The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, said while previous administrations talked about modular refineries, but only President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has succeeded in ensuring its establishment. The minister, who stated this at the pre-commissioning inspection of the Waltersmith’s 5000 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery located in Ohaji-Egbema in Imo,…
Day: September 16, 2020
TAJBank Wins Best Islamic Bank for Marketing & Growth Strategy
TAJBank has won the award for Best Islamic Bank for marketing & growth strategy at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) 2020. Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, the Managing Director, Norfadelizan Abdul Rahman noted “We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Islamic Bank for marketing & growth Strategy at GIFA.…
I Borrowed to Save Lives—Buhari
The President yesterday defended the borrowing by his administration, saying he borrows to enable the country fix its roads to save lives from soaring road accidents. He also asserted that his government took loans in the interest of the country to solve the dire shortfall in infrastructure. Buhari justified his governments’ borrowing while speaking at…
Fayemi Swears-In Four Permanent Secretaries
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday inaugurated four Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil service charging them to uphold the tenets and doctrine of anonymity and neutrality. Fayemi demanded them to see their appointment as a call to service and an opportunity to be part of positive history in the State.…
Tertiary Institutions in Oyo to Resume September 28
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved the re-opening of state-owned tertiary institutions and private institutions for regular academic activities to commence from Monday 28th September, 2020. This was contained in a statement released by Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye yesterday. He stated that the academic boards and senate…
Ladies Wing of Yoruba Tennis Club Donates Palliatives To LASUTH
In a bid to appreciate the effort of frontline workers at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), the women wing of the Yoruba Tennis Club has donated palliative items to frontline health workers and members of staff who got infected with the corona virus. Speaking at the presentation, Mrs. Titilola Agbaje, Chairperson of the…
Buhari Unveils ‘Nigeria At 60’ Logo
In preparation for Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the logo that will be used in celebrating the Independence Anniversary. The unveiling of the logo took place at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of the virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was witnessed by the Vice-President…