In the bustling corridors of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), whispers of celebration filled the air as 1,419 junior officers were granted wings to ascend the ladder of excellence. Like a symphony of progress, the promotions were orchestrated under the watchful eye of the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), BashirContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Lagos State government, through the Safety Commission and Fire and Rescue Service, has flagged off a public enlightenment campaign on fire prevention in marketplaces across the state. The advocacy campaign, according to a Tuesday statement, is to forestall fire incidents in the marketplaces during the currentContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that MTN Nigeria contributes over N200 billion in Value Added Tax monthly, making it the largest contributor to the nation’s VAT pool. Oyedele made the disclosure recently while speaking as a panellistContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 78 senior police officers, including 21 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), and 57 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to ACPs. The promotions were approved during the second Plenary Meeting of theContinue Reading
Last night in the city of Marrakech, Morocco, Ademola Lookman shone like a million stars. In a stunning twist of fate, the Super Eagle who rose from the ashes of uncertainty, was crowned the African Footballer of the Year. In 2022, the Atalanta forward was yet to decide his internationalContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been recognized as Nigeria’s foremost champion in primary healthcare delivery, earning the title of Best-Performing Governor in Primary Health Care. This remarkable accolade is a testament to Soludo’s transformative leadership and groundbreaking initiatives within the healthcare sector during hisContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The House of Representatives is considering a bill to alter the 1999 Constitution for the creation of a special account into which all borrowed fund credits and grants to the Federal Government shall be paid. The bill, currently before the Committee on Constitution Review, was sponsored byContinue Reading
•Over 23m barrels of crude traded as civil societies knock cabal BY GODWIN OBI. EFE MODESTUS, JAMES AKINOLA The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has sought a reduction in the price of petrol across the country. The group urged the Dangote refinery to consider reducing its ex-depot price fromContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the public to disregard reports on the death of its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi on Saturday said Yakubu is alive. The clarification was necessitated following reports thatContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of giving out illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. The move was after the apex bank addressed recent misinformation about the validity ofContinue Reading