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Recapitalisation: NIA Urges Operators On Use Of Extension

January 23, 2020 3:23 pm

The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has urged insurers to take advantage of the recapitalisation extension recently announced by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to prepare well for the exercise.

The Director General of NIA, Mrs. Yetunde Ilori, who made this appeal in a statement while commenting on recent developments on the sector’s recapitalisation initiative noted that by the extension, some of the initial challenges thrown up by the first date have been addressed hence, operators now have sufficient time to comply with the directive instead of having to go into the exercise without adequate preparation and diligent execution.

Ilori added …

Ban On Petrol Supply: FG Urges Border To Exercise Patience

January 18, 2020 10:36 am
The Federal Government has appealed to those living in border communities to exercise more patience over the suspension of fuel supply to their areas.

NAN recalls that the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in November 2019, announced the suspension of petrol and diesel supply to filling stations within 20 kilometres radius to all Nigerian borders.

The people of the area have since been complaining that the policy is having adverse effect on them; saying it has paralysed economic activities in their areas.

On many occasions, they accused security agencies involved in the Exercise Swift Response of swindling

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Emmanuel Urges Akwa Ibom Citizens To Embrace God

January 3, 2020 8:53 am

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has enjoined the citizens of the state to always show a heart of gratitude to God for the peace and unity being enjoyed in the state.

The Governor made the assertion yesterday during the 2020 Solemn Assembly, which was held at Ibom Hall ground along IBB Way, Uyo.

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“We have reasons to thank God today for the unity of the state. For the first time ever in Akwa Ibom, there is nothing like Ibibio, Oron, Annang or Obolo. All of us are …

Williamson Urges More Fighting Spirit From New Zealand

December 29, 2019 5:20 pm

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said his team need to mirror the fighting spirit of century-maker Tom Blundell if they are to bounce back from their second-Test thrashing by Australia.

Opener Blundell was the last man out in Melbourne after compiling a battling 121 as team-mates threw their wickets away in the improbable 488-run chase to save the match.

Williamson called it a “magnificent” innings.

“Obviously it was hard work out there, the task was immense. But you look at some small positives… that was a truly fantastic innings,” he said after the 247-run defeat — their second Test loss …

Gbong Gwom Jos Urges Berom Youths To Work For Prosperity

December 27, 2019 4:34 am

The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has urged Berom youths to shun all forms of sentiments and work collectively for the prosperity of Berom nation.

He admonished them not to allow politics and selfish interests divide  them even as he enjoined them to unite to protect their heritage.

Da. Buba stated this, yesterday, when President of Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Mr.  Gabriel  Badung, led youths on a Christmas visit  to the monarch’s palace.

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“You are the leaders of tomorrow and you must do everything right to …

NDDC Board: APC Urges Buhari To Withdraw Nwogu As Abia Rep

December 19, 2019 10:20 am

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive for the recomposition and inauguration after completion of forensic Audit of the board of Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC).

THISDAY reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Wednesday, approved that the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) be recomposed and inaugurated after the forensic audit of the organization.

The President also directed that the Interim Management Team of the NDDC shall be in place till the forensic is completed and that the supervision of the Commission shall remain under the Ministry …

Klopp Urges Liverpool Fans To Enjoy The Journey After Deal

December 13, 2019 4:59 pm

Jurgen Klopp said Friday he signed a contract extension keeping him at Liverpool until 2024 to project an image of security and stability for future potential transfer targets.

Klopp, who became Liverpool manager in 2015, guided them to Champions League glory in June and they are currently eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The German’s previous deal was due to expire in 2022 and while he said extending it was not a priority for him, he felt it could be a key factor when it came to persuading new recruits to join.

If he sees out …

Ethiopia PM Abiy Urges Unity As He Collects Nobel Prize

December 10, 2019 3:29 pm

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed collected the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Tuesday, appealing for unity as ethnic violence flares in his country and reconciliation efforts with former foe Eritrea have stalled.

“There is no ‘Us and Them’,” he said in his speech at Oslo’s flower-bedecked City Hall. “There is only ‘Us’, for ‘We’ are all bound by a shared destiny of love, forgiveness and reconciliation.”

The Nobel committee honoured Abiy — Africa’s youngest leader at 43 — for the spectacular progress in the months after he took power in April 2018.

Just months into his premiership he …

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Gowon Urges Delta To Encourage Private Businesses

December 10, 2019 10:03 am

Former head of state, Yakubu Gowon, yesterday, in Asaba, urged the Delta Government to encourage and support businesses to thrive in the state.
Gowon said such support will reduce unemployment and create wealth among the people and the country in general.
Speaking while inaugurating an automobile centre, Gowon said the state government’s support for businesses will contribute towards the realisation of the current administration’s S.M.A.R.T. agenda.
He expressed confidence that NEKXEN Automobile Centre will provide robust and comprehensive training in the business of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
According to him, the training will afford youths to be self-employed and become …

US Urges Countries To Suspend Digital Taxes

December 4, 2019 2:25 pm

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is urging countries like France to suspend taxes on global computing giants such as Google and Amazon and wait for a negotiated agreement on international taxation, according to a letter released Wednesday.

As the United States is poised to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion in French products over that country’s digital services tax, Mnuchin said talks in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development are key to resolving the issue.

“We believe that it is very important that these talks reach agreement in order to prevent the proliferation of unilateral …

IIM Africa Urges FG to Reform Ministry Of Information

December 4, 2019 11:49 am

The Institute of Information Management Africa (IIM Africa) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to restructure the Ministry of Information and Culture for effective management of government data.

The President/Chairman, Governing Council of IIM Africa, Dr. Oyedokun Ayodeji, disclosed this at the National Information Management Stakeholders Forum held in Lagos over the weekend.

He also said that IIM Africa believes time is ripe for the establishment of the National Information Management Development Agency (NIMDA) to ensure a good data and information governance regime in the country.

“The National Information Management Stakeholders’ Forum would like to recommend the need for the …

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NCDMB Urges Oil Firms To Prepare For Automation Of Rigs

December 2, 2019 6:38 am

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has advised firms in the oil and gas industry to brace up for the full automation of operations at oil rigs.

The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Simbi Wabote, said this in Port Harcourt, at the foundation laying ceremony of PE Energy Centre of Excellence at Trans Amadi Industrial Layout.

Wabote, after inspecting facilities under construction at the centre, noted that most players in the industry employ about 100 people in each rig today.

He, however, said with advancement in technology and trends in the industry, most rigs would run on full automation …

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