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In a reaction to the news broadcast on Hit 95. 9 FM, a popular private radio station in Calabar on Tuesday June 18th about the complain of LEMNA residents of the need for the Cross River State government to relocate the dump site to another area owing to the health hazards people are exposed to after inhaling offensive odors from the garbage, Hon....
In a reaction to the news broadcast on Hit 95. 9 FM, a popular private radio station in Calabar on
The police in Rivers state have intervened in the weeks long crisis bothering on tenure elongation by former Council Chairmen whose tenure expired on 17 June, 2024. In what they described as “breakdown of law and order” at the various local government secretariats in the State on Tuesday which resulted in two deaths, the police announced the temporary takeover of all the 23 councils’ secretariats, including critical government infrastructure in the state....
The police in Rivers state have intervened in the weeks long crisis bothering on tenure elongation by former Council Chairmen
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is set to send a shipment of low-sulfur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) from Nigeria to Singapore this week, according to ship tracking data and market sources, making the first time breaking into the Asian market. This shipment initiates a fresh trade route from the recently opened refinery to Asia, which consistently lacks the low-sulfur fuel oil needed for refueling ships at Singapore, the largest bunker hub globally....
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is set to send a shipment of low-sulfur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) from Nigeria to Singapore this
Hundreds of people in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, protested against proposed tax increases outlined in the new finance bill on Tuesday. There was a heavy police presence in the city’s streets, ahead of the bill’s first reading in parliament. The demonstrations, dubbed “Occupy Parliament,” were organized to pressure lawmakers not to pass the bill. The protests took place despite Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei said that no group had been granted permission to protest in the capital....
Hundreds of people in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, protested against proposed tax increases outlined in the new finance bill on Tuesday.
Nigeria's minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo and an official of General Civil Aviation were instrumental to Nigeria’s 71.04 per cent score during the recently concluded International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conducted Universal Security Audit Programme-Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA). Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) who disclosed this said their leadership skills and dexterity in mobilizing manpower and resources to close all gaps was pivotal to the ICAO’s 71.04% rating of Nigeria's aviation industry....
Nigeria’s minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo and an official of General Civil Aviation were instrumental to Nigeria’s
As the world celebrate Fathers Day on Sunday June 16, 2024, a global event to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood, parental bonds and the influence of fathers in society, a cleric and lead pastor of Gospel House, The Home of The Gospel Deliverance Ministry International, Pastor James John has admonished fathers to be more resolute in their role as pillars in the family and society....
As the world celebrate Fathers Day on Sunday June 16, 2024, a global event to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood,
Report say independent marketers have already lifted and distributed over 25 million liters of Automotive Gas Oil aka diesel, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in less than three months since the refinery began releasing the product. On Saturday, it was reported that the refinery is still registering oil marketers. This ongoing registration is in preparation for the plant’s upcoming release in July of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), aka petrol into the local market....
Report say independent marketers have already lifted and distributed over 25 million liters of Automotive Gas Oil aka diesel, produced
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates. The first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC thus setting the stage for their first presidential face-off to play out in just over a month. This quick agreement on the timetable followed the Democrat’s announcement that he would not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades....
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates. The first on June
Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the construction cost managers have proffered solution to issues in the industry to rob-off on service delivery. They underscored in their discourse the need for prudence in construction management. The body at a 2 day technical training on the use of bim tools with BESMM4R Standard and ICMS3 for effective projects delivery as theme of the gathering held from 13th to 14th June, 2024 at Gomays Plaza, No: 90 Atekong Drive, Calabar, Cross River State, disclosed that modern technology would address some technical elements that often impede adhering to best practices in the profession....
Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the construction cost managers have proffered solution to issues in the industry to rob-off on
Ghana’s state-owned electricity company has announced a three-week power interruption following a significant reduction in gas supply from Nigeria. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) made the announcement on Thursday, stating that the reduction which began on Wednesday, is attributed to ongoing maintenance work by a Nigerian gas supplier. ECG noted that the decrease in gas supply has led to a diminished power generation capacity across the country....
Ghana’s state-owned electricity company has announced a three-week power interruption following a significant reduction in gas supply from Nigeria. The
Word Family Centre, Calabar was a beehive of activities on Friday June 14, as Prof. (Mrs.) Ebele Ofoma Eko, a professor of English Literature, author, Fulbright Scholar and former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Calabar celebrated her 80th birthday anniversary. The Anambra State born Ebele is the seventh child of the affable catechist of the St. Andrew Anglican church and wife to late Rev....
Word Family Centre, Calabar was a beehive of activities on Friday June 14, as Prof. (Mrs.) Ebele Ofoma Eko, a
World Bank in a statement Thursday said it has approved a total of $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to help stabilise its economy following reforms and scale up support for vulnerable Nigerians. Recall in April, Wale Edun the Finance Minister said Nigeria was seeking for $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank and had expected the bank's board to approve the request in June....
World Bank in a statement Thursday said it has approved a total of $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to help
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the Federal Government’s suit seeking full autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). During proceedings on Thursday, a seven-man panel led by Justice Garba Lawal declared the matter ready for judgment after hearing arguments from the governors of the 36 states, represented by their respective attorneys general. The states argued that Lateef Fagbemi Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice lacked the legal standing to initiate the action on behalf of the Federal Government....
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the Federal Government’s suit seeking full autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas
The Cross River State Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi in aligning with the Peoples First Mantra of Governor Bassey Otu, has promised to take proactive measure to address the threat to property and humans by flood from Parliamentary village in Ekorinim I, Calabar. While fielding questions from a LENS Reporter in his office in Calabar, Osogi said his attention has been drawn to the menace of flooding in Ekorinim 1 through a petition to his office by a victim, Mr....
The Cross River State Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi in aligning with the Peoples First Mantra of Governor Bassey
Akwa Ibom community, Afaha Oku Village Council Uyo has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to intervene quickly in the fast encroaching erosion menace which has already submerged no fewer than 50 buildings in the area. In a letter tagged SOS: EROSION MENACE ALONG AKAN ETON STREET AND OTHER SOJOURNING STREETS IN AFAHA OKU VILLAGE, UYO, signed by Afaha Oku Village Head, Eteidung Emmanuel M....
Akwa Ibom community, Afaha Oku Village Council Uyo has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to intervene quickly in the fast
The Cross River State House of Assembly has dismissed the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Etinyin Okon Edet, on Tuesday. The dismissal was due to Edet’s tenure extending from the designated 2 years to unapproved 10 years. This decision was reached unanimously by the House in response to a Matter of Urgent Public Importance that highlighted the ongoing crisis within the State Traditional Rulers Council....
The Cross River State House of Assembly has dismissed the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty,
As competition on the popular Lagos-London route intensifies, foreign airlines have continue to reduce fares with some airlines now charging below Air Peace Airline rates, the only Nigerian carrier operating the route. Air Peace started the Lagos-London flight on March 30, 2024, fully booked by Nigerians who have since sought cheaper tickets to London. The airline had pegged its economy class ticket at N1.2million, thereby slashing fares on the route....
As competition on the popular Lagos-London route intensifies, foreign airlines have continue to reduce fares with some airlines now charging
The former director of currency operations of the CBN Ahmed Umar has told the FCT high court sitting in Maitama that the former governor of the central bank Godwin Emefiele printed his own design of the Naira. In his evidence in chief, he highlighted the features in the design approved by former president Muhammadu Buhari which is different from what was printed by the CBN under Emefiele....
The former director of currency operations of the CBN Ahmed Umar has told the FCT high court sitting in Maitama
Chief Hycienth Ngwu, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says that democratic dividends have not been delivered optimally to the people in the past 25 years of consistent democratic governance. Ngwu, former Publicity Secretary of APC in South-East told newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday that optimal delivery goes beyond infrastructure development that people easily see but also include human capital development....
Chief Hycienth Ngwu, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says that democratic dividends have not been delivered optimally
A Rivers State High Court has affirmed Wike’s ally, Martin Amaewhule, 26 other Rivers Assembly Members that defected to APC as PDP members. Delivering judgement in Port Harcourt earlier Monday, Justice Okogbule Gbasam of the Rivers State High Court held that the claimants failed to prove that Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)....
A Rivers State High Court has affirmed Wike’s ally, Martin Amaewhule, 26 other Rivers Assembly Members that defected to APC
Nigeria's organised labour has rejected the proposed N62,000 or N100,000 minimum wage for workers, planning to resume strike on Tuesday. The union demanded N250,000 at the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage meeting last Friday. Chris Onyeka, assistant general secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), disclosed this on Channels Television’s programme 'The Morning Brief' on Monday. Onyeka referrenced midnight Tuesday, June 11, 2024 as the deadline for the federal government’s response on acceptable minimum wage for Nigerian workers....
Nigeria’s organised labour has rejected the proposed N62,000 or N100,000 minimum wage for workers, planning to resume strike on Tuesday.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened its case against the former minister of aviation Hadi Sirika by calling its first witness, Azubuike Okorie. Mr Okorie a subpoenaed witness is the former director of procurement of the Federal Ministry of Aviation. He was thereafter appointed Special Assistant to the former Minister. Also Read: EFCC set to arraign Sirika, daughter Thursday over N2.7 bn fraud…...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opened its case against the former minister of aviation Hadi Sirika by calling
The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has commended West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) for its high level of investment, automation, and services they are offering. The NSC CEO gave the commendation during his recent visit to the terminal in Onne, Rivers State. Speaking during the visit, Ukeyima described the terminal as one of the most modern terminals in Nigeria while also stating that the level of automation in the terminal is very high and is the only way of encouraging the ease of doing business....
The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has commended West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) for its
Residents of Prof. Ene Obong Crescent in Ekorinim I, Calabar Municipal Council Area, Cross River State have lamented about the destruction of their farmlands and properties by flood allegedly from the Cross River State House of Assembly village in the community. One of the affected persons whose farmland has been destroyed by the water gushing out from the legislative quarters, Mr....
Residents of Prof. Ene Obong Crescent in Ekorinim I, Calabar Municipal Council Area, Cross River State have lamented about the
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disagreed with the claim by Nigerian governors that paying ₦60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed by the federal government to workers is unsustainable. According to NLC, state governments will be able to afford even over ₦60,000 minimum wage if they minimise corruption and cut down the cost of governance to the barest minimum. Recall on Friday, the governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), said the ₦60,000 is too high and unsustainable for them....
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disagreed with the claim by Nigerian governors that paying ₦60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed
The latest foreign trade statistics report released on Sunday by NBS shows that Nigeria’s trade surplus rose to N6.52 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. National Bureau of Statistics report shows that Nigeria recorded a positive trade balance of N6.52 trillion for the sixth straight quarter in Q1, a 79.1 percent increase from N3.64 trillion in the previous quarter. It also jumped from N20.9 billion on a year-on-year basis....
The latest foreign trade statistics report released on Sunday by NBS shows that Nigeria’s trade surplus rose to N6.52 trillion
The Nigeria Governors Forum says the N60,000 minimum wage proposal of the federal government is not sustainable and can not fly. They say this will simply mean that many states will spend all their FAAC allocations on just paying salaries with nothing left for development purposes, and a few states will end up borrowing to pay workers every month. The umbrella body for Nigerian governors said this is not in the collective interest of the country, including workers....
The Nigeria Governors Forum says the N60,000 minimum wage proposal of the federal government is not sustainable and can not
The Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation (IEF) has set up a trust fund for victims of Ogige Market demolition in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. The foundation also donated two million Naira to the victims of recent demolition in Ogige Market Nsukka. The founder and Director General of the foundation, Dr Ikechukwu Ezeugwu said the donation was under the auspices of…...
The Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation (IEF) has set up a trust fund for victims of Ogige Market demolition in Nsukka Local
A competition and consumer protection tribunal (CCPT) has fined Multichoice Nigeria N150 million for challenging the court’s jurisdiction after it had recently barred the company from increasing the prices of its subscription packages. In the rulings delivered on Friday, 7th June, by a three-man panel led by Justice Thomas Okosu, the Pay TV operator Multichoice Nigeria was also mandated to provide subscribers on its DStv and GOtv platforms with one month of free subscription.
A competition and consumer protection tribunal (CCPT) has fined Multichoice Nigeria N150 million for challenging the court’s jurisdiction after it
As the five-day ultimatum given by organised labour to the federal government to come up with acceptable minimum wage figure nears, negotiations according to Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress remain inclusive as government officials failed to present its proposal to the tripartite committee. Ajaero told journalists after the meeting of the tripartite committee on Thursday, that the federal government was yet to present any report, including a new proposal, adding that “ the committee is still working, so, when they finish, Nigerians will get the report”....
As the five-day ultimatum given by organised labour to the federal government to come up with acceptable minimum wage figure
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