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21 Dec
The outgoing Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tincan Island Command, Mr Dera Nnadi has attributed the N1.26 trillion revenue to the implementation of a 24-hour cargo clearance system, which includes weekend operations. Nnadi disclosed this during the handover ceremony to the newly appointed CAC of Tincan Island Customs Command in Lagos on Friday. According to…
18 Dec
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a zero import duty on machinery, equipment, and spare parts for gas utilisation in Nigeria. This initiative is part of the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, which aims to foster the development of the nation’s gas sector. The announcement was made in a statement issued by NCS Spokesman…
18 Dec
The Kano State Government has unveiled its Anti-Corruption Strategy (2024-2028), a comprehensive framework aimed at combating corruption and promoting integrity across the state. The launch, supported by the European Union-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme Phase II, coincided with the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day, themed "Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity."…
16 Dec
A concerned Yoruba group, Kaaro Oojiire Omo Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), has called on popular musician, Okikiola Badmus (aka Portable), not to defame the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III or any Yoruba traditional stool. The group's reaction is coming on recent development between Portable and an estranged wife of the late Alaafin,…
12 Dec
The Oyo State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, has called on Nigerians to harness their diversities as catalysts for unity. READ ALSO: Why Senate can’t stop Wike from carrying out demolitions – Akpabio Akinyemiju made the call in Ibadan on Thursday at the Oyo CAN 2024 Christmas Carol and Award, entitled “The…
9 Dec
In line with its commitment to creating colourful spaces, Dulux, a flagship brand of Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc, participated as the official paint partner and brand sponsor at the inaugural Ecobank Design and Build Expo 2024 themed ‘‘Building Nigeria Together’’. CAP Plc has been a trusted name in paint manufacturing in Nigeria since…
20 Nov
The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have called for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s urgent intervention. The Chairman of the parent’s association, Ibrahim Tudu, made the appeal while addressing newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday. Tudu called on the state government to take tentative measures to rescue their children. He said, “This is…
20 Nov
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has revealed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Dr. Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate. Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Cyril Oshiomhole to the role last Tuesday, as confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. In a Wednesday interview on Channels Television, Idahosa said…
20 Nov
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday, received two categories of awards - Best Governor on Security and Most People-Oriented Governor, at the maiden edition of Nigeria’s Pride Awards which took place in Abuja. The event was organised by African Leadership Scorecard Magazine, Nationwide Reports and the Beauties of Nigeria TV. Former Senate President,…
19 Nov
Civil society groups, Network for Democracy and Good Governance of Nigeria, NEDGON, and Coalition of APC Support Groups, Sokoto State chapter, have said President Bola Tinubu is running an inclusive government with an open-door policy to all Nigerians. They also commended the President for appointing two Sokoto State indigenes as members of his cabinet, saying…
18 Nov
National Coordinator of Network for Democracy and Good Governance of Nigeria (NEDGON), Comrade Abdul-Rahman Umar Aliyu, has said the prioritisation of agriculture, housing scheme, road network, and education among others by Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State should be emulated by all governors.
17 Nov
In an ambitious move to tackle both personal and shared challenges across Africa, the BeepAgro Palliative Initiative (BPI) has unveiled its latest innovation, the “Formula 10 Strategy.” The initiative is designed to enable Nigerians and other Africans to reach their life goals by harnessing the power of community and technology. This was disclosed recently in…
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Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, on Friday said the allegations of Edo government
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia Sector Command, has confirmed the death of two people in a road accident which occurred on the Umuahia-Enugu Expressway. The Sector Commander, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Umuahia. She said that the accident, which occurred at 3.50 p.m. at the Ohiya,…
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The Police Command in Kwara has promised to arrest those involved in Wednesday’s killing of a retired controller of works, Abdulrazaq Ajani, in Ilorin. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, gave the assurance in Ilorin on Friday while presenting an update on the incident. According to the spokesperson, investigations are ongoing to arrest and make…
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Eniola Badmus, the Nollywood actress and special adviser to the speaker, House of Reps on social events and public hearing, expressed her desire to have kids of her own during the 7th edition of her 'Feed the Needy' initiative. The event was held at Temidire Primary School, Shogunle, Oshodi, Lagos. Eniola made this known on…
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The Oyo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday said 222 people lost their lives in various Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in the state in 2024. The corps disclosed this in Ibadan in its end-of-the-year statistics signed by the Sector Commander, Mrs Rosemary Alo. Alo said the figure indicated a reduction…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued eight injured passengers involved in an accident at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public…
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World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, mainly due to falls in cereals and sugar, the FAO said on Friday. Last year, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's price index for cereals dropped 13.3 compared to 2023 and its sugar price index fell 13.2 percent. The…