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The Nigerian Government says it has received some Mexican investors, who have pledged support to boost mining in the country. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Oladele Alake  lauded the decision of investors from the Republic of Mexico to visit Nigeria in search of investments in solid minerals. Welcoming the investors to his office recently, Alake said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has put in place incentives to ease business for investors in the industry. The incentives include; zero duty on equipment imported for solid minerals extraction, easy movement of profits to the countries of origin and tax holidays. The Minister added that investors are expected to sign Community Development Agreements with the communities in the mining areas to ensure the socio-economic development of the region that benefits the people. He said the administration is currently sanitising the industry citing the recent revocation of titles which failed to comply with the law on annual se

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect from December 1, 2023: The new Board.members are (1) Chief Pius Akinyelure — Non-Executive Board Chairman (2) Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari — Group Chief Executive Officer (3) Alhaji Umar Isa Ajiya — Chief Financial Officer (4) Mr. Ledum Mitee — Non-Executive Director (5) Mr. Musa Tumsa — Non-Executive Director (6) Mr. Ghali Muhammad — Non-Executive Director (7) Prof. Mustapha Aliyu — Non-Executive Director  (8) Mr. David Ogbodo — Non-Executive Director (9) Ms. Eunice Thomas — Non-Executive Director  A statement by the President spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale says the appointment is in compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. Furthermore, President Tinubu approved the appointment of two Permanent Secretaries: (10) Mr. Okokon Ekanem Udo — Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance (11) Amb. Gabriel Aduda — Per

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has called on Nigerians to be more circumspect in the use of Automated Teller Machine, ATM Debit Cards owing to activities of fraudsters. The Commission which made the call in a Statement says it has been inundated with barrage of complaints from the public concerning unauthorized withdrawals from their Bank accounts, which investigations by the Commission have linked  to Automated Teller Machine, ATM Debit Card swapping fraud. The EFCC explains that the method of operation of the fraudsters who engage in the nefarious practice involves keeping a Debit Card of the same Bank and in the guise of helping a confused Bank Customer at any ATM point, swaps the Card in such a hurry that the customer would not notice and at the same time memorises the pin used in trying the fake cards.  The cards get stocked in the machine due to wrong pin and the fraudster abandons the victim, advising him or her to report to the Bank while making away with th

Super Falcons duo of Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie have made the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Eight other players, including Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa), Andile Dlamini (South Africa), Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon) and Hilda Magaia (South Africa)  also made the shortlist. Moroccan trio, Anissa Lahmari, Fatima Tagnaout, Ghizlaine Chebbak and Zambia’s Barbara Sanda are the other players in contention for the award. Oshoala won the award for a record fifth time last year. The Barcelona Femeni star will be looking to win a record-extending seventh crown this time around. Paris FC’ shot-stopper, Nnadozie is also in the running for Goalkeeper of the Year. The duo of Esther Ajakaye and Deborah Abiodun made the final shortlist for Women’s Young Player of the Year. The Super Falcons are in contention for the Team of the Year while Randy Waldrum is up for the Coach of the Year. The Awards Gala will take place on Monday, 11 December 2023, at the Palais des

The 2023 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Globe Awards marked the conclusion of the festival's 12th edition!