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Month: May 2017

ExxonMobil, PENGASSAN labour matter snowballing to halt oil production if…

Happenstances trailing the yet to be called off industrial action embarked upon by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and a subsidiary of United States’ ExxonMobil Corporation is becoming a source of concern in the…

‘FG’s expected decision on fuel price, electricity tariff’ll decide recession exit’

Though there has been pockets of pronouncements that Nigeria is on way out of recession, there are, however, indications that the much anticipated recovery may be hindered by a combination government’s decision on fuel price and electricity tariff amongst other…

Re-award contracts to reliable companies if you terminate any, Niger Delta youths tell FG

Freedom fighters and some repentant Niger Delta militants have called on the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to re-award any contract it terminates on grounds of poor delivery to better contractor and never to attempt total abandonment. Reacting the latest…

FAAN extends Ebola screening to all incoming flights, passengers

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has reactivated suspended total screening of incoming flights and passengers at all international airports following the recent outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo. Spokeswoman of the federal agency, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, said in…

Star Alliance unveils 20th anniversary mileage contest

To celebrate 20 years of connecting people and cultures, Star Alliance and its 28 member carriers today announced the launch of a worldwide competition whereby customers can share their favourite cultural experiences with other travellers for a chance to win…

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NCC remains the most consumer-centric agency in Nigeria— Abdullahi Maikano

There is no gainsaying the fact that since the emergence of GSM revolution in early 2000, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been on the toes of operators for the satisfaction of the Nigerian consumers. In this expansive media chat…

launch of Abuja DSO
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NBC begins code review retreat in Kano, says June 20 DSO sacrosanct

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday, kicked off four-day retreat at the ancient city of Kano to review Code and develop strategic templates that will drive the terminal segment of the delivery of Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Nigeria…

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Kingdom of Tonga making great strides in ICT development for citizens—CTO

The Secretary-General of Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), Mr. Shola Taylor has hosted a delegation from the Kingdom of Tonga, on the headquarters of the CTO in London on the occasion of Tonga joining the CTO. The delegation was headed by…