Wheat, petroleum products, sugar lead imports for October
THERE are indications that the confectionery industry is currently enjoying a boom as bulk wheat is topping the import chart in Lagos with a total of 316,470 metric tons of the commodity set to arrive the country this month compared to 204,751metric tons in the month of September.
Man, 46, in court for alleged theft of electrical appliances worth N1m
A 46-year-old man, Aremu Olayinka, was, on Tuesday, arraigned before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over an alleged theft of electrical appliances, valued at N1 million. Olayinka, who is facing a count charge of theft, however, pleaded not guilty to the offence. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Abdullahi Musa, told the court that the defendant committed […]
Reps begin consideration of 2021 budget for 2nd reading
The House of Representatives has opened the debate on the 2021 Appropriation bill of N13.8 trillion with the view to passing it for second reading. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday, Oct. 8, laid the bill before the house for consideration. Leading the debate, the Majority Leader, Rep. Ado Doguwa (APC-Kano), said that the Bill […]
AMATO set to tackle trucking nightmare on Apapa, Tincan
ASSOCIATION of Maritime Transport Owners, AMATO, has kicked off efforts to rejuvenate its operations by creating a better and conducive working environment with other relevant stakeholders in the maritime industry.
Trump takes tax battle back to Supreme Court
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday took his long-running fight to prevent New York prosecutors from obtaining his tax returns to the Supreme Court for a second time. The president’s lawyers asked the court to block a federal appeals court ruling that said a subpoena of his tax records can proceed. “Irreparable harm will result […]
Nigerians right to protest SARS brutality, killings — Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said Nigerians acted within their rights to protest the killings and brutality against citizens by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the country. Lawan made the statement at Tuesday’s plenary in his concluding remarks on a matter of personal explanation into the murder of Jimoh Isiaka by […]
State Craft Inc. presents PPP meeting with Minister Sadiya Umar Faruq, business and civil society leaders in Lagos
State Craft Inc, Africa’s foremost full-service governance consulting firm with expertise in strategic government relations and communication, elections, citizen engagement, policy development and implementation recently held a cross-sector roundtable with the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruq and other leaders in the business and development sector in Lagos. […]
59 9mobile subscribers cart away N59m in mega promo
By Juliet Umeh In its continuous effort to encourage and empower loyal customers especially in the wake of the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, telecommunication company, 9mobile, has rewarded over 59 customers with N1 million each and has given out 3,000 smartphones. According to the telco, the promo is designed to reward 90 lucky […]
Tunisians protest after man dies in kiosk demolition
Angry residents took to the streets of a Tunisian town on Tuesday after a man died when authorities demolished an illegal kiosk where he was sleeping. The shop in Sbeitla, in the central province of Kasserine, was demolished in the early hours on the orders of local authorities, security sources told AFP. Abderrazek Khachnaoui, the […]
Delta to present N378 billion 2021 budget to Assembly next week
By Festus Ahon DELTA State Government, Tuesday said it would present a draft of 2021 budget estimate of N378 billion to the State House of Assembly next week for approval. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting, the Exco approved a draft estimate of […]
FG begins devt of multi-sectoral preparedness plan for disaster reduction
By Joseph Erunke THE federal government has begun the development of preparedness plan for disaster reduction in the country. The government explained that its action was based on reports and concerns raised by the Ministry of Water Resources and the National Emergency Management Agency,NEMA. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,Sadiya Umar-Farouq,speaking at […]
