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Tech Experience Centre represents our vision for a Digital Nigeria, says Pantami

The Tech Experience Centre, an ambitious technology project aimed at bridging the gap to cutting-edge technology for millions of Nigerians, has been described as strategic to the Federal Government’s plan to build a digital Nigeria for all citizens. The foregoing…

Minister harps on domestic gas utilization, commercialization at Summit

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Marlin Sylva, Thursday in Abuja harped on the readiness of the Federal Government in driving to fruition, the approved National Gas Expansion Programme which was designed to stimulate gas utilization in the…

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October 1st: Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee calls for digital investments

On the 1st of October, 2020, Nigeria will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as it turns 60 years. It is a day that reminds every citizen about the dawn of the nation we call our country, a diverse nation with…

Nigeria, Korea Pledge to Deepen Cooperation in Shipping

Nigeria and South Korea have agreed to intensify their collaboration in trade and shipping development. This was disclosed in Lagos during a meeting between the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, and Consul…

Dangote seeks high Healthcare Funding, as Africa gets Polio-free Certification

Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has urged governments across Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and State governments to increase their budget allocations to the healthcare sector, to help ensure improved basic healthcare for the…

Contractor hands over NCDMB skyscraper to Board in Yenagoa

It was pump and dreams come true after years of stoppages and continuation when the Managing Director of Megastar Technical and Construction Company, Arch. Harcourt Adukeh handed over the keys of the new 17 storey high rise head office of…

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Why NCC boss confirmation at Senate would be seamless—BHIU

President of the Nigerian Senate Tuesday read out letters from President Muhammadu Buhari at plenary. One of the letters conveys seeking of approval for the Senate on the reappointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for a second term of five…

NPA denies running hidden $1bn account in any bank

Following the leakage of the petition against the AGF by a whistleblower over delays in paying his cut in line with the policy after giving tips that the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) had a secretly ran dollar account with not…

Interstate bus firms welcome lifting of ban on services travels

Major interstate transport companies in Lagos on Monday, heaved sigh of relief as the Federal Government through the coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19,  Sani Aliyu announced the resumption of their services nationwide effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020. In…

Minister, officials flag off Committee activities for Gas Price Review

The Federal Government has initiated plans to review the price of gas in the country. This was made known by the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva while inaugurating the Committee on Gas Sector-Wide Review of the domestic…