VAT rises by 17% to N312 bn in Q2’19
The revenue generated from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the second quarter of 2019 (Q2’19) rose by 17 percent to N312 billion from N269.79 billion in the corresponding period of 2018.
Buratai tasks Army spokespersons on improved relations with media, public
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has challenged the Directorate of Army Public Relations to come up with a template of handling media and information that would positively assist the army in its operations.
Brexi talks likely to go down to the very last minute, Boris Johnson says
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said he was prepared to take Brexit talks with the EU down to the very last minute before the Oct. 31 exit deadline.
Buratai assures oil companies of secure environment in Niger Delta
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burarai, has assured that the Nigerian Army is committed to ensuring safe and secure environment for all oil companies to operate in the country.
UNICEF restates commitment to partner State Governments on child care
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renewed its committed to partner with State Governments to promote the well-being of the Nigerian child.
NAFDAC arrests suspects over alleged agro-chemicals adulteration
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Niger has arrested two suspects in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state over alleged adulteration of agro-chemicals.
APGA dissociates self from suit against Otti at Abia tribunal
The Abia chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has dissociated itself from an alleged move by some party members seeking the withdrawal of the party from the governorship election petition tribunal, sitting in Umuahia.
Kogi governorship: CAN has not adopted any party, aspirant – Chairman
The Kogi chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it has not endorsed any aspirant or party for the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.
PIND to revitalise oil palm business in Niger Delta
The Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) has assured oil palm producers of value addition, best practices and profitability in the oil palm value chain.
NYSC DG encourages corps members to inter-marry
The Director-General of National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has encouraged corps members to inter-marry.
Primary: APC committee in Kogi approves Bello, 3 others
The Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and three other aspirants for the Aug. 29 primary of the party.
INTERPOL best agency to track criminal activities – Minister of Police Affairs
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi says the International Criminal Police Investigation (INTERPOL) is the best agency to track criminal activities in view of its global outreach.
FBI list: FG condemns criminal act of 77 Nigerians over alleged fraud in U.S.
The Nigerian embassy in Washington DC on Monday condemned the criminal act by 77 Nigerians for alleged fraud in the U. S.
FG flags-off SBMC-SIP in Kano with take-off grant of N2.8bn
The Federal Government on Monday flagged off the School-Based Management Committee -School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP) in Kano with take-off grant of N2.8 billion.
I will strengthen research institutes to actualise Buhari’s agric policy – Nanono
Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, says he will ensure that agricultural research institutes are strengthened, to help actualise President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts at repositioning the sector.
How AfCFTA agreement will boost Nigeria’s economy – Expert
Economy and Finance Development expert, Tunde Olatunji, says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) recently signed by President Muhammadu Buhari has the potential of boosting the nation’s economy if well utilised.
