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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has exceeded its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.1 trillion by 20.2 per cent. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeniyi said that NCS recorded a total revenue of ₦6.1 trillion in 2024, surpassing …

GOV. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Monday, inaugurated 48 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state civil/public service. Speaking during the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde charged the permanent secretaries to discharge their duties effectively and contribute their quota to …

BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three boards in the health sector, even as he has given a directive for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery. The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. The newly …

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the establishment of  Ministry of Livestock Development in the state . This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr  Folashade Ayoade in Lokoja on Friday. Ayoade explained that the decision,  which was with immediate effect …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, Jan. 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from Jan. 12 …

By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has spent about N9.7 billion in scholarships to indigenous students undergoing various studies at tertiary institutions within and outside the country in 2024. Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, disclosed …

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery. This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, in Bauchi on Tuesday. Those affected by the reshuffle are Dr Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education; …

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to inaugurate five additional roads to further enhance the socio-economic development of residents. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Gbenga Omotosho, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy. The projects are slated for inauguration on Jan. 9 and 10. The …

….Chairs Maiden Exco Meeting By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has assented to the 2025 appropriation bill of N615,857,950 billion passed by Borno State House of Assembly with an adjustment amounting to N31.1 billion. Initially, the Governor on Monday 9th December, 2024 presented to the House about …

APPLE has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy. According to Reuters’ report, the settlement, which awaits approval from U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in Oakland, California, was filed on Tuesday and seeks to resolve claims that Apple …