Eket local government areas of Akwa Ibom State. The consortium companies comprises of China Railway and Airport Construction Company, Yiwu International Market Group, Ande Logistics, Forte Energy and Jaagris Nigeria Limited. The leader of […]
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) said Mirinda and Lucozade soft drinks are unsafe for Nigerian consumers. The Council said both beverages contained benzoic acid level above the limit approved by the Nigerian Industrial Standard (NIS). The Council said in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja that while the NIS limit for benzoic acid is 250mg/Kg, […]
A tip-off by a whistle blower on Tuesday led to the discovery of a staggering sum of N4 billion in a new generation bank by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The money, according to the anti-graft agency, is suspected to be proceeds of crime. According to EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, […]
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has facilitated the training of medical workers from hospitals in Anambra State on emergency resuscitation, delivering a critical component of its commitment to provide skilled and timely response to medical emergencies in the state. The training of the 70 staff on Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday released additional $250 million on 7 to 30-day forwards for agriculture, airline, petroleum products and raw materials. The Bank also called for bids for wholesale spot for $100 million for Basic/Personal Travelling Allowance, medicals and tuition fees. Confirming this in Abuja on Wednesday, the Acting Director, Corporate […]