Consumers paid N191.65 for a litre of petrol in September on the average, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) stated on Saturday. It stated in its “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol)’’ Price Watch for September 2022 that the average price was a 16.26 per cent increase over the N164.85 paid...
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By ORKULA to SHAAGGEE, Abuja The Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) has said that it was committed to ensuring that the country meets all its demands for rubber-related products, technologies and services. Head of Research Outreach Development at the institute, Dr. Paul Anegbeh, who gave the assurance in...
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with Bizi Mobile Cashless Consult, on Friday sensitised ‘Keke Napep,’ tricycle riders and their customers at Oshodi Market on how to onboard the eNaira app. Traders in wears, shoes, kitchen items, among other commodities, were encouraged to open the eNaira wallet...
For his exemplary leadership in public service, President Muhammad Buhari on Friday conferred the Excellence in Public Service Award to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, as well as 43 others, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Ahmed...
The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) says 84 individuals and organisations are to receive its Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) impact awards. A statement issued on Friday by the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of NASME, Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, described the MSMEs impact...
The morale of staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was boosted within the week as the House of Representatives declared support to the quest by the company to embark on the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries. The support was declared by the house ad hoc Committee...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Thursday in Abuja, told a gathering designed for State Governors that the potentials of broadband are so enormous that if made available for their citizens, will be the best gift for their...
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its variety of retail products specifically designed to enhance the operations and sustenance of various businesses in the country. The products: Petroleum Dealership Finance (PDF), Operational Vehicle Finance (OVF) and Commercial Mortgage will strengthen the capacity of businesses to meet their immediate...
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has resumed export operations at the Forcados Oil Export Terminal, where repair works on the pipeline has been going for some days. The SPDC’s Media Relations Manager, Mrs Abimbola Essien-Nelson, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. NAN...
The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has queried the partnership between Nigeria and Ethiopia on the Nigerian Air project. The lawmakers, who raised their concerns at a public hearing on Thursday in Abuja, said that they were determined to protect national interest. Rep. Preye Oseke (PDP-Bayelsa) said that...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the has announced the sale of Polaris Bank to a new core investor, Strategic Capital Investment Ltd. (SCIL). A statement signed by Mr Osita Nwanisobi, Director, Corporate Communications and posted on CBN website on Thursday, said the sale was concluded after a...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) Plc, in conjunction with Bankers’ Committee will soon float a national card scheme to improve the payment system in Nigeria. Mr Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director, NIBSS, said this at a Bankers’ Committee press briefing on Thursday. He...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has announced the commencement of the MTN Pulse Blow My Hustle initiative at a press launch on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Blow My Hustle campaign aims to empower young Nigerians with viable businesses through capacity building and grants. According...
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By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications (NCC) has ordered the reversal of the implementation of the newly approved 10% hike in tariff for voice and data services. This is according to a statement issued by The NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka on Wednesday in Abuja....
The African Development Bank (AfDB), says mitigating climate change requires urgent and significant reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the petroleum sector. Elisabeth Mitchell, Independent Advisor and Consultant to the AfDB said this during a PowerPoint presentation on Wednesday. The presentation was made at the Knowledge Sharing Webinar...
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the aviation ministry to ensure that the planned national air carrier, Nigeria Air, commences operations before the end of 2022. The president said this at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Ministerial Performance Review Retreat in Abuja. ”In line with the outcome of the...
Some financial analysts have urged the Federal Government to raise the nation’s oil production to OPEC quota, as panacea to ensure fiscal sustainability and reduce the proposed budget deficit. They made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Prof. Sherifdean...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has said that the decision by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut two million barrels of crude oil production was a unanimous one. Chief Sylva, who stated this in a statement issued on...