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December 6, 2024 No Responses

Lagos HOS: Staff Training, Key To Development

The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, has stated that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration has been investing heavily in training and retraining of public servants in the State because of his strong belief that a skilled and...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Reaffirms Commitment To Development In Niger Delta

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to executing impactful projects and fast-tracking development for the benefit of all the ethnic nationalities in the Niger ...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

FG Files Suit Against Nigerdock, Seven Directors Over Alleged Tax Evasion

The Federal Government has filed a 6-count criminal charge against Nigerdock Nigeria Limited and seven of its directors over alleged tax evasion. The charge dated November 26 was filed at the Federal High Court, Lagos. The seven directors listed alongside...

December 5, 2024 No Responses

COAS Lauds NAOWA On Peace, Unity

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) for its outstanding contributions to maintaining stability and unity on the home front, particularly while their spouses a...

December 4, 2024 No Responses

Namibia Elects First Female President

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-Presi...

December 4, 2024 No Responses

Chery Displays Strength, Innovations At Abuja Motor Fair

As part of measures to make vehicle ownership easy and affordable, Carloha Nigeria, the authorized dealer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, reiterated its commitment to Six years free service and warranty at the just-concluded Abuja Motor Fair, held....

December 4, 2024 No Responses

Mercedes, BMW, Range Rover Vie For SUV Award

The 2024 Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Awards promises a fierce contest as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Range Rover battle for the title of Nigeria’s top luxury SUV.This year’s competition highlights cutting-edge designs, advanced technolo...

December 3, 2024 No Responses

‘Tax Reform Bills Will Not Impoverish North’

The presidency on Monday refuted claims that some sections of the Tax Reform Bills are targeted at impoverishing the northern region of the country. According to the presidency, changing the funding source of agencies such as the Tertiary Education Trust...

December 3, 2024 No Responses

G20, BRICS Membership: Nigeria Seeks South Africa Support

Nigeria has sought South Africa’s backing for its bid to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support for it to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

NIMASA DG: AFRICA’S MARITIME SECTOR REQUIRES INNOVATIVE FINANCING

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has declared that innovative financing models will serve as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development in the African Maritime industry. M...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Boss Bags National Labour Institute Fellowship

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah has been conferred with a fellowship from the National Labour Institute in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to the NSC, the recognition underscores t...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

Compt. Nnadi Gets Revenue, Infrastructure Upgrade Awards

Customs Area Controller, Tin Can Island Command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi has bagged special awards in respect of his outstanding revenue collection and infrastructure upgrade at the maiden edition of Comptroller General’s Awards held on Friday in Abuja. Speak...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Female Elite Corps Begin Yuletide Traffic Campaign

The Female Elite Corps of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an extensive sensitisation campaign to foster adherence to traffic regulations and promote orderly conduct among motorists in Lagos State. This strategic initiative...

December 1, 2024 No Responses

IGP Orders Probe Into Kogi Boat Mishap

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the boat mishap in Kogi State. Scores of persons were feared dead in the accident that happened on Friday. In response, the IGP “directed the Force Marine...