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April 14, 2022 No Responses

Presidency Faults Call For Buhari’s Resignation

The Presidency has dismissed the call by the Northern Elders Forum on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign following the nation’s security challenges, saying reforms in internal security to hold soon. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam...

April 13, 2022 No Responses

Rain: Expert Cautions Farmers Against Early Planting In Bauchi

The Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in Bauch State, Mr Daniel Abarshi, has cautioned farmers against hasty planting of crops following the early rains in the state. Abarshi gave the warning in an in with the...

April 12, 2022 No Responses

Minister Tasks NAFDAC On Listing Cost For Traditional Medicines

The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has pleaded with the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), to slash product listing cost for traditional medicines, with a view to improving access to Universal Health Cover...

April 12, 2022 No Responses

Customs Explains 20 Percent Levy On Vehicles

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has retained a duty rate of 20% for used vehicles with a National Automotive Council (NAC) levy of 15%. According to Customs, new vehicles will also pay a duty of 20% with a NAC levy of 20% as directed i...

April 9, 2022 No Responses

Food Prices Hit Record High

UN food agency on Friday said World food prices jumped nearly 13 per cent in March to a new record high as the war in Ukraine caused turmoil in markets for staple grains and edible oils. The Food and Agriculture...

April 9, 2022 No Responses

Customs Strike Force Impounds N143.64m Goods

The Coordinator, Nigeria Customs Service Strike Force, Zone B, Mr Faith Ojeifo, says it has seized contraband worth over N143.64 million Duty Paid Value (FOV) in its area of operation. Ojeifo who displayed the seized items to newsmen on Friday...

April 9, 2022 No Responses

Lagos To Divert Traffic As FG Embarks On Road Maintenance

Lagos State government has mapped out alternative routes for motorists, following notification by the Federal Ministry of Transportation on maintenance work on some roads. The roads to be maintained are Abule Nla, Brewery and Gaskiya Level Crossings.&nbs...

April 8, 2022 No Responses

Beyond Banking, Union Bank Unveils Future-Forward Innovative Co-Creation Hub, SpaceNXT

Union Bank Plc has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and encourage collaboration within the tech ecosystem in Nigeria, SpaceNXT is a future-forward purpose-designed co-working hub for innovators, creato...