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UK plans $150 million waste plants in Lagos
The British Government has approved more foreign investments in Lagos state, as a plan is underway for the take-off of the first waste-to-energy plant in the state. The post UK
Government urged to prioritise vaccination of seafarers, dockworkers against COVID-19
The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise access to COVID-19 vaccination for Nigerian seafarers and dockworkers. The post Government urged to prioritise vaccination of seafarers, dockworkers against COVID-19 appeared
Stakeholders lament unfavourable government policies at ports
There have been continued calls on the government to address the anti-export policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other hiccups affecting clearing at the ports. The post
Stock market bearish as capitalisation plunges by N41 billion
Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed on a downturn yesterday. This followed gains in most highly-capitalised stocks, causing market capitalisation to dip by N41 billion. The post Stock
Bottlenecks as National Assembly debates Petroleum Industry Bill
The 9th Senate’s determination to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the end of the first quarter in early April and await the president’s assent in May would seem
Nigeria’s fastest para-athlete, Ifeanyi Christian dreams big for Tokyo
At Atlanta ’96 Paralympics, Ajibola Adeoye made the country proud by winning a gold medal on the track. He died in 2011 as an unsung hero. Since the demise of
Misrepresentation, misinterpretation hindering karate’s growth, says Hussaini
Chief Examiner, Founder and Principal Instructor of Gyaku Ryu Karate Association, Plateau State chapter, Idris Hussaini, has urged the state and federal governments to look into the plight of karate
‘Most players do not want to continue season with multiple quarantine periods’
Novak Djokovic claims a majority of tennis players do not want to continue with the season if it means going through multiple periods of quarantine, reports PA. The post ‘Most
Gunmen kill 2 policemen in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the killing of two of its officers by gunmen, along Ugbolu-Illah road in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The state
Senate to amend NDLEA law over light punishment as bill passes 2nd reading
A bill seeking to amend the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) law to check the incidence of light sentencing for drug offenders, has passed second reading in the Senate.
