Category: News
Senate passes N10.59tr 2020 budget
The Senate has passed the 2020 appropriation bill. The bill was passed after Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Barau Jibrin, moved a motion for its passage. The...
South African Airways gets $272m lifeline as it enters business rescue
South African Airways (SAA) was set to enter a business rescue process on Thursday, with a 4 billion rand ($272 million) lifeline from government and banks...
IMO Assembly approves second term for Kitack Lim
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the renewal of Kitack Lim’s appointment as Secretary-General of IMO. He has been...
Poland seizes $522m cocaine
Police in Poland have seized a record two-ton haul of cocaine worth about $522 million, likely destined for sale across Europe, the Polish Prime Minister said on...
14 crew rescued from listing cargo ship in Greek waters
The Hellenic Coast Guard carried out a dramatic rescue operation on Wednesday, evacuating fourteen crew members of the Liberian-flagged general cargo vessel New...
Hyundai Heavy says trying to allay Singapore concerns over Daewoo shipyard merger
Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co Ltd (267250.KS) said it is working with Singaporean regulators to alleviate concerns of its $2 billion merger with rival...
Amaechi: I never collected pension from Rivers
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday denied receiving pension as the former governor of Rivers state. “I have never requested for or...
Two die, one injured in Lagos pipeline explosion
Two yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives on Thursday during the fire incident that razed some parts of the Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area of...
Senate passes N10.59tr 2020 budget
The Senate has passed the 2020 appropriation bill. The bill was passed after Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Barau Jibrin, moved a motion for its...
South African Airways gets $272m lifeline as it enters business rescue
South African Airways (SAA) was set to enter a business rescue process on Thursday, with a 4 billion rand ($272 million) lifeline from government and banks...
Senate threatens to arrest Dakuku Peterside
The Senate Joint Committee on Navy, Marine Transport and Finance on Wednesday, asked the Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency...
Vandals steal clips, bolts on Lagos-Ibadan rail track
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has bemoaned the pilfering of clips, bolts and knots on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line. NRC Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria,...
