Abuja: Dr Vitalis Obi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has highlighted the significant impact of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) on enhancing staff productivity within the ministry. Speaking at the 2025 ministerial award ceremony for retirees held in Abuja, Obi commended the staff for their exceptional performance and dedication to achieving the ministry’s objectives. […]
Month: June 2025
NADDC Urges Stakeholders to Embrace Industry Regulations for Organised Market
Uyo: The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has urged stakeholders to embrace industry regulations in order to ensure safety and environmental soundness of vehicles in Nigeria. The Director-General, Mr. Oluwemimo Osanipin, made the call at a stakeholders’ meeting in Uyo, emphasizing the council’s commitment to maintaining order in the automotive industry. According to […]
Adesina’s Legacy Source of Pride for Africa – Okonjo-Iweala
Abidjan: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has described the legacy of the former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, as a source of pride for Nigeria and the African continent. The Director-General of the WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made the remark in a video message delivered to AfDB shareholders and delegates […]
Wike Endorses Tinubu as the Leader to Realize Nigeria’s Potential
Ile-Ife: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu, asserting that he is the leader capable of steering Nigeria toward the realization of its full potential. Wike made these remarks during his 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture titled “The Nigeria of our Dreams,” delivered at […]
MAN Urges Stronger Engagement to Modernise Wood Industry
Lagos: Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, the Chairperson of the Wood and Wood Products Sector at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has called for increased engagement with the government to enhance financial accessibility, expansion, and modernisation within the wood industry. Oyewole emphasized these points during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday […]