FIRS has made significant progress —IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has examined the ongoing reforms at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and commended the agency for what it described as significant progress in its core duties. A Senior Economist at the Fiscal Affairs Department of the global body, Paulo Paz, gave the commendation yesterday at the opening of IMF-supported Headquarters Mission […]
FG targets food sufficiency through PPP — Information Minister
…Says Tinubu recognises food security as key to national sovereignty By Joseph Erunke Abuja-The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubu recognised food security as key to national sovereignty, with the federal government targeting food sufficiency through Public, Private Partnership, PPP. He recalled that since the assumption of […]
Security operatives repel bandit attacks, neutralise 30 in Faskari-Katsina
By Ogalah Ibrahim A joint team of security personnel has reportedly neutralised 30 bandits, following a series of coordinated counter-operations in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The joint operation comprising Police Mobile Force, PMF, operatives, military personnel and Nigerian Air Force components, yesterday, confronted heavily armed bandits in simultaneous attacked on Kadisau, […]
Security: Makinde tackles banditry with aircraft
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday approved the immediate procurement of two aircraft to curb the menace of illegal mining, kidnapping, and other forms of security threats, particularly in the vast hinterlands of Oyo State.
Igbo leaders in Ibadan, Mogajis congratulate Ladoja as 44th Olubadan
Following the death of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, the next in line to the throne, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been receiving congratulatory messages from individuals and groups as the 44th Olubadan.
Health financing: Commissioners’ forum moves against AIDS, TB, malaria
As Nigeria faces evolving health challenges in the wake of funding cuts by international agencies, the Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum has reaffirmed the commitment of state governments to closing critical funding gaps in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (ATM).
