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NIMASA Board Appoints Three Directors, Promotes 469 Others
July 30, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA Board Appoints Three Directors, Promotes 469 Others

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the appointment of three new Directors.  A  statement on Friday explained that the new directors are Mr Otonye Obom, Captain Sunday Umoren and Mr Kazir Musa.  According to...
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FG Sets To Implement 5% Excise Duty On Telecom Services
July 29, 2022 No Responses

FG Sets To Implement 5% Excise Duty On Telecom Services

Nigerians will soon start paying 12.5 per cent tax on telecommunications services as the Federal Government plans to implement a five per cent inclusive excise duty on telecommunications services in Nigeria.  The Minister of Finance Budget and National Planni...
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Sambo Appoints Dantsoho,  Ex Onne Port Manager As Chief Of Staff
July 28, 2022 No Responses

Sambo Appoints Dantsoho,  Ex Onne Port Manager As Chief Of Staff

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Mu’azu Sambo has appointed former Onne Port Manager, Rivers State, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho,  as his Chief of Staff.   A statement issued on Thursday by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director of Press and Public Relations of the minis...
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FG Approves Additional N16b To Complete Kano-Katsina Expressway
July 28, 2022 No Responses

FG Approves Additional N16b To Complete Kano-Katsina Expressway

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved an augmentation of N16 billion for the completion of the dualisation of the Kano-Katsina Expressway.  Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known while briefing Journa...
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Kumuyi: Deeper Life Global Crusade Will Refocus Youths For Greater Accomplishments
July 28, 2022 No Responses

Kumuyi: Deeper Life Global Crusade Will Refocus Youths For Greater Accomplishments

The General Superintendent, Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has said that its six-day Global Crusade beginning on Thursday in Ikorodu, Lagos, will refocus youths for greater accomplishments.  Kumuyi, a renowned Bible scholar, said this o...
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NEPZA, FIRS Agree To Adjust FTZs New Tax Administration Pact 
July 28, 2022 No Responses

NEPZA, FIRS Agree To Adjust FTZs New Tax Administration Pact 

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have agreed to adjust some sections of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on effective tax administration, to accommodate some salient concer...
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SIFAX Group Tasks Babcock University Graduates On Solution-Oriented Mindset
July 28, 2022 No Responses

SIFAX Group Tasks Babcock University Graduates On Solution-Oriented Mindset

Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman, SIFAX Group, has urged graduating students of Babcock University in Ogun to adopt solution-oriented mindset to help them attain success. Afolabi gave the advice in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday.  H...
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FG Approves N800m To Purchase Vehicles For NDLEA
July 28, 2022 No Responses

FG Approves N800m To Purchase Vehicles For NDLEA

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N800 million for the procurement of 32 operational vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known while briefing...
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Reps Amend CBN Act To Stop Governor From Partisan Politics
July 27, 2022 No Responses

Reps Amend CBN Act To Stop Governor From Partisan Politics

The House of Representatives has passed a bill after the second reading to stop the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from participating in future elections in the country.   Rep. Sada Soli, the sponsor of the Bill at...
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NIWA Reiterates Commitment To Tackle Boat Mishaps
July 27, 2022 No Responses

NIWA Reiterates Commitment To Tackle Boat Mishaps

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is putting measures in place to avoid the reoccurrence of boat mishaps in the country.  The Managing Director of NIWA, Dr George Moghalu said this at a news conference on Tuesday, following the recent...
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Buhari Nominates Four Non-Executive Directors Of CBN
July 26, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Nominates Four Non-Executive Directors Of CBN

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated four persons for appointment as Non-Executive Directors of the Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).This is contained in a letter dated July 21 and read at Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.Buha...
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NLC To FG: Resolve ASUU Strike Or Face Total Strike 
July 26, 2022 No Responses

NLC To FG: Resolve ASUU Strike Or Face Total Strike 

Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River Council, Mr Ben Ukpepi on Tuesday disclosed that the union would embark on a total strike if the Federal Government failed to resolve the lingering issues with the Academic Staff Union...
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NLC Protest: LASG Urges Motorists To Remain Calm, Receives Letter From Protesters
July 26, 2022 No Responses

NLC Protest: LASG Urges Motorists To Remain Calm, Receives Letter From Protesters

The Lagos State Government has urged motorists to remain calm despite the protest rally of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ikeja and its environs.  The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde made this known in a statement issued in...
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Edo Confirms Eight Cases Of Monkeypox
July 26, 2022 No Responses

Edo Confirms Eight Cases Of Monkeypox

The Edo State Ministry of Health has revealed that eight persons have so far tested positive for monkeypox in the state, urging residents to observe safety measures to reduce the spread of the virus and other infectious diseases in the...
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