Abia Governor Offers Employment to 9 Abia NYSC Honours Awardees
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has granted automatic employment to nine former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from the state who recently received the prestigious Presidential Honours Award. Governor Otti made the announcement on Tuesday while receiving the awardees in his office, led by the State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. […]
Air Peace to Hire 1,000 Fresh Graduates
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has announced the creation of 1,000 fresh graduate jobs through its 2025/2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, positioning the move as a direct response to the Federal Government’s suspension of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imports. Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema, commended President […]
Customs Bows to Finance Ministry, Suspends 4% FOB Levy Implementation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imported goods, following a directive from the Federal Ministry of Finance. In a statement on Tuesday, the Service said it has commenced consultations with the ministry to explore alternative measures that will sustain its operations […]
FG Backs Skilled Labour Migration, Insists on Due Process
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government says it has no objection to skilled Nigerian workers seeking opportunities abroad, provided such migration follows due process. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari-Dingyadi, stated this in Abuja while receiving the management team of Democracy Radio 104.9 FM led by the Acting General Manager, Uju Nwachukwu, on a […]
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Elects New Board Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has elected new board members to represent athletes and technical officials. This follows a keenly contested election in Abuja where Pastor Jesimiel Nseobong Samuel emerged as Technical Representative after defeating Sunday Tilije by 24 votes to 18. Former Olympian Eric Williams secured the position of Athletes’ Representative while […]
Abiodun Hails Rugby Chief for Raising Standards at Gateway Games 2024
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, for his exceptional contributions to the successful staging of the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games Ogun 2024.” In a letter of appreciation addressed to Dr. Are, the governor lauded his commitment, […]
NRFF Set To Hold Athletes’ and Technical Representatives Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has confirmed that elections into the positions of Athletes’ and Technical Representatives will be held on Friday, September at the Media Centre of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In a statement signed by the federation’s secretary, the NRFF disclosed that preparations for the polls have […]
ANAN confers fellowship on Deputy Senate President
By Anayo Akwitti The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has conferred the fellowship of the professional body on the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR. Senator Barau, an accountant by profession, was conferred with the designation, Fellow Certified National Accountant (FCNA) during the 30th Annual National Conference of the […]
NASC Appoints Emmanuel Odo As Senate Acting Clerk
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as the Acting Clerk of the Senate. The Commission approved the appointment Tuesday during the 6th Commission’s 10th Meeting. “I write to inform you that the 6th Commission at its 10th Meeting held on Tuesday, 16th September, 2025, approved […]
Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Must Build Trust – Dogara
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has emphasized that Nigeria’s new tax reforms will only succeed if citizens trust the government to deploy resources responsibly. Speaking at the inaugural Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps, Dogara said: “True tax reform is not about raising […]