Marine
14 Nov
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched a concerted effort to secure Nigeria’s re-election to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. Oyetola inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Tuesday to promote the campaign. Nigeria, which previously served on the Council in 1975, 2001, and 2005, hopes to reclaim its seat…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has advised the passengers to speak up against dangerous driving and reckless drivers to minimize road crashes during the Yuletide. Mr Wasiu Ogunmufun, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ota. Ogunmufun…
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The Nigeria National Park Service (NPS) says it has expanded its reach with the takeover of three forest reserves in 2024. Dr Ibrahim Goni, Conservator General (CG), in a statement on Monday said that the forest reserves had been converted to national parks . Goni named the new parks as Hadejia Wetlands, Oba-Hills and Marhai…
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Britain's economy was stagnant in the third quarter, according to revised official data released Monday, dealing a fresh blow to the Labour government.
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Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Monday said the struggling Japanese automaker was in "panic mode" as it prepares to start talks on a merger with industry arch-rival Honda.
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Katsina State governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has reiterated his administration's commitment to empowering young women to enable them to become productive members of society. Radda spoke Sunday evening at the graduation ceremony of 500 young women from the Skills Acquisition Center of the Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development. The young women who…
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged Nigerian to avoid panic buying as there is enough fuel in the country. Mr Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN Publicity Secretary said this on Sunday in Abuja. He commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for reducing the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol,…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, instructed Nigerians to assault policemen who engage in stop and search on their phones. Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement. A media report claimed that the IGP had given the go-ahead and ensured that any…
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Electricity subsidy gulped N1.4 trillion in the first, second, and third quarters of 2024 despite a tariff increase, according to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The NERC revealed this in its third-quarter report. According to the NERC, the government covered the gap between the cost-reflective and allowed tariff in the form of tariff subsidies.…
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The Federal Government has officially announced Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday 1st of January, 2025
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Petrol will now sell for ₦935 per litre across Nigeria, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) announced. The association cited a new pricing framework with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). IPMAN President Maigandi Garima explained that the reduction follows a significant cut in the ex-depot price to…