THE Nigeria Navy has concluded arrangement to establish a Naval Base in Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a delegation from the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla unveiled the information during a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir …
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THE Senate Ad hoc Committee on Crude Oil has met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to deepen collaboration in the fight against crude oil theft in the country. The committee led by it’s Chairman, Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) during the visit on Thursday in Abuja, said …
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THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has condemned a violent mob attack on its operatives during an anti-smuggling operation in Adamawa. It also announced the interception of petroleum products worth N95.7 million. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, made this known at a press briefing on Thursday at the Customs …
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THE Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, says the newly deployed border management system is enhancing target-based profiling of travellers, using the interactive Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) technologies. Nandap said this at the two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement, themed: “Assessing Electoral Promises: …
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THE Federal Government, has directed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collaborate with state governors on developing bankable housing projects to bring homeownership solutions directly to citizens. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, gave the directive during the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Day …
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ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) on Thursday expressed concern over the Federal Government’s plan to implement a five per cent surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the newly gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. The organisation made its position known in a statement issued in Abuja by its Country …
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Telecommunications Giant MTN, on Thursday, celebrated the Super Falcons with the sum of N150 million reward for being champions of the just concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday in Morocco. The Chief Executive Officer, MTN, Mr Karl Toriola, at the welcome party for Super Falcons in Lagos, …
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Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. after a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government representatives and the leadership of NAAT It would be recalled that the union had threatened to commence a nationwide protest on August 6, over the non implementation of …
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THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N68.7 billion for key electricity projects in universities and teaching hospitals across Nigeria. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after Thursday’s FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. He said the projects reflect the government’s resolve to …
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THE African Democratic Congress has announced the appointment of a former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Chinonso Obasi, as its Deputy National Youth Leader. A statement Issued by his office on Thursday described Obasi as a seasoned youth development consultant and humanitarian. Obasi is known for his …
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