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22 Apr
Investigations have revealed how Nigerian automobile dealers conceal vehicles with minor dents as salvage cars to qualify for 40 to 60 per cent duty rebates for such vehicles, a practice that may have become a survival measure against lull in the retail sector...
18 Feb
Chief Superintendent of Customs and National Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullah Maiwada, has denied the allegation that fraudulent activities or underhand dealings characterised the recently held e-auctioning of vehicles or other goods by NCS.
17 Jan
The Assistant Comptroller General of Customs and Zonal Coordinator in charge of Zone A, Mohammed Bello Jibo, has charged the newly promoted and decorated senior officers in the Zone to increase their dedication to service delivery
29 Oct 2023
The financial crunch currently hitting hard on the country can be eased with domestic solutions, provided President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could wade into the port downsides and rejuvenate the nation’s trade gateways.
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Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has hosted a donors’ conference, raising over 1.1 billion dollars for displaced persons and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. This substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions of more than 10 donor countries, agencies, and organisations dedicated to…
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has commenced the verification process for 18 degree programmes at the newly established Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), as preparations for its official take-off advance. The university, formerly the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, was upgraded by President Bola Tinubu on March 15, 2024, to…
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A former governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Rivers State, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, has stated that quality education is essential for nurturing the next generation of leaders in the state and the country. Lulu-Briggs lamented that the high cost of education has widened the gap between the rich and the poor, calling on well-meaning individuals…
28 mins ago
The United States women's U-17 team has eliminated Nigeria from the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Americans secured a 2-0 victory over the Flamingos in the quarter-finals. Goals from Katharine Fuller and Kimball Ascanio sealed the win for the USA, ending Nigeria's impressive run in the tournament. The Nigerian team had topped their…
31 mins ago
The Libya Football Federation (LFF) is reportedly planning an appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in response to severe sanctions over the disrupted 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria. The CAF sanction came after the match billed for Benghazi on October 15 was called off by CAF when Nigeria decided…
36 mins ago
A woman named Eunice Asuelie has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly forcing her 15-year-old daughter into prostitution. The incident occurred in Udu Local Government Area, where Asuelie reportedly took her daughter to a hotel to meet with a suspected sex trafficker. Fortunately, the girl managed to escape and seek refuge…
41 mins ago
The Managing Director of Enterprise Life Assurance Ltd, Funmi Omo, has called for a radical transformation in the insurance sector, challenging practitioners to rethink outdated business models. Speaking at the Leadership Summit organised by the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (South-South Area Committee), Omo said technology has disrupted a lot of things and urged…
44 mins ago
Women of Glory Foundation has urged the government to take proactive measures by establishing subsidised cancer treatment centres specially designed to serve rural communities. This initiative, according to them, is critical in addressing the health disparities faced by rural populations, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately improving survival rates for those affected by cancer.…
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Airtel Africa has reported a decline in revenue to $2.37 billion for the half-year ending September 30, 2024, largely due to the steep depreciation of the Nigerian naira. Despite a 19.9 percent increase in constant currency revenue, reported revenue fell by 9.7 percent as the weaker naira impacted earnings. The currency’s devaluation followed the Central…
1 hour ago
Dr Johnny Onwumere, medical practitioner and Chess Captain at the Enugu Sports Club says that playing chess relieves neurological diseases such as dementia and alzheimer . Onwumere, an ophthalmologist, made the disclosure on Saturday at the flag off of the maiden Chess competition themed “Fortifying the Chess Game” at the Enugu Sports Club. The captain…