Labour fumes over FG’s plan to tax non-alcoholic drinks
Organised Labour in the Food and Beverage sector has raised the alarm over plans by the Federal Government to impose excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks, warning that such tax will cripple the sector.
Anambra: Persons with disabilities give guber candidates conditions to secure their votes
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA – Disabled persons in Anambra state, under the aegis of Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities, JONAPWD, Anambra state chapter have given all the governorship candidates from various political parties in the state some conditions for securing their votes during the fast-approaching November 6 gubernatorial election in the state. Some […]
Economy: Coalition knocks forex saboteurs, backs CBN gov
A Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSG, on Thursday, backed various policies introduced by governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to stabilise the naira and reposition the country’s economy.
Perennial Iwhreko-Ekiugbo Crisis: History, cause, trend, way out
Iwhreko is one of the about 22 communities that make up the Ughelli kingdom. It is considered as one of, if not the most, commercially viable communities in the kingdom by reason of the existence of many commercial institutions including banks, shopping malls, stores of various domestic and industrial wares and items; health institutions and facilities, schools and even churches.
NAFDAC arraigns man over production of fake cough syrup
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Wednesday arraigned a 37 years old man identified as Adebayo Abiodun Ismail before the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo state.
Kogi: Creating food security, tackling unemployment, poor economy through Agriculture
By Boluwaji Obahopo – Lokoja OVERVIEWKogi state has three key competitive advantages among other states in Nigeria – solid mineral deposits, culture and agriculture. These three are largely untapped. Previous efforts to leverage on them for socio-economic development, have been poor and uncoordinated. The rich cultural heritage is enhanced by the position of the state […]
