ECONOMY

FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S SPEECH AT BUDGET PRESENTATION TO NASS_Ada Nkong

October 8, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

I will start by asking you to pardon my voice. As you can hear, I have a cold as a result of working hard to meet your deadline! I am delighted to present the 2020 Federal Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly, being my first budget presentation to this 9th National… Continue reading FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S SPEECH AT BUDGET PRESENTATION TO NASS_Ada Nkong

Transportation

PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR COLLABORATION TO SOLVE REGIONAL MARITIME ISSUES_Ada Nkong

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

President Muhhamadu Buhari has reiterated the need for joint efforts to eradicate threats to maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The President made the call at the first ever Global Maritime security conference in Abuja where he was represented by the Minister of state for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubairu Dada. In his speech, while… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR COLLABORATION TO SOLVE REGIONAL MARITIME ISSUES_Ada Nkong

Transportation

MARITIME STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGE IN ABUJA_Ada Nkong

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

All is set to host the global Maritime security conference in Abuja from October 7 to 9 2019. The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside,in a statement signed by Isichei Osamgbei,Head Corporate Communication NIMASA says the conference is organised to address pertinent security issues in the Gulf of… Continue reading MARITIME STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGE IN ABUJA_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

GIVE NIGERIANS MORE LOANS: CBN TO DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS_Femi Ehiabhi

October 3, 2019 Ehiabhi FemiLeave a comment

A new directive by the Central Bank mandates Nigerian banks to give N65 as loans for every N100 they have as deposits. The directive announced on Wednesday is to ensure that banks lend money to the real sector of the economy. The directive implies that deposit money bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) must now be 65 per cent,… Continue reading GIVE NIGERIANS MORE LOANS: CBN TO DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY

COMING TO TERMS WITH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA_EMMAN SHEHU

October 3, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

A review of “Successful Nigerian Entrepreneurs: How They Started” By Emman Usman Shehu* Entrepreneurship has been a part of human existence because of its essence as a means of production. Thus over time, it gained recognition as a critical factor in economic growth and the development of society. From most available evidence, societies where there… Continue reading COMING TO TERMS WITH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA_EMMAN SHEHU

Transportation

CROSS RIVER STATE RECEIVES OBC FOR DEEP SEA PORT_Ada NKONG

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Governor Ben Ayade, has been issued an Outline Business Case certificate for the construction of Cross River State deep seaport. The Cross River State Governor who came for the OBC at the Federal Ministry of Transportation in Abuja, said the certificate would enable the state move on to the next level of implementation of the… Continue reading CROSS RIVER STATE RECEIVES OBC FOR DEEP SEA PORT_Ada NKONG

Aviation

NIGERIA RE-ELECTED INTO ICAO COUNCIL_Ada Nkong

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Following the efforts put in by the Minister of aviation Hair Sirika to canvass for votes among member states, Nigeria has been reelected into ICAO's Council for a second term. The re-election as a Part 2 member of the International Civil Aviation organisation (ICAO) Council is for a new three year term. A statement by… Continue reading NIGERIA RE-ELECTED INTO ICAO COUNCIL_Ada Nkong

Aviation

ANAMBRA TO SPEND N6 BILLION ON CARGO AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

September 27, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

The Anambra Government has earmarked six billion naira for the construction of the Anambra State International Cargo Airport at Umueri, near Awka. Gov. Willie Obiano made the disclosure at the presentation of the state’s 2020 budget to the state’s assembly on Thursday in Awka. He announced that a total of N22.2 billion was estimated for… Continue reading ANAMBRA TO SPEND N6 BILLION ON CARGO AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

Aviation

ICAO HONORS NIGERIA_Ada Nkong

September 25, 2019 Francisca OgarLeave a comment

Nigeria has gained international recognition for the strides made in the aviation section. The Minister of Aviation was on Tuesday presented with the “ICAO Council President’s Certificate” on Progress in Solving Aviation Security and Oversight Deficiencies and its Commitment to the effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. According to a statement signed by… Continue reading ICAO HONORS NIGERIA_Ada Nkong