…As Minister, others applaud transparent auction of spectrum Barely a week before the deadline set by the NCC for the payment of the spectrum fees by the winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, the Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications…
The Borno State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BOCCIMA) has commended the Military and Governor Babagana Zulum in reopening two roads in the State. The reopened roads include Maiduguri-Bama-Banki and the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gambouru linking Cameroon, Chad and Niger. BOCCIMA’s Director General, Abdullahi Usman, disclosed, yesterday (Thursday), in Maiduguri that; “The reopening of roads will…
The Enugu State High Court has declared that local governments have no powers or locus to collect business premises levies from the citizens. Delivering judgement on Tuesday in a suit filed by Civil Rights Realization and Advancement Network, the court presided over by Honorable Justice Cyprian Ajah, said:“Such power has been donated to the State by…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) in partnership with The Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada has commenced training of 112 women on export support services in Abuja, Kano and Lagos states. The training initiated through the Women in Trade for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (WIT) (2019-2024) is aimed at promoting the exportation of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared DCP Abba Kyari wanted over cocaine deal. The agency released video of the cocaine transactions showing DCP Kyari concluding the deal. The agency issued the following statement afterwards: Text of NDLEA’s Spokesman, Femi Babafemi’s press briefing declaring DCP Abba Kyari wanted: “Gentlemen of the press, there is…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has secured approval to launch a $50 million fund for Nigerian Oil and Gas Parks (NOGAPS) Manufacturing Product Line. The fund would be dedicated to companies that would operate in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Parks and engage in the manufacturing of equipment components used in the…
Kano State Government Northwestern Nigeria, is seeking the cooperation of Ethiopian government to develope it’s Special Agro Processing Zone. Kano state Governor Dr. Umar Ganduge represented by his Deputy, Nasiru Gawuna stated during a study tour to Ethiopia initiated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, He said they were in the East…
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Dr. Bashir Jamoh says the Agency is committed to continuously collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria attains the status of not only the hub of maritime activities in the West and Central Africa region but also a major maritime player globally. Dr. Jamoh…
COMMUNIQUE OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS The Council of Ministers met onFriday February 11, 2022 , in the usual room for deliberations, under the chairmanship of His Excellency, Mr. MOHAMED BAZOUM, President of the Republic, President of the Council of Ministers. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the Board took the…
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed called for provision of more humanitarian aid and assistance to the war affected communities in Ethiopia. The Deputy Secretary-General gave a press conference today to local and international media outlets on her visits to conflict hit and drought stricken regional states, describing an “extraordinary visit…
