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NCPC Collaborates With NIM on Staff Training and Development

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to collaborate with the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, on training and retraining its staff. This development was disclosed by the NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, while receiving a delegation from NIM at the Commission's Corporate Headquarters on Wednesday. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, stated that Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of effective management […]

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Customs Exempts pharmaceutical products From Import Duty, VAT

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday announced the exemption of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) from critical raw materials essential for the production of pharmaceutical products for a period of two years. This exemption according to Customs covers Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and other vital raw materials required for manufacturing essential medicines, Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), Rapid Diagnostic Kits, reagents, and packaging materials. This is drawn from the Presidential directives aimed at enhancing local […]

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Nigeria Congratulates Greece on Independence Day

By Zainab Bakare The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic of Greece, His Excellency Giorgos Gerapetritis, on the occasion of Greece’s Independence Day Anniversary. In a statement released by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s appreciation for Greece’s rich history, cultural heritage, and longstanding democratic values. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors, including […]

March 26, 2025

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House Pledges Better Funding For FCT Traditional Institution

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory of it support for better funding of the traditional institution. The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area Councils and Ancillary Matters gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during an interactive meeting with members of the panel and the traditional council of the FCT. The Committee chaired by Representative, Fredrick Agbedi, also assured the traditional rulers that it will look into the […]

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Turkey To Be Added To Christian Pilgrimage Sites Visited By Nigerians – FG

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkey, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum Faith Tourism at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian […]

March 25, 2025

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Ramadan: Customs Boss Urges Personnel to Elevate Community Spirit

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embrace the spirit of service, discipline, and charity as essential values during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. He made this known during the Iftar by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited held at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, CGC Adeniyi underscores the significance of piety, self-discipline, and devotion, noting that […]

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Group Advocates Boycot Of DSTV/GOTV Over Price Hike

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian consumers have been urged to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights. This follows the recent 21% price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. This is according to Save the Consumers, a non-governmental which is also asking the Federal Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC to initiate legal proceedings against MultiChoice for its defiance of regulatory orders and its […]

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Defamation: Governor Monday Okpebholo Threatens Legal Action Against PDP Chieftains

By Chinedu Echianu Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a five-day notice to Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a Chieftain of the party, Mr. Shedrach Udugbai to immediately tender an unreserved apology to him (Okpebholo) following what the governor described as defamatory remarks made by them at various times and on different platforms. While Nehikhare is accused of making defamatory and unsubstantiated allegations against the Governor through a press […]

March 24, 2025

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Become Catalysts For Societal Development, Kalu Tasks Universities

Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has tasked Nigerian universities to close the gap between academia and real-world challenges to drive national progress. This is as he stressed the need for education to go beyond theory. He stated this while speaking at the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary, 37th convocation lecture and award ceremonies in Calabar. He urged institutions to become catalysts for societal development both in physical communities and the digital space. He […]

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