The company had been mining titanium ore quietly in the area, before it was uncovered and ordered to produce relevant documents, according to a government official. The Akwa Ibom State Government has closed down a Chinese mining firm, Ruitai Mining Company, for failing to produce an operation licence. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Uno Eno, said this ... Read More »
In a new development, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to lead the national governorship campaign council ahead of the Kogi State poll slated for November 11 . Suleiman Arugungu, the party’s National Organising Secretary, made the announcement in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday night. Recall, the ... Read More »
Since the new democratic dispensation in Nigeria, the issue of the inclusion of ‘technocrats’ in the composition of cabinets at the federal and State levels have been a controversial one. Technocrats, as used and generally acceptable by the stakeholders in the political environment, are those with competencies in certain fields but are not politicians or active participants in politics. Except ... Read More »
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Team that paid a Solidarity Visit to Chief Kunle Soname has praised the astute business mogul and philanthropist for being a true believer in the development of the youth through sports. The NOC Team was led by Tunde Popoola, the Secretary-General, Ademola Are, Chairman of the Marketing Commission and Emmanuel Nweri, the Senior Manager at ... Read More »
Describing the roles of journalists in society as indispensable, the Olori advised Journalists to report more on the happenings at the grassroots as many people at that level are suffering and their plight needs to be reported to elicit positive response from appropriate quarters. In the category of awards for organisation were the Dangote Group, Airtel Networks Nigeria Limited, and ... Read More »
The Lebanese Nigerian Initiative (LNI), a non-profit organisation established by business leaders of the Lebanese community in Nigeria has awarded a fully funded MBA scholarship at the very iconic American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon to Mr. Bosun Adebola, a young IT specialist. Mr. Adebola becomes the third Nigerian to benefit from the $1.5m LNI-AUB endowment fund which will ensure ... Read More »
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration is deploying drones, helicopters and other technological innovations to address security challenges in the State. The governor stated this when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, comprising Ogun and Lagos states, Major General Mohammad Usman, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at ... Read More »
The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka has done a lot to improve the standard of living of staff of the Commission, investigations by this medium have revealed. Some members of staff of the Commission who spoke with our correspondent confirmed that Dr Dankaka has put in place measures which have enhanced the welfare of the ... Read More »
The State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some members, following complaints of anti-party activities. A statement by the Chairman of the party, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal noted that the disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct and actions that embarrassed and ... Read More »
150,000 passengers are expected to board the train daily. “The train would run 12 trips in two schedules for now – 6.30 am to 10 am (morning peak) and 4.30 pm – 9 pm (evening peak). The train will stop for 90 seconds at each station. It will run 76 trips, from 5.30 am to 11 pm, when it becomes ... Read More »
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