Nigeria
28 Nov
Former Nigerian minister of finance and former chairman of the World Bank, Olusegun Aganga, said in his recently published book that his lifelong goal is for Nigeria to achieve its true potential and be one of the world’s greatest and most prosperous countries. Aganga − who is also the former minister of industry, trade and…
28 Nov
Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State Branch has concluded arrangements to host its Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) programme for year 2023, themed: “Opportunities and Challenges in Joint Venture and Development Lease.”
28 Nov
The Africa CDC and the Mastercard Foundation have entered a new phase of their partnership on the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative in the aftermath of the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaration of the end of COVID-19 pandemic as a public health emergency of international concern. The Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative, a bold and…
28 Nov
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), has faulted critics of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on conduct of the 2023 general elections, stating that verdicts of the courts were part of democracy.
28 Nov
The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) in the last couple of months has enjoyed the opportunity of ferrying foreign visitors
28 Nov
inDrive, a leading ride-hailing service, has released compelling data that underscores the significant impact of its unique ‘name your price’ model across Nigeria's top cities in 2023. This data underscores the company's commitment to offering fair and accessible transportation solutions in urban areas. According to the data, Lagos stands out with an average of nearly…
28 Nov
The Association of Civil Society and Public Interest Organisation in Nigeria (CCSPION), said that there is a need for political leaders in power to give an account of stewardship in office. National Coordinator of CCSPION, Abraham Ekokotu, disclosed this call in Abuja, at the press briefing, called on Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal to tell…
27 Nov
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has urged the Delta government to revive the state's trade fair complex in Osubi.
27 Nov
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised the alarm over the shortage of teachers in public schools in Nigeria, lamenting that the Covid-19 pandemic reduced teachers in public primary and junior secondary schools by 29 per cent.
27 Nov
Federal ministry of Women Affairs and the United Nations Children Fund, (UNICEF), have inaugurated a Child Protection and Research Center for the collation of information on child welfare in Nigeria.
27 Nov
Federal government in partnership with Green Agriculture West Africa Limited, (GAWAL), a subsidiary of the Chinese General Construction Company, (CGC), is training 5, 000 women in states across the federation on modern rice technology and other forms of farming.
27 Nov
The Federal Government on Monday declared open applications for the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (4IRTA) which is meant to optimise Nigeria's economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani disclosed this in a statement on X with the intent to encourage and inspire the use of technology. "Our intent is to…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
1 day ago
Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
1 day ago
The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
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Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
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The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
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Sansani town, the headquarters of Sansani chiefdom in Gassol local government area of Taraba state, has been thrown into a state of mourning as unidentified gunmen carried out a brazen attack, claiming the life of monarch Abdulmutalib Jankada. Sources close to the matter said the attack occurred on Thursday inside the monarch's palace at about…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has raised concern over "orchestrated internal and external conspiracies malicious aero-politics, imperialistic intrigues, and discrimination" to frustrate Air Peace operations internationally. In a statement on Friday signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, Ohanaeze Ndigbo noted at the plenary of their National Executive Committee (NEC), that such a plot was not healthy…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed money laundering charges against former Attorney-General Mohammed Adoke. Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled on Friday that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to present a strong enough case (prima facie case) against Adoke. EFCC alleged that Adoke sometime in August 2013 in Abuja accepted a cash…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has teamed up with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to meet up with the FIRS's projected N1.9trillion tax from the public sector. ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu Adamu at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja assured the FIRS that the…