DISASTER · ECONOMY · WORLD NEWS

East Africa Is Suffering It’s Worst Invasion Of Desert Locust in 25 Years_Omokhodion Jeff

The Horn of Africa has been hit by the worst invasion of desert locusts in 25 years, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday. The invasion poses an unprecedented threat to food security in the entire sub region, where over 19 million people in East Africa are already experiencing a high degree of… Continue reading East Africa Is Suffering It’s Worst Invasion Of Desert Locust in 25 Years_Omokhodion Jeff

Transportation

Emergency Inspection: Amaechi Confirms Signs of Progress

Following an unsatisfactory level of completion of the Lagos- Ibadan railway as seen by the January inspection tour, the Honourable Minister for Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, summoned the Chairman, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Group, Zhao Dianlong for an emergency inspection of the rail project.The emergency inspection started at the Ebute Meta… Continue reading Emergency Inspection: Amaechi Confirms Signs of Progress

Transportation

Unscheduled Inspection of Transportation Ministry: Amaechi Frowns at Truancy

In a bid to ascertain the level of commitment by staff of his ministry , Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has paid a surprise visit to staff in their different offices . Amaechi was seen Wednesday at about 3pm going round the offices one after the other interacting closely with few of… Continue reading Unscheduled Inspection of Transportation Ministry: Amaechi Frowns at Truancy

ECONOMY · OIL AND GAS

NNPC Refineries Make Cummulative Loss Of N123.25BN_Ehiabhi Femi

The country’s refineries under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation made a cumulative loss of N123.25bn from January to October 2019, latest figures released on Wednesday showed. An analysis of data in the October 2019 oil and gas report of the NNPC showed that all three entities recorded losses during the period under… Continue reading NNPC Refineries Make Cummulative Loss Of N123.25BN_Ehiabhi Femi

Transportation

Amaechi Bags minister Of The Decade Award_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chubuike Rotimi Amaechi on Monday in Lagos has been awarded the THISDAY Editor’s Choice, Minister of the Decade award . Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was the People's Choice as the Minister of the decade.The THISDAY award was to commemorate its 25th anniversary with various nominations like Company… Continue reading Amaechi Bags minister Of The Decade Award_Ada Nkong

Aviation

2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction: Expect Flash Floods-NIMET_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has developed a framework for the application of climate services (NFACS). According to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika it is a " downscaled version of the Global Framework on Climate Services(GFCS) to enable Nigeria better manage the risks while maximising opportunities arising from climate variability and change".The Minister who spoke at… Continue reading 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction: Expect Flash Floods-NIMET_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaechi Summons Stakeholders Over Lagos Ibadan Rail Completion_ Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has summoned a meeting of all stakeholders in the Lagos Ibadan rail project to discuss options for ensuring that the project is delivered.The Minister who spoke to journalist after the monthly inspection of the Lagos Ibadan rail said he can no longer guarantee the completion of the project by… Continue reading Amaechi Summons Stakeholders Over Lagos Ibadan Rail Completion_ Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · INSURANCE

CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: PenCom orders PFAs’ to implement enhancement_Ehiabhi Femi

The National Pension Commission has directed the Pension Fund Administrators to implement pension enhancement for retirees on programmed withdrawal under the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom said in a statement that this would be the second edition of the pension enhancement for retirees on the programmed withdrawal mode of retirement. It stated, “The pension enhancement is… Continue reading CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME: PenCom orders PFAs’ to implement enhancement_Ehiabhi Femi

ECONOMY · TRAVELS

Entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria_Ehiabhi Femi

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has stated the entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria. Mr Babandede gave the requirements in a statement by Sunday James, the Service spokesperson, on Tuesday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said ECOWAS citizens and countries… Continue reading Entry requirements for Non-Nigerians travelling to Nigeria_Ehiabhi Femi