Airlines resume U.S. flight Nov. 8
Delta Airlines on Monday announced plans to resume international flight operations to U.S on Nov. 8. The resumption plan was following lift of travel restrictions […]
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NIPOST backs FG’s digitisation agenda
The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has keyed into the digital economy agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari administration. NIPOST Postmaster General, Dr. Ismail Adewusi, stated this […]
Man Bags Six Month Jail for N.9m Scam in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has convicted and sentenced one Yakubu Samaila before Justice M.T. M Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court, […]
Profit Tax: NEITI to refer defaulting oil, gas firms to anti-corruption agencies
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says it will report oil and gas companies that have defaulted in remittance of various profit taxes to […]
China outlines development of women, children
China’s State Council on Monday unveiled outlines for the development of women and children for the next decade. The outlines, which set goals and tasks […]
In Nigeria, lady justice wears no blindfold
By Osmund Agbo Friday, August 20th was unlike any regular day for the over 4 million residents of the Kano metro area. More than 70 […]
AfCFTA: With $3trn GDP, Africa will be largest free trade area worldwide — Afreximbank
The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$ 3 trillion, Africa will be the biggest free trade area in […]
Security guard docked for allegedly stealing iron rod
A 30-year-old security guard, Hassan Fulani, on Wednesday appeared in a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing iron rod worth N824,600. The police charged Fulani, […]
COVID-19: Nigeria logs 168 additional infection, 1 death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 168 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raising the total number of cases in the country since […]
Zenith Bank maintains growth momentum in H1 2021 despite monumental headwinds
In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, recording positive growth […]
Sanwo-Olu calls for wholistic approach to solving security challenges
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday called for a wholistic approach from the various security agencies toward solving security challenges in the […]
Peace Day: IPCR urges all Nigerians to be Peace Ambassadors
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians to use the forthcoming Peace Day celebration to become agents of peace. The appeal is […]
NSCDC deploys 500 personnel to ensure security during coronation of the Olu of Warri
The Delta State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Mr Akinsanya Iskilu, has approved the deployment of 500 officers to provide […]
Dangote, MTN others to build 794km road with tax credit – FG
The Federal Government says about 794kms of road have been priotised for construction by eligible companies through Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit […]
NGO charges journalists on data usage
An NGO, Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), on Wednesday, charged journalists on the use of data in reporting, especially on environmental issues. Mr Ikechukwu […]
Customs seizes contraband worth N54m in Kano/Jigawa zone in 3 months –official
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it made seizures of various items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N54 million from June to date […]
CBN releases N756bn to over 3m farmers to boost food security
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has released the sum of N756.51 billion to 3,734,938 small holder farmers, cultivating 4.6 million hectares of […]
NCDC records 1 death, 272 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded one death and an additional 272 coronavirus infections in Nigeria as at July 24. The NCDC released […]
NEMA records zero accident on roads in S/East in Eld-el-Kabir — Official
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it recorded zero accident on roads within South-East during Special Operation Eagle Eyes for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The […]
Gombe motor park project to be completed soon – Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured that the Gombe Mega Motor Park project would soon be completed. Yahaya stated this while inspecting ongoing […]
Adamawa govt. committed to restoration of Sukur cultural landscape–Fintiri
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says his administration is committed to the development and restoration of the Sukur cultural landscape in the state. Fintiri said […]
TETFund spends N9bn on research – Executive Secretary
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has spent N9 billion on public tertiary institutions in the country to enable them undertake research in various […]
INEC schedules Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State for Aug.14
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Aug. 14 for Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and […]
FG hands over 7 rehabilitated irrigation sectors to Kano farmers
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has handed over seven completed irrigation sectors to farmers under the Kano Irrigation Scheme (KRIS). The Minister, […]
Family to Police: Go beyond Chidinma’s arrest in Ataga’s murder
The family of late Michael Usifo Ataga has issued a statement calling for an in-depth investigation of the murder of Usifo Ataga and urged the […]