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Jun192017 by Bigpenngr, Rotterdam11 Comments
PIB: SEPLAT Won’t Lobby Against Full Passage, We’ll Fit Into It – Austin Avuru

PIB: SEPLAT Won’t Lobby Against Full Passage, We’ll Fit Into It – Austin Avuru

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The Managing Director of Seplat Petroleum Development Company, Mr. Austin Avuru, has said that the company was not lobbying to stop the passage of the full version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Avuru said Seplat as an oil company would easily fit into the legislation once it is eventually passed in full into law saying that it was not losing any sleep over the passage of the complete PIB. He spoke following insinuation making the round that some oil multinationals were behind the delay in the passage of the full version of the PIB. Addressing newsmen shortly after the closing ceremony of Seplat's 'Eye Can See' programme held in Orerokpe, Delta State, Avuru noted that the delay in the passage of the Bill has significantly frustrated investment decisions in the industry ...
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Jun182017 by Bigpenngr, Rotterdam7 Comments
NEMA Redeploys Directors, Others

NEMA Redeploys Directors, Others

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has redeployed its Ag. Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Vincent Owan to head the Department of Planning, Research and Forecasting. The agency in an effort to reposition for service efficiency, also moved the Director Planning Research and Forecasting, Dr Zannah Muhammad to Department of Administration and Supplies. Other staff who were moved include the Head of Abuja Operation Office Mr. Ishaya Isah Chonoko to North West Zonal Office, Kaduna as a new Zonal Coordinator. The new head for Gombe Operation Office is Mr. Abbani Imam Garki from the NEMA headquarters and Mr. Bashir Idris Garga also from headquarters is to head Yola Operation Office. The redeployment is with immediate effect and all the affected heads are ...
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Jun182017 by Bigpenngr, Rotterdam11 Comments
DSS Begins Clampdown On Hate Speech Mongers

DSS Begins Clampdown On Hate Speech Mongers

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it would deal ruthlessly with warmongers and those causing unnecessary tension by hate preaching in the country. The agency said that at the appropriate time all those involved in these condemnable acts will be unmasked and decisively dealt with in line with the laws of the land. It condemns in its entirety the call for relocation of anyone to places against their wishes, saying that such relocation order is not only illegal, but against the country's Constitution which allows for freedom for citizens. In a statement by spokesman of the Agency,Tony Opuiyo obtained by BigPen Online on Sunday, the agency said that it has watched with keen interest the disturbing trend desperate and mischievous elements have tended to steer the ship...
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Jun172017 by philz7 Comments
UBE FUND: Delta Assembly Approves N1Billion Loan Request For Okowa

UBE FUND: Delta Assembly Approves N1Billion Loan Request For Okowa

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(BigPen, Rotterdam) The Delta State House of Assembly has approved the loan request of N1 billion (One Billion Naira) for the Delta State Government to enable it access the Universal Basic Education Fund. The N1billion naira is the 50% counter-part contribution of Delta State Government required to access the N2 Billion naira fund provided by the Federal Government for the development of Basic Education in the country. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori presented the loan request by the State Government in a letter addressed to the House titled “Ratification of His Excellency, the Governor’s Approval for One Billion Naira Term Loan Facility by Fidelity Bank Plc to enable the State Government Fund the 50% Counter-Part Contribution required to access the Universal Basic Education Fun...
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Nov242016 by philzNo Comments
Live Music at Acores We Are The Best

Live Music at Acores We Are The Best

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If you want to hear live reggae bands as well as a DJ playing classic artists such as Byron Lee, Third World, Sizzle and Buju Bamton, then look no further than this shining example of Lagos nightlife. There are also great deals on cocktails with a buy 3 get 4 deal on caipirinhas. Make sure you enjoy these responsibly. Move That Body at Von Vivant If you want to stay up a little bit later and strut your funky stuff on 3 different dance floors, then you should come to Von Vivant, Lagos' premier nightclub. It shuts at a decadently late time of 4 a.m. and drinks cost around 1.5 euros. Many travelers cite this as the best place in town for a dance. Best Karaoke in Lagos If you fancy yourself as the next Frank Sinatra then there will be no more fun place to go than the oddly-named Ir...
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Nov242016 by philz10 Comments
Amstel Malta brings Thrills & Excitement to the Stage at the Showtime “The Rush” Finale in Lagos

Amstel Malta brings Thrills & Excitement to the Stage at the Showtime “The Rush” Finale in Lagos

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You can contact us on 08098787665  - In our Popular Nigerian entertainers, Sound Sultan, Phyno, Gordons, and a host of other entertainers took Lagos by storm with amazing performances at the Amstel Malta Showtime finale at the Unilag Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos. The stars featured in the Lagos edition of the Amstel Malta concert drama directed by Ice Nweke tagged “The Rush“, which was a fusion of various artistic displays by ballerinas, singers, actors, fire eaters, jugglers, dancers, rappers, instrumentalists, comedians e.t.c put together to tell the story of a young man’s journey to success in a brilliant theatrical piece. Also performing with these stars were 5 young talents selected via auditions – A Singing duo (male and female); An Instrumentalist duo (a violinist and a guitari...
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