Inflation : Federal Government proposes temporary zero duty on food

Inflation : Federal Government proposes temporary zero duty on food

By Oluwakemi kindness In a decisive move to combat soaring food prices and alleviate the burden of inflation on Nigerians, the Federal Government has proposed a temporary zero-duty levy on selected food imports. This strategic initiative announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun aims to increase food availability, reduce prices as well as provide immediate relief to citizens. According to a statement […]

September 11, 2024 13 4

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Police Affairs inaugurates delivery task team

By Oluwakemi kindness The Ministry of Police Affairs has inaugurated a Delivery Task Team that will assist in tracking the implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the Ministry and its Agencies. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, James Sule, while inaugurating the team say the key role of the Delivery Officers and members of the Ministerial Delivery Task Team is to gather, analyze, and provide data on Ministerial […]

September 11, 2024 14 4

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NUJ Releases Guidelines for 2024 Triennial Delegates’ Conference in Owerri”

By Anayo Akwiti The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Credentials Committee has released guidelines and timetable for the 8th Triennial Delegates' Conference (Owerri 2024) . A statement by the Chairman of the committee, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Ademu Seidu Haruna, notes that the conference will hold in November, 2024, in Imo State. According to the statement, all the contestants are expected to avail themselves with the constitution of NUJ […]

September 3, 2024 53 1 2

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Economy

President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Mansur Muhtar as Chairman BOI Board

By Bukola Adetinuyo President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the Board of the Bank of Industry Limited. Dr. Mansur Muhtar has been appointed as Chairman, while Dr. Olasupo Olusi will serve as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Ifeoma Uz'Okpala was also named Executive Director, Large Enterprises, with Shekarau Omar appointed as Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Usen Effiong will take on the role […]

September 3, 2024 60 2

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Police Declare Briton & Lucky Obiyan Wanted For Attempting To Overthrow Tinubu

By Oluwakemi Kindness. The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu’s led government. Speaking during a Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, accused the British national of building a network of sleeper cells to topple the government and plunge the nation […]

September 2, 2024 23 2

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Global, national partners rally support for NDLEA’s alternative development project

By Oluwakemi Kindness International partners and local stakeholders in the global effort to combat the scourge of illicit drug trafficking have expressed their preparedness to support the Alternative Development Project of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The Alternative Development Project is an initiative aimed at encouraging illicit drug producers and dealers to engage in lawful and productive business opportunities. They made the commitments in their remarks during the opening […]

August 30, 2024 27 1

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Security

Abducted medical students: IGP assures others in captivity of rescue

By Oluwakemi kindness The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reassured victims of abduction and their relatives of the Force redoubled efforts to ensure their rescue. IGP Egbetokun gave the reassurance on Sunday in Abuja while handing over the rescued twenty Medical students of the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri earlier kidnapped on transit in Benue state along with seven others also rescued during a tactical operation. Speaking, the […]

August 26, 2024 9 3

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Economy

CGC Adeniyi reaffirms commitment to strengthen collaboration with NLNG

By Oluwakemi kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to collaborate with Nigeria LNG Limited to boost the Nigerian economy. This assurance was made known when a delegation from Nigeria LNG Limited, led by its Managing Director, Philip Mshelbila, paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs at the Service's Headquarters in Abuja. A statement by the NSC […]

August 26, 2024 12 1

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Economy

NAICOM express capacity to undertake risk for aviation sector

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission, (NAICOM) has appealed to all stakeholders in the aviation sector to see the bigger picture of growing our industries beyond the immediate individual gains, but rather, collectively growing an economy that is sustainable and self-reliance to absorb shocks. The National Commissioner for Insurance Olusegun Ayo-Omosehin, which stated this said the role of insurance should therefore be seen beyond just financial protection, to […]

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