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24 Nov
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor, has resigned from his position after being appointed to the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) by President Bola Tinubu.
24 Nov
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from.removing Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, granted the ex-parte motion moved by Joshua Musa, SAN, on Thursday, a copy of the order made available to…
24 Nov
Gunmen invaded Zungeru in Niger State on Thursday and abducted the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wushishi LGA, Sule Muhammad.
24 Nov
A former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called for the improvement of the rent-to-own scheme as part of efforts to reduce homelessness in Nigeria.
24 Nov
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has terminated the services of the operators of taxi ranks and terminals for failing all terms and conditions of their engagement. The Mandate Secretary, Transportation Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Ubokutom Nyah, announced the termination during a stakeholders’ meeting with the terminals and taxi ranks managers in Abuja on Thursday. Nyah…
24 Nov
The governor of Enugu, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, said on Friday he has sought the federal government's collaboration in a bid to transform the healthcare sector in the state.
24 Nov
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to implement steps identified to reduce pressure on the foreign exchange market. Dr Muda Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Yusuf…
24 Nov
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has urged all the governors of the 36 states of Nigeria to work towards developing the country’s agricultural sector.
24 Nov
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned consumers to be vigilant during the Black Friday sales, as there is a risk of increased fraud and scams.
24 Nov
The Federal Government has launched a National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework 2023–2030 and the National Mental Health Policy 2023.
24 Nov
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), says its registration for the 2023/24 Post-UTME Screening exercise which started on Nov. 23 will end on Dec. 3. Mr Mansur Alfanla, Registrar of the University, said in a press statement on Friday that the institution had invited all candidates, who had applied for admission into the University to the…
24 Nov
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, has expressed the determination of the federal government to mainstream women tech entrepreneurs into the nation's digital innovation and technology development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Female Tech Founders Training programme at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR),…
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Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principle of press freedom and tasked professionals with responsible journalism.
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From the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, came assurances of better days for Nigerians grappling with hardship as a result of the high cost of living.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the minimum capital requirement for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) with national licences from N25 billion to N200 billion.
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The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Olusola Odumosu, has inaugurated the Corps Female Strike Force to protect schools in the territory.
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About six months after President Bola Tinubu recalled all career and non-career ambassadors in diplomatic missions worldwide, their offices in embassies and consulates have remained vacant.
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Banks have 24 months to recapitalise their capital base to at least N500 billion international authorisation capitalisation to continue operations in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said.
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Justice Abubakar Kutigi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), yesterday, discharged former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) and six others.
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Nigeria has been left in darkness, as the electricity grid, controlled from Osogbo, Osun State, collapsed at about 4:30 pm yesterday.
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Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has set a revenue collection target of N5 trillion from Value Added Tax (VAT). 
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There was tension yesterday, in Anambra, as a gang of hoodlums set ablaze the Neni Police station and the headquarters of the Anaocha Local Council of the state.