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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reps Probes allege land grabbing in Port Harcourt
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives committee on Public Petitions has invited one Ifeanyi Emenike of FGlobal Properties Limited to appear before it January 30 to answer charges on land grabbing and sponsorship of violence. The summon by the committee follows a petition filed by Collins Adele, on behalf of twenty three allottees of a […]
Reps Receives Money Laundering Petition Against Commercial Bank
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has received a money laundering petition against Sterling Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Shell Petroleum in Abuja. The petition was submitted to the House Committee on Public Petitions during a hearing in Abuja by Maiden Systems Ltd. Speaking at the hearing, the Nigeria police said it […]
FG Approves Temporary Access Road Connecting Saburi 1 and 2
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal government has Approved Temporary access road connecting Saburi 1 and 2 to ONEX and the Old Keffi-Dei-Dei International Market Speaking during the commissioning in Abuja, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike emphasized that the development of rural areas is central to this administration’s vision. “This project is […]
Customs CG Cautions Officers Against Lobbying For Promotion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi, has cautioned men of the Service against lobbying for unmerited promotion. CGC Adeniyi handed down the warning during the decoration of newly appointed and promoted officers at its headquarters in Abuja. The decorations followed the confirmation of the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General […]
Telecom Tariff Increase Must Result In Service Improvement – FCCPC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has task telecom operators to prioritise visible and measurable improvements in network reliability, speed, accessibility, and customer service as part of any tariff adjustment. The FCCPC says the rationale for the increase must be reflected in better services for consumers who rely on telecommunications […]
FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada
By Sofiat Adenekan FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has outlined significant developmental projects earmarked for Gwagwalada Area Council, underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to the growth of satellite towns. Wike who stated this during the commissioning of Paikom-Kore Ibwa 9 kilometres road, on Wednesday […]
DG NILDS Tells Leaders to Prioritize Implementation of Gender Inclusivity Policy
By: Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders at all level of governance have been urge to recommit to implementating goals on Gender Inclusivity Policy. This is according to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman. Professor Sulaiman states this on Wednesday when the Deputy Director MacArthur Africa Office, Dr. […]