The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained members of the Organised Labour under the umbrella of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) from proceeding with their plan to embark on strike from June 7 over the removal of fuel subsidy. Justice O. Y. Anuwe gave the order on […]
Petroleum Marketers, supermarket operators, and other business operators in Itak, Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have decried incessant cases of attack and vandalism by hoodlums. The businessmen have complained that since the return of hoodlums who were last year arrested from the area, businesses around Nnung Udoe Itak have once again […]
By Ukpong Ukpong FIRST THINGS FIRST There has been a couple of interesting feedback from my last write-up on the dilemma Akwa Ibom state might face if action is not taken to ramp up production of tomatoes within the state now that we have a functional tomato processing factory. As a matter of fact, […]
Founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has died on Monday in Abuja. Dokpesi who was also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71. He was the owner of the AIT and Raypower FM media platforms. The son of the late media guru, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr confirmed […]
A business environment is a very formal and courteous one. One wrong move could cost you a huge contract or even worse. Let these tips guide you 1. When in doubt, introduce others Always introduce people to others whenever the opportunity arises, unless you know that they’re already acquainted. It makes people feel valued, […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has resumed an oil drilling campaign at the Wadi-B located in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State. The NNPC resumed drilling after it stopped drilling in Wadi-B in 1995 because back then successes were weak and findings made during the period were not in commercial quantity, it […]
As the Dangote Refinery begins operations on today, the 650,000 barrels per day oil processing facility has been designed to process crude oil grades from the three continents of Africa, Asia and America. It was also gathered that the refinery would deliver a surplus of about 38 million litres of petrol, diesel, kerosene and […]
With ten days left before the end of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Toyin Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation. This was contained in a statement, dated May 19, 2023, which was signed by the Director, Communications, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari and all outgoing governors yesterday, received their final Federation Account allocations of N655. 932 billion This was contained in the communique issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). TheHILL observed that the figure represents a decrease of N58.7bn compared to the N714.63bn shared in March 2023. The […]
A new luxurious and elegant hospitality outfit; Kosam Global Hotel and Suites, has opened for business in the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with a promise to give its clients good treats that would make them feel at home throughout their stay in the facility. The 20-unit hospitality facility located on a serene […]