Tinubu sacks CAC, ITF, NEPC, OGFZA, NSDC bosses, appoints Chukwunonso Okeke new SON D-G President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke as the new Director-General of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Okeke takes over from the former Director-General, Mallam Farouk Salim, who was appointed to head the organization in…
NIMASA Act amendment bill passes first reading at the Senate The bill to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act has passed the first reading on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, who disclosed this during a working visit by the committee…
Chevron team meets Nigerian President in New York, reiterates commitment to partnership On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, a Chevron team led by Clay Neff, President, Chevron International Exploration and Production and Rick Kennedy, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Delivery of passport to homes begins February 2024, says Interior Minister The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said Nigerians will have their passport delivered to their homes, offices, and other locations of their choice from February 2024. Speaking on Monday at the opening ceremony of the International Week of the University Of Lagos,…
Nigeria: Maritime industry advancing on the right path, Jamoh tells Senate committee *NIMASA has contributed to our development – Rector, MAN, Oron The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has declared the country’s maritime sector as one of the fastest growing on the African continent. Jamoh, who…
DMO raises N742.557bn for construction of 4,000km roads, bridges The Debt Management Office (DMO) has helped the federal government to raise and deploy N742.557 billion to the rehabilitation and construction of 4,000 kilometres of road projects and bridges across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory through the issuance of Sovereign Sukuk. This…
REDAN lauds BUA Cement for price reduction, seeks market reflection The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has commended BUA Cement for its bold decision to reduce the price of cement from N5,200 to N3,500 in the country. The management of BUA Cement had on Sunday announced a reduction in the ex-factory price of…
All On and Auxano inaugurate 100MW solar panel assembly factory in Lagos All On, a Shell-funded impact investment company, and Auxano Solar Nigeria Ltd., have inaugurated a fully automated 100MW solar photovoltaic module assembly factory in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, to boost local content. Mrs Caroline Eboumbou, Chief Executive Officer, All On, said in a goodwill…
SAIPEC Launches Hosted Buyers Programme …New Feature for 2024 SAIPEC’s Hosted Buyer Programme is designed to connect verified buyers with SAIPEC exhibitors in a simple and efficient manner, forging partnerships and creating experiences designed to go above and beyond building business. The Hosted Buyer Programme selects pre-qualified decision makers and matches them with suitable sellers…
NCDMB commends Abia State Governor on industrial park, highlights critical requirements for low-cost manufacturing The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, has commended Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti for the decision of his Administration to establish the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP), Owaza, in Ukwa…
