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Nigeria: Parties Activate Agreement to Stabilise Gas Supply
By Chineme Okafor Abuja — The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its joint venture partner - Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), have signed a 'side letter' to formally activate a 2011 Gas Sale and Aggregation Agreement (GSAA) they initiated with Egbin Power Plc and the Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria (GACN). The agreement brought the GSAA to a formal start and was expected to stabilise gas supply to Egbin power plant.
Nigeria: Grooming Youths in the Build Industry to Tackle Unemployment
By Funmi Ogundare Considering the alarming rate of youth unemployment in the country and its negative effect on the economy, the Universal Learn Direct Academy is empowering youths to solve the endemic housing and infrastructural problems in Nigeria. Youth development and empowerment have been recognised as vital stages in life for building the human capital that allows young people to avoid poverty and live better, and possibly have a more fulfilling life.
Nigeria: Absence of Finance, Bane of Mining Sector's Growth - Govt
By Kasim Sumaina Abuja — The federal government has attributed the absence of finance to mining sector as the major challenge hampering the contribution of the sector to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa Bwari, said this while speaking recently at a dialogue meeting with chief executives of Nigerian banks and UNDP Country Director in Lagos.
Nigeria: UK, AI Decry Non-Prosecution of Human Rights' Violators
By Raheem Akingbolu and Martins Ifijeh The United Kingdom and Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria have stated that despite overwhelming evidence of human rights violations, the Nigerian authorities have failed to prosecute offenders and ensure accountability. However, UK, on its part, expressed her satisfaction with Nigeria over the adoption of measures to hold security forces accountable for human rights abuses. The country however raised question concerning the lack of prosecutions.
Nigeria: Govt, CBN Reject Us Report On Rising Rice Importation
By Obinna Chima, Omololu Ogunmade and Adedayo Akinwale Abuja — The federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday debunked the report by the United States Department of Agriculture World Markets and Trade that Nigeria imported three million metric tons of rice in 2018. The US report had said the import figure is 400,000 metric tonnes higher than the quantity of the product that was imported in 2017.
Nigerians Urged to Create Multiple Streams of Income
By Bamidele Famoofo The Managing Director, Flobal Trust Limited and author of 'Multiple Bold Steps,' Mr Abayomi Adeyeri has advised Nigerians to be entrepreneurial and seek ways to create multiple streams of income. This is to enable them create sustainable wealth and attain good living standards. He said Nigerians must learn to optimise their incomes and cultivate good attitudes so as to succeed in life.
Nigeria: The State of Federal Roads
editorial From its 2017 budget, the federal government allocated a total of N555.99 billion to the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. Out of that amount, N295 billion was reportedly set aside for key capital projects which included funds for construction, expansion and maintenance of roads across the country. Yet, whatever the ministry may have done to redress the situation, the impact is hardly felt by Nigerians as most of the roads in the country remain simply impassable.
Nigeria: Boomplay, Universal Music Group Land Distribution Deal
By Vanessa Obioha Boomplay, Africa's leading music streaming and download service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, have announced the signing of a landmark licensing agreement covering multiple markets within Africa. UMG is the first major music company to license its catalog to Boomplay, which has quickly established itself as the most popular streaming service in Africa.
Nigeria: Counsel Buhari On Rights Violations, PDP Urges Prince Charles
By Alex Enumah and Adedayo Akinwale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Prince Charles to caution President Muhammadu Buhari on the continued violation of human rights, siege on democratic institutions, political intolerance and stifling of opposition and free speech in the country under his administration.
Nigeria: Weak Ethical Framework Fuels Corruption in Nigeria, Says Report
By Chineme Okafor Abuja — Nigeria's efforts at fighting corrupt practices within its body polity has had limited success due to the absence of strong ethical frameworks at all levels to tame the ugly practice, a study conducted by the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-corruption Reforms (TUGAR) which was presented yesterday in Abuja has disclosed.
Nigeria: Okorocha Sues EFCC, IG Over Invasion of His Home
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has sued the Inspector General of police (IG), Ibrahim Idris, over an alleged breach of his fundamental human rights in respect to the "ransacking" of his house in Jos. The Cable reported that the governor, who filed his case before Justice Musa Kurya of the Jos Federal High Court, is demanding N1.25 billion as general damages for the action.
Nigeria: Fear of Inflation Mounts As Buhari Approves New Minimum Wage
Photo: MBuhari/Twitter President Muhammadu Buhari approves new monthly minimum wage. By Deji Elumoye, Omololu Ogunmade and Shola Oyeyipo As workers and their unions celebrate the N30,000 new minimum wage approved by President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, analysts have expressed fear that the fresh wage regime could put inflationary pressure on the already fragile economy.
Nigeria: Buhari - I'm Depressed and Distressed By Ethno-Religious Killings
By Omololu Ogunmade Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said he was distressed and depressed by the atrocious ethno-religious killings in the country and appealed to Nigerians to learn to live together in peace and harmony. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement, said the president made the remarks while receiving members of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in the State House, led by Revd.
Nigeria: Prince Charles Arrives Nigeria, Visits Buhari
By Olawale Ajimotokan Abuja — The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrived Nigeria Tuesday on a three-day business and cultural tour. The couple travelled aboard a Boeing 737, Royal Aircraft emblazoned with the Union Jack and arrived the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at exactly 1.25pm.
Nigerian President 'Distressed, Depressed' By Killings
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