Insecurity: Amotekun can’t perform miracles in one month — Commander
By Adeola Badru Commander of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, in Oyo State, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd), yesterday, declared that the security outfit cannot perform miracles by stemming the high rate of insecurity within one month of its inauguration. His reaction came on the heels of series of killings and kidnappings in the […]
Customs revenue rises 16% to N1.6trn, surpasses target by 13%
Against the backdrop of over one year shutdown of Nigeria’s land borders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has overshot its revenue target by 13.2 percent in 2020 while surpassing the 2019 performance by 16.4 percent.
ABCON highlights steps to rejuvenate Nigeria’s real sector
ECONOMY By Providence Adeyinka President of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria, ABCON, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, has highlighted steps to achieve a virile real sector growth in Nigeria. He said that the Nigerian business environment is becoming more hostile and unbearable, adding that the adverse business environment is being compounded by the […]
Makinde urges Nigerians to assist families of fallen heroes
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, appealed to Nigerians to continue to cater to the needs of families of soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty.
Alleged certificate forgery: APC, Obaseki, others to adopt final arguments January 7
The Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the ongoing alleged certificate forgery suit against Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo until Jan. 7 for parties to adopt their final written addresses.
FG releases N11.8bn pension for MDA retirees, 10 months arrears still outstanding
The Federal Government, yesterday, released the sum of N11.82 billion for payment of accrued rights for retirees of treasury funded Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
