Lagos: The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of ‘Otuekong,’ Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio III. Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State […]
Day: March 1, 2025
NLC Unveils CNG-Powered Buses to Boost Transportation in North-East
Yola: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in the North-East as part of a Federal Government initiative to enhance the transportation network in the region. The unveiling took place in Yola, where Comr. Joe Ajero, President of the NLC, announced that 10 CNG buses have been allocated to the […]
NMDPRA Launches Public Campaign on Risks of Scooping Fuel from Accident Sites
Eket: The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) is set to embark on a public campaign to educate the public on the dangers of scooping petroleum products from falling tankers. Mrs. Nsima Isong, Acting Coordinator of NMDPRA, made the disclosure during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Eket Field Office, Akwa Ibom. She emphasized […]
Nasarawa: Police Support Families of Fallen Personnel with More Than N39m
Nasarawa: The Police Command in Nasarawa State has presented cheques for over N39 million to the families of the personnel that died in active service as well as those that sustained injuries in the line of duty. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, presented the cheques to the beneficiaries on behalf of […]
Stock Market Gains N91bn
Lagos: The stock market closed the week on a positive note with market value growing by N91 billion. Specifically, market capitalisation, which opened at N67.102 trillion, closed at N67.193 trillion, gaining N91 billion or 0.14 percent. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the All-Share Index improved by 146 points or 0.14 percent to close at […]