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Shuaibu takes over as Customs Area Controller for Ogun 1

Shuaibu takes over as Customs Area Controller for Ogun 1

…pledges to balance enforcement with trade facilitation By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The new Customs Area Controller for Ogun 1 Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Deputy Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu has promised to uphold the core mandate of trade facilitation, as well as border security in the course of tackling the menace of smuggling at the […]

NLC, CSOs amplify need to end violence against women in workplaces

NLC, CSOs amplify need to end violence against women in workplaces

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In commemoration of the 16 days of activism on Gender Based Violence and Harassment, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Lagos Chapter, has called for collective efforts to end gender based violence against women in workplaces. With the theme, “Unite to End Violence against Women at the Workplaces”, women from different walks of […]

Bobboyi tasks SUBEC chairs, procurement officers on accountability, transparency

Bobboyi tasks SUBEC chairs, procurement officers on accountability, transparency

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, yesterday, urged State Universal Basic Education Commission, SUBEC and procurement officers to make transparency and accountability their watchwords in the discharge of their duties. Bobboyi,in an address he delivered at the training of executive chairmen of SUBEC on the 2007 […]

Tech entrepreneurs set to launch platform to connect African artisans to global buyers

Tech entrepreneurs set to launch platform to connect African artisans to global buyers

By Cynthia Alo   In a bid to transform cross-border trade, boost economic empowerment across the continent, and tap into the growing global demand for authentic African products, two tech entrepreneurs have unveiled “Giri Today,” an e-commerce platform designed to connect African artisans and businesses with international buyers. The platform, now in its final stages of […]

Corrupt judges, reflection of the Nigerian society – Falana

Corrupt judges, reflection of the Nigerian society – Falana

By Dickson Omobola Human Rights advocate, Funmi Falana, has decried growing cases of corruption in Nigeria, and also argued that corrupt judges are a reflection of the Nigerian society. Falana, who lamented that since independence, Nigeria has reportedly lost over $582 billion to corruption, further called for an end to plea bargain. She spoke at […]

HD, others restate commitment to tackle GBV, promote human rights

HD, others restate commitment to tackle GBV, promote human rights

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, HD has again advocated urgent action from all stakeholders at all levels to hold perpetrators of gender-based violence accountable, and invest in solutions to protect women and girls. The Country Manager of HD Nigeria, Chris Agoha stated this on Tuesday during the celebration of the […]

Wakawaka Doctor takes home Travel Influencer of the Year Award at GAHAwards 2024

Wakawaka Doctor takes home Travel Influencer of the Year Award at GAHAwards 2024

The GAHAwards 2024, held in Lagos, shone a spotlight on exceptional talents, and one of the night’s highlights was Wakawaka Doctor being named Travel Influencer of the Year. This award celebrates his outstanding efforts in guiding and inspiring individuals to seize global opportunities through travel and migration. This latest achievement comes hot on the heels […]

Nigeria tax outlook needs reform

Nigeria tax outlook needs reform

By Prince Justice Faloye  In progressive societies that consciously move towards equity and egalitarian values, the highest tax receipts come from what is called progressive tax, whereby the rich pay a higher proportion of their income, followed by proportional taxes whereby everyone pays about the same proportion of their income. Telecoms and banks already pay […]