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NCDMB sensitizes Bench, Bar on Nigerian Content in Rivers

In view of sustaining awareness on the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act among critical stakeholders in the oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) held a one-day sensitisation workshop for members…

TotalEnergies hits 11.1% y/y growth in Q2-23 standalone EPS

TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc (TOTAL) published its Q2-23 unaudited financials yesterday (27 July), reporting an 11.1% y/y growth in Q2-23 standalone EPS to NGN13.62/s (Q2-22: NGN12.26/s), supported primarily by the 25.1% y/y growth in revenue. Accordingly, the H1-23 EPS came…

MMIA Customs Command rakes in N38bn, impounds endangered species Worth N27bn

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Command, under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Mohammed Yusuf, has generated a total of N38,707,054,216.44 between January to June 2023. In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Customs Victor…

Customs, FRSC mull synergy in vehicle database

Pursuant to enhancing national security and curbing revenue loss, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commenced an intensive vehicle database integration of the two government agencies. The collaboration was effected during the official visit…

ESG Compliance Critical to FDIs in Capital Market – Chiemeka

The Divisional Head, Capital Markets at Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, has highlighted the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance and the democratization of data in attracting investments and enhancing stock liquidity in the Nigerian capital market….

ICT

NITDA seeks youths’ interest in tech disruption

The Nigeria’s tech innovators have been charged to employ the use of technology as a source of inspiration in their quest to disrupt businesses as the three capabilities they needed to achieve the feats are now readily available. Kashifu Inuwa,…

Ministry canvasses use of bicycles for health, clean environment

As the recent unprecedented jump in fuel prices hikes harder following the removal of fuel subsidy, the Federal Ministry of Transportation is to consider the use of bicycles as alternative means of commuting as it promotes a cleaner environment and…

‘Over 30,000 skilled Nigerians work with expatriates in Dangote Refinery’

The Management of Dangote Refinery has debunked a report published on the online platforms of some media organisations that the company employed 11,000 skilled workers from India while allegedly neglecting youths from Nigeria and other African countries. In his response,…

NCC boss unveils NCC Staff’s book on Cyber Politics

EVC of NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta and others during the unveiling of Cyber Politics, a new book written by Dr. Niyi Ibietan (NCC Senior Staff) in Abuja recently. Photo: Business Hilights  

Steady light coming to Abia soon—Geometric Power Chief

Former Minister of Power and chairman, Geometric Power Plant in Alaoji, Abia State, Professor Bartholomew Nnaji has assured that with the level of support coming from the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, the dream of Abia experiencing steady…