NECA Secures Landmark Court Judgement Against Nigerian Customs Service

NECA Secures Landmark Court Judgement Against Nigerian Customs Service

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has secured a favourable judgement for its members at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a suit filed in 2022, following a circular from the Federal Government, which imposed additional tax burdens on Businesses. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Director General of NECA, Wale Smatt says the case was against the Federal Government on the excise duty […]

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Immortalize Our Father, Late Pa Akinkunmi’s Children Tell Federal Government

Oluwakemi Kindness The family of late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian national flag, are calling for the prompt immortalization of their late father as promised by the Government. One of the late icon’s sons, Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, stated this when the Federal Government fullfilled it promised donation of thirty million naira to the family. The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, presented the cheque to the family at […]

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COPDEM, ADC sign alliance for citizen mobilization.

By Anayo Akwitti Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have formalised a strategic alliance in recognition of what they say is the urgent need for a structured, coordinated, and disciplined approach to mobilizing civil society and progressive forces across Nigeria. To this end both civil society groups have resolved to introduce the Directorate of Mobilisation, Civil Societies and Progressives Engagements —a critical […]

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CBN Approves CFA For Export Proceed Repatriation says NEPC

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC on Friday announced the CBN's approval of CFA to be captured on the NXP forms for the repatriation of export proceeds. This is as the Council puts non-oil performance in 2024 at $5.456 billion, despite economic realities and the global economic downturn. Executive Director, NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, who stated this, said the Council will be working with the CBN and the banks […]

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Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria

Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria's global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to using sports […]

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Nasarawa Advances Public Health Security with Proposed Legal Framework

By: Julian Adetinuyo Stakeholders, government officials, and public health experts converged in Lafia to advance a legal framework aimed at strengthening public health security in Nasarawa State. The engagement, held at Nasarawa, focused on the proposed Public Health Security Bill 2024, which seeks to enhance disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness, and emergency response mechanisms. Declaring the event open, Declaring the event open, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Barr. Isaac […]

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N50M Bribe: Labour Party Debunks Allegation of Being Under APC Payroll

By: Chinedu Echianu The Labour Party has said that its leadership is not aware of any bribe alleged to have been paid to the leadership of opposition parties in Nigeria by the All-Progressives Congress led government. The party also said its leadership has never received a dime from any individual, group, organization or government who are not members of the Labour Party. The party expressed shock and disbelief by […]

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Best Minister Award : Rep Betara Extols Wike’s Leadership Virtues

Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, House of Representatives' Committee on FCT, Representative Aliyu Muktar Betara has extol the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike for his infrastructural strides in the nation's capital city. Representative Betara states this in a congratulatory message to the FCT Minister who was conferred with the award as the "Minister of the Year by THISDAY/Arise TV." The lawmaker who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal […]

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Kogi First Lady Promotes Harmony, Honours Women’s Achievements in Development

By: Chinedu Echianu The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman-Ododo, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fostering development and unity in Kogi State, particularly among women and vulnerable groups. Mrs. Ododo made this call during an anniversary dinner held at the Government House in Lokoja, which was organized to honour women across the state and celebrate their contributions to societal growth. She praised the transformative […]

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