We’ll stop revenue leakage, says Kogi internal revenue boss
Kogi Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has vowed to stop revenue leakage in the state. Alhaji Yusufu Abubakar, Acting Chairman of KGIRS, said this at a […]
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FMDQ records N15.31trn turnover in June
FMDQ Securities Exchange Ltd. has recorded a turnover of N15.31 trillion in the Fixed Income and Currency (FIC) in the month of June. This was […]
Uba Sani dedicates Sallah message to besieged constituents
The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani has said that he has dedicated his Sallah message to “the long-suffering” people of his Senatorial Zone who […]
Poor knowledge of ICT affecting students’ performances in JAMB
Poor knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is affecting the performances of Nigerian students in the annual Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. […]
Man docked for allegedly beating up trader over cigarette change
A 25-year-old man, Suleman Abubakar, on Monday appeared in an Upper Area Court Zuba Abuja, for allegedly beating up a trader over cigarette change. The […]
Occupational hazards: NAN Managing Editor urges safety experts to uphold standards
(NAN) Mr Ephraims Sheyin, Head of Lagos Operations (HLO), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to the nation’s safety experts to intensify ongoing efforts […]
DMO offers FG bonds for subscription at N1000 per unit
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday offered for subscription more Federal Government bonds at N1000 per unit. According to information in its official website, […]
FirstBank pledges N5m support to Lagos Rotary Club
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has pledged to support the Rotary Club of Lagos intervention projects with the sum of five million naira. The Chief […]
FRSC impounds 835 articulated vehicles in Lagos
Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it impounded 835 articulated vehicles in 2020 under its Operation Scorpion I, II and […]
LSETF emphasises need for women participation in national development
he Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has reaffirmed the need for women to be given opportunity in all sectors of the economy. According to […]
Customs seeks cooperation with police to boost performance in Sokoto
Mr Bashir Hamisu, the Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone B has solicited increased synergy with the police in tackling smuggling […]
Court orders FG to Bayelsa Govt $951m derivative arrears
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Federal Government to pay 951 million dollars to the Bayelsa Government.The amount is the 13 per […]
Jigawa Govt to review development framework, says Gov Badaru
The Jigawa Government is to review the state Development Framework, Gov. Mohammed Badaru has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the framework, launched in […]
June 12: Lekki area of Lagos calm, peaceful
The Lekki area of Lagos, which witnessed massive violence during the EndSARS protests, was generally calm on Saturday as residents shunned calls for protests to […]
Buhari calls for global support to develop Niger Basin
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for global support to develop the resources in the Niger Basin area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
NITDA warns against file encrypting computer virus ‘IGVM Ransomware’
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that restricts access to data such as […]
Ooni mourns, describes late COAS, others as change makers
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has expressed shock over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, […]
CBN mulls 1m hectares of rice cultivation in 2021 – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank plans the cultivation of one million hectares of rice […]
Cataract: Optometrist urges blood pressure control, regular eye checks
An Awka-based Optometrist, Dr Emma Ezejiegu, has urged members of the public to ensure effective blood pressure control and regular eye checks to reduce the […]
Gunmen attack police stations in Rivers kill 7 officers
Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday and killed seven police officers in the process. In a statement issued in […]
Tribute to an exemplary Comrade and Leader, By Denja Yaqub
During the years when defiant academics held sway in tertiary schools in Nigeria, there were very many ‘’hot heads’’ even a child […]
Unemployed man faces trial for allegedly defrauding his friends of N880,000
A 24-year-old unemployed man, Ajibola Odusanya, on Tuesday, appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauding his two friends of 880,000. Odusanya, whose address was […]
Shipping institute wants FG develop Delta ports with Ibori loot
Capt. Tony Onoharigho, President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping, on Friday urged the Federal Government to use the repatriated James Ibori loot to develop the three […]
Suspect was killed in cultists, police gunfire – Policeman tells panel
ASP Ameh Agbo told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel that Edward Dumisara was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and […]
Edo govt, UNIDO to partner in building world-class museum
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to build a world class museum and […]