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January 16, 2025 No Responses

NPA: NASS Raises 2025 Revenue Target To ₦1.7tri

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Wednesday disclosed that the agency generated N753 billion in 2024. The NPA boss who stated this during a presentation on NPA’s 2024 revenue performance and 2025 projections to the...

January 16, 2025 No Responses

Kyari: NNPCL Remitted ₦10tri In 2024

For the year 2024, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) remitted ₦10 trillion to the federation account. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPCL, Malam Mele Kyari stated this on Wednesday during a presentation on NNPCL’s 20...

January 16, 2025 No Responses

NASS Raises FIRS 2025 Revenue Target To ₦25tri

The National Assembly has raised the revenue target for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) following revelations by Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, that it had surpassed its 2024 revenue collection target, exceeding the ₦19.4 trillion target s...

January 16, 2025 No Responses

LAGOS KICKS OFF 2025 VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION

The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has flagged off the Year 2025 Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness Month with an appeal to residents to embrace voluntary blood donation as a lifesaving act. Themed: “Blood, A Precious Gift: Give to Save...

January 15, 2025 No Responses

CBN Sanctions Zenith Bank, Fidelity, Others For ATM Cash Scarcity

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season. The affected banks include Zenith Bank, Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Pl...

January 15, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Budgets ₦67.5b For 2025

For the year 2025, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has budgeted N67.5billion. Speaking on Tuesday, Chairman of the agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Marwa (Rtd) urged the National Assembly to support the agency in its fight against subst...

January 15, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Internet Fraudsters In Benin City

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested based on cre...

January 15, 2025 No Responses

Senate Rejects ₦8.9bn 2025 Budget For Information Ministry

The Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation has rejected the ₦8.9 billion allocation in the 2025 budget proposal to the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, describing it as inadequate. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen...

January 15, 2025 No Responses

Ecobank Unveils ‘Kong In A Cage’ Art Installation

Continuing its efforts to foster sustainability in Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a new art installation, Kong in a Cage, by artist Toyeeb Ajayi. The installation, made entirely from recycled materials, is now on display at the Ecobank Pan African...

January 14, 2025 No Responses

NASS Faults JAMB’s 2024 Budget Spending

The Senate and House of Representatives have resolved to remove the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from the Federal Government’s 2025 budget grant, citing concerns over the board’s financial management. Lawmakers argued on Monday that it i...

January 14, 2025 No Responses

UBA Rewards Customers With N41m

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just concluded UBA Legacy Promo series. The promo which began last year, was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s...

January 14, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Approves Four Airlines For 2025 Hajj Operations

The Nigerian Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers for pilgrims of the 2025 Hajj. A statement issued by the Executive Chairman, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman explained that the four airlines we...

January 13, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a traditional chief priest of the Igunuko Shrine, Bariu Aliu, in the Alpha Beach area of Ajah, Lagos State. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, explained that Aliu’s&nb...

January 13, 2025 No Responses

Lagos Sets January 31 Deadline For Annual Tax Returns Filing

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a reminder to all employers in Lagos State to fulfill their statutory obligation to file annual tax returns for the 2024 financial year on or before January 31, 2025. City Business...