Month: June 2022

NEMA receives 98 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic

By Ramatu Garba, Kano.   The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday received 98 Nigerians, who were hitherto stranded at Agadez in Niger Republic.   The NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr Nuradeen Abdullahi, received the returnees in Kano.…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

ASUU Strike: NLC threatens to embark on one-day nationwide protest

By Joan Nwagwu, Abuja.   The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will embark on a one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government find immediate solutions to its contentious issues with education sector unions.   The NLC President, Mr…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

African insurance brokers elect ex-NCRIB president as AIBA Chairman

By Rukayat Adeyemi, Lagos.   Members of the African Insurance Brokers Association (AIBA) have elected Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, former President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), as the Chairman of the association.   A statement, made available…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari seeks increased commerce, trade diversification with Portugal

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Lisbon called for an increase in the volume of trade with Portugal as well as trade diversification to non-oil products.   A statement by the president’s spokesman, Malam Garba…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

FG unveils Duport 10,000bpd modular refinery, ready for production

By Deborah Coker, Ogbekor (Edo State).   The Federal Government on Thursday in Ogbekor community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, unveiled the Duport Midstream Company Ltd. Energy Park, a modular refinery. The 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Sanwo-Olu approves increase in BRT fare by N100 from July 13

By Aisha Cole, Lagos.   Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved a flat rate increase by N100 in bus fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard Routes with effect from July 13.   Mr Kolawole Ojelabi,…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Military recovers 3.8m litres of crude oil, arrests 26 thieves

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Dakatar da Barawo and Operation Octopus Grip have impounded about 3.8 million litres of crude oil and apprehended 26 oil thieves within two weeks in the South-South geopolitical zone.…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Anambra confirms 1 positive case of monkeypox – Commissioner

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu, Awka.   The Anambra State Government says that one, out of the two suspected cases of monkeypox reported in the state, has been confirmed positive.   The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made the disclosure at…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Corruption: EFCC expresses concern over declining number of whistle-blowers

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu, Awka.   The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has expressed worry over the declining number of whistle-blowers across the country in spite of rewards offered to informants.   The Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, expressed the…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari tasks Nigerians abroad on responsible social media use

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned Nigerians abroad against the use of social media to insult and incite others from a safe and anonymous distance.   He rather urged them to always strive to promote Nigeria’s…

June 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·