Goods worth billions of naira destroyed as fire guts Nnewi’s biggest market
Goods worth billions of naira were in the early hours of Tuesday destroyed at the Nkwo Nnewi Market, the biggest market in Nnewi, by fire that engulfed a section of the market.
Reps urge FG to boost funding for Armed Forces, commemorate fallen heroes
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to sustain its support for the Armed Forces through increased funding, provision of modern equipment, and enhanced welfare packages. This is also as the House called for the commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on January 15 to honour the bravery […]
Oborevwori approves adjustment of commissioners’ portfolios
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has approved an adjustment in the portfolios of two Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
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UAE Golden Visa stretches eligibility to students, investors, entrepreneurs in 2025 [How to apply]
UAE has announced updates to its Golden Visa program for 2025, further enhancing opportunities for global investors, entrepreneurs…
Wike signs 5,481 C-of-O in 1yr, FCT land allottees now get title documents in 2 weeks
As of December 31, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has signed a total of 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has said.
Customs generates N6.105 trn in 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated the sum of N6. 105 trillion in 2024.
Akpabio urges completion of electoral reforms
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio says the critical task before the National Assembly on resumption is the completion of electoral reforms, given the preparations for next electoral cycle. Akpabio said this in his welcome back speech at plenary on Tuesday. Akpabio in the speech titled” Rising to the Greatness of Our Calling” said lawmakers had […]
Tax reform: ASUU urges NASS to reject provisions that undermine TETFund
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly to reject any provision of the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 that undermines Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)’s effectiveness and existence. TETFund is a scheme established by the Federal Government in 2011 to disburse, manage, and monitor education tax to government-owned tertiary institutions […]
Arsenal forced to look at January transfers after Gabriel Jesus’ suspected ACL injury
Mikel Arteta said Tuesday that Arsenal are “actively looking” to improve their squad, revealing the club are “very worried” about an injury to Gabriel Jesus, who has reportedly ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.
FCCPC, NCC partner to curb telecoms abuses
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed an agreement to eliminate regulatory gaps in the telecommunications industry. Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, said at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja on Tuesday, that the collaboration would ensure robust […]
Two injured as crisis breaks out in Osun communities over land dispute
By Shina Abubakar Leaders of Ilobu and Ifon-Osun have engaged in a blame game following the outbreak of a fresh crisis between the two neighbouring communities over agelong land disputes. It was gathered that two persons sustained gun wound after some gunmen allegedly invaded Odoje, Golden Gate areas of Ifon on Tuesday morning. The two […]
