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Month: June 2021

Chevron, PIND team up with IRDC to rescue Ondo riverine communities

In keeping with its Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) sealed with host communities in operations area especially as it concerns sustainable  energy, oil giants, NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Ltd Joint Venture (CNL),  in partnership with Ilaje Rural Development Committee (IRDC) and Foundation…

Enforcement: Shippers’ Council seals APMDC over non- compliance

Associated Port & Marine Development Company (APMDC) Limited today had its operations shutdown by Port Economic Regulator, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). The cargo – consolidator had been issued several notices to address infractions ranging from charging in forex to non-compliance…

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Stakeholders’ advice compel FG to shift NIN-SIM Deadline to July 26

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the 26th of July, 2021.  The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrolment…

UBA Innovates as RED Radio’s Podcast go Live 24/7

Africa’s global bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) is leading again through innovation as it launches a podcast, RED Radio, which is available 24/7. The dynamic and creative online radio channel, RED Radio now provides round the clock informative…

Nigeria Stock Exchange (NGX) Rebrands Market Indices.

Nigerian Exchange Limited (“NGX” or “The Exchange”) is pleased to announce the rebranding of all its existing indices by changing the prefix from NSE to NGX. The transition, which is effective Monday, 28 June 2021, leverages on the new brand…

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MTN, others to reach one billion people in driving green actions

MTN Group has today joined ‘Every Action Counts’, a new coalition to connect experts in nature conservation and climate change with some of the world’s leading digital platforms, financial institutions and consumer goods firms. As we drive greater digital and…

Mopheth CEO shares tips on healthy living

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of one of Nigeria’s leading pharmacy has said that adherence to medical advice is key to remaining healthy in a time when the threat of covid-19 still hang on the global population. Pharmacist Kunle…

PIND, CNL partner with IRDC to electrify Ondo riverine communities

….Helping Communities meet Goal 7 of the SDGs To deepen provision sustainable energy to some riverine communities in Ondo State, oil giants, NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Ltd Joint Venture (CNL), in partnership with Ilaje Rural Development Committee (IRDC) and Foundation for Partnership…

FG commends NGX on capital market development

The Federal Government has commended the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited for its efforts in ensuring that the Nigerian capital market (NCM) is deepened. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, made the commendation during a courtesy…

AFD, NPA partner on Port Infrastructure master plan

*Agence Française de Development (AFD), a public sector funding agency promoted by the French Government, has expressed its readiness to support the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in her quest to modernise and expand Port infrastructure for a competitive and cost…