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NPA expects 87 ships at ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority has said that 87 ships would sail into the nation’s ports between April 5 and April 30. The NPA disclosed this in its daily report “Shipping Position” released in Lagos on Friday. “The...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Poor network: MTN promises improved service
Following several complaints from telecom consumers in the country, Mobile phone operator MTN said it is intensifying its investment in improving quality data and voice service despite severe threats posed by Boko Haram terrorists to its installations...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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CBN may sell N410billion worth of bonds in second quarter 2013
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may sell as much as N410 billion worth of bonds during the second quarter of this year. The DMO disclosed this in its provisional calendar...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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1000 Days TO End Of MDGs Framework: Nigeria MDGs Office Enumerates Gains, Challenges
Nigeria has recorded remarkable successes in the implementation of Millennium Development Goals, MDGs in the past few years, though the country could have done better in some areas, Dr Precious Gbeneol, Senior Special Assistant to the President...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Niger Insurance unveils life annuity product into market
NIGER Insurance plc has unveils life annuity product into the market as part of efforts to ensure that retirees in the country are self-sufficient financially and live comfortably after their active working life. The company’s Managing Director,...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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IEI pays N1.2b claims last year
International Energy Insurance Plc, a leading underwriter paid out a huge sum of N1.2 billion on claims within the 12 calendar months of 2012. This payment symbolises one of the company’s core values “Dependability” which is the...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Taskforce begins patrol of BRT lanes with cameras today
Worried by the alleged constant abuse of dedicated BRT lanes by private vehicles and military personnel, the Lagos Taskforce on Environment and Special Offence Enforcement Unit will today begin monitoring of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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NSE appoints 14 firms as designated advisors for ASeM
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the selection of 14 companies as Designated Advisors, DAs, for soon to be launched Alternative Securities Market, ASeM. Mid-sized and other upstart companies are expected to access the market through...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Agbaje attributes GTB’s strong results to customer loyalty
Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje, has attributed the strong results posted by the banks for the financial year to customer loyalty. Speaking to a group of journalists, just days after the...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Scrapping of NECO, UTME: Senate summons education minister, others
Senate has waded into the proposed scrapping of the National Examinations Council (NECO) as well as the Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examination (UTME) by the Federal Government. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, Uche Chukwumerije said a...
- Posted April 8, 2013
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Osun enters into partnership with Malaysian company, signs MoU
In line with its drive for economic growth, the Osun State Government has signed a Memorandum of understanding with a Malaysian company, Asa Palmilk (M) Sdn Bhd (Palmilk) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The MoU is targeted at...
- Posted April 6, 2013
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Govt plans new land registration system
TO ensure efficiency, the Presidency Thursday announced that it would soon introduce new land titling and registration module in the country to make land registration simpler and more participatory. The Chairman Presidential Committee on Land Reform, Prof....
- Posted April 6, 2013
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N250b Lekki port takes off Sept. 2016
Louis Berger Group leads project’s consortium THE proposed Lekki port, to be located in the Lagos Free Trade Zone,may become operational in the third quarter of 2016,going by the work schedule of its promoters. Already, the Lekki...
- Posted April 6, 2013
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Soku oil field/boundary dispute: Bayelsa accuses Rivers of abuse of judicial process
Bayelsa State Government has accused its Rivers State counterpart of abuse of judicial process over the disputed Soku Oil Fields/Boundary. The chiefs and principal members of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area in Rivers State had in a suit...
- Posted April 6, 2013