The Delta State government says it is exploring alternative energy to effectively tackle the challenges of poor electricity supply in the state remains a top priority. Some of the sources that the state government is considering are solar, bio and wind energy. The State Commissioner for Energy, Mr Newworld Safugha, announced the plan during the […]
Claims by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and now Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the status of the account of the Federal Government domiciled at the apex bank were on Monday described as “totally false and wholly fabricated”. The respected traditional ruler had last Friday at a public forum in Abuja […]
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has dragged the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). He was also dragged by the NYCN to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly operating five foreign bank accounts as a serving […]
A prosecution witness, Adamu Yusuf, on Monday told a Federal High Court Lagos, how about N4.9 billion was converted into dollars by a former Director-General of NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi. Akpobolokemi, former D-G of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is charged alongside a former Commander of the Niger Delta Military Joint Task Force […]
Farmers in Ogun state and the national executives of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association have reached a peaceful agreement on how to operate effectively and peacefully in the state. The meeting which was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, had the National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Muhammad Kirowa, the […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service is set to map out a strategy for the implementation of the proposed introduction of tax for the Nigerian international passport. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Mohammed Babandede, made this known during a decoration ceremony of newly promoted officers in Abuja. The tax according to him is not a punitive measure […]
As Daar Communications Plc marks its 20th year in business, its Founder, High Chief Aleogho Dokpesi, the Chairman, Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the media company have expressed appreciation and gratitude to its numerous stakeholders including Institutions of State, Regulatory Agencies, Corporate Nigeria, The Advertising Community, The Nigerian Media, its Shareholders, The General […]
Insight Publicis, a leading creative consultancy and customer engaging communications company in Nigeria, has officially become the marketing communications consultants of Yudala, Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce company. This strategic partnership which was recently consummated is meant to position Yudala as a global brand with fine lines in her ambition to lead and go beyond the […]
The Federal Government is not considering increasing VAT at this time, but to increase the coverage of VAT. Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, gave the assurance in Abuja on Sunday. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that VAT was presently covering 10 per […]
An agreement between the governments of Nigeria and Morocco, anchored by Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers of Nigeria (FEPSAN) and a Moroccan company, OCP, will yield one million tons of fertiliser through local production for next farming season, The Presidency said on Sunday. “This will be a short term solution that will, by a signed agreement […]