By Godfrey Bivbere The Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Bashir Jamoh, has said that the maritime industry is the best option for the diversification of the nation’s economy. Jamoh who disclosed this in Abuja in a paper presented at the National Defence College, NDC, said that with many countries proposing a ban …

By Emma Amaize, NDV Editor, Sam Oyadongha, Emma Una, Emem Idio & Harris Emanuel Oil communities and activists in Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states have articulated their revulsion at the failure of governments of the two states respectively to establish oil commissions like other Niger Delta states to manage the 13 per cent Derivation to the …

The Wife of Ondo State governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu on Monday reiterated her commitment toward reducing the rate of poverty among women in the society. Akeredolu made this known at pep talk delivered at BEMORE GIRLS family reunion at the Government House in Akure on Monday. She said that her mission was simple and clear, …

Senate President Lawan The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly will work with the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerian youth fully benefit from government empowerment programmes. The Senate President gave the assurance at a meeting of traditional rulers, 19 states governors from the northern part of the country and other top …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the looting of medical equipment and burning of hospitals that attended the recent #EndSARS protests in some parts of the country can endanger the health of Nigerians. The NMA President, Prof Innocent Ujah, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Ujah said that, …

Nigeria map indicating Edo State By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Some communities where Okomu Palm Oil Plc allegedly acquired farmland to expand its operations have cried out over an alleged forceful occupation of their land. They alleged that the action of the company has rendered them homeless and pleaded with the relevant authorities to come to their aid. …

Stock Market The Nigerian equities market resumed November trading with a loss of 0.17 per cent, halting the six-day bullish run on the back of profit taking. The All-Share Index decreased by 51.30 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 30,479.39 compared with 30,530.69 achieved on Friday. Also, the market capitalisation which opened at …

President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan The Senate on Monday urged the Federal Government to provide substantial bailout fund to airline operators in the country to revamp the aviation sector in view of the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. The Chairman of Senate Committee on Aviation, Sen. Smart Adeyemi (APC – Kogi West) made the call in …

Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) says it recorded no less than 200 cases of meter bypass and 54 cases of transformer vandalism in six months. The JEDC Head, Corporate Communications, Dr Adakole Elijah, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Gombe on Monday, said 30 cases of transformer oil theft were also recorded …