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PTAD receives CNG buses – Punch Newspapers

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has received two brand new CNG-powered buses from the Presidential CNG Initiative. Announcing the donation on its social media pages, PTAD said the buses were received by the Director, Corporate Services Department of the Directorate, Mr Kabiru Yusuf, on behalf of PTAD and thereafter presented to the Executive Secretary, Tolulope...
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FG plans property, ground rent task teams in states

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, has revealed the ministry’s plan to create a task team in every state to ensure proper audits of the ministry’s properties and land across the federation, as well as look into the collection of ground rent on those properties. This was disclosed...
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FG begins Emerging Technologies Institute construction in Kano

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the Sustainable & Emerging Technologies Institute under the aegis of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure in a bid to secure the socio-economic well-being of future generations. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Information, NASENI, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan. The Executive Vice...
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DMG seeks speedy industrial revolution in West Africa

A leading organiser of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines, DMG Events, has emphasised the need to accelerate industrialisation in West Africa, highlighting its importance for the economic prosperity of Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and others. The organiation in a statement noted that industrialisation was crucial, citing United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s report, that...
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Hyperinflation affecting adherence to construction standards – SON

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria has noted that economic hardships and hyperinflation affect prices of construction materials, making adherence to standards a herculean challenge. This was disclosed at the recently concluded one-day national conference on the building/construction sector, organised by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and...
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Linkage Assurance unveils third-party motor insurance

Linkage Assurance Plc has introduced an enhanced third-party motor insurance package, which offers additional protection beyond the traditional third-party coverage. According to a statement from the firm on Friday, the product named ‘Third Party Plus’ is designed to cater to budget-conscious vehicle owners, combined with the legally required third-party insurance with own damage protection, ensuring...
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NIA, ministry advocate sustainable urban planning

The Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit and promoting sustainable urban development. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, underscored the importance of collaboration in achieving affordable and sustainable housing during a courtesy visit by the NIA...
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SEAP adopts Oradian’s core banking platform

Business-orientated, non-profit outfit Self-Reliance Economic Advancement Programme has adopted Instafin, Oradian’s core banking platform, to expand its digitalisation process and drive growth. According to a statement from Oradian on Sunday, with this move, SEAP joins a growing portfolio of Nigerian financial institutions leveraging Oradian’s out-of-the-box capabilities and highly customisable, API-first platform. Founded in 1998, SEAP...
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Uwaleke to deliver NSUK’s 50th inaugural lecture

Nigeria’s first Professor of Capital Market Studies, Uche Uwaleke, will deliver the 50th Inaugural Lecture of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, on February 26, 2024. In a statement issued on Sunday, it was stated that the lecture, titled “Unlocking Wealth and Leveraging Entrepreneurial Knowledge Ecosystems: Understanding Capital-Harnessing Essentials,” would focus on wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and the...
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NMDPRA grants Falcon 25-year gas distribution licence

The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Agency has granted Falcon Corporation Limited a 25-year Gas Distribution Licence. A statement by the firm’s Managing Director, Prof Joe Ezigbo, said the licence confers Falcon Corporation with the exclusivity right to gas distribution within the Ikorodu Industrial Zone. Ezigbo added that the GDL marks a significant regulatory approval...
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