Former NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi, others lose in court

A preliminary objection filed by former Director-General of Nigeria Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, challenging the jurisdiction of the court over alleged stealing of N754.7 million, has been dismissed by an Igbosere High Court, Lagos, on Monday. Mr. Akpobolokemi, who is standing trial on a 13-count charge of stealing was arraigned by the […]

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Saraki: NASS to debate PIB next week

While delivering the keynote address at the Maiden Edition of the National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER) on Monday in Abuja, Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, disclosed that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) would be laid at plenary of the two chambers of the National Assembly. He noted that the 8th National Assembly was […]

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Nigeria to generate 10,000 mega watts of electricity

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, while addressing the National Economic Council Retreat, on Monday said his administration has set a target of delivering 10,000 megawatts of electricity generation in the next three years. The president stated categorically that his administration would add 2000 megawatts to the national grid. He said, “Nigerians’ favourite talking point and butt […]

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