Illegal mining: Court adjourns case against eight Chinese nationals for judgment
The Federal High Court in Abuja is to deliver on judgment in the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining on July 13 . Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Tuesday after the Prosecution Counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, and the defendants’ […]
NUT expresses concerns over govt’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates
The President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s waiver of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for admission into Colleges of Education. He said this while speaking at the 21st Century Teachers Workshop in collaboration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) […]
Tax reforms key to economic growth, says Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said that the ongoing tax reforms were designed to build a global competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy. He made the statement during the 28 annual tax conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
Second British Minister quits amid pressure on PM
Jess Phillips, parliamentary under-secretary of state at Britain’s Home Office, announced that she will resign from government, British media reported on Tuesday. Her resignation comes amid growing calls for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down after the Labour Party’s poor showing in last week’s local elections. Earlier on Tuesday, Miatta Fahnbulleh, a […]
Shippers’ council saves N348.8m in Q1
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) said its first-quarter dispute interventions saved maritime stakeholders more than N348.8 million across Nigeria’s port system. Executive Secretary, Pius Akutah, disclosed this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. “We received 32 complaints, resolved 19, closed one case, and retained 12 for further […]
NiMet predicts three-day rainy, sunny skies nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has predicted rains and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny skies over northern region on Monday with a few patches of clouds anticipated over the entire regions. The agency envisaged isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate […]
Shekarau emerges Kano central consensus candidate
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has resolved the lingering dispute over the Kano Central Senatorial ticket, paving way for former governor of the state, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau to emerge as the consensus candidate. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperon, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Sunday. He said that the […]
Customs hands over smuggled stolen luxury vehicles to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over intercepted stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada to the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Nasser Salihou. A statement on the handover was made available to on Sunday in Abuja by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada. He said the vehicles were handed over at […]
Sanwo-Olu calls for united fight against piracy
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have called for a united and uncompromising fight against piracy in Africa’s entertainment industry. This is contained in statement by Dr John Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), and made available to newsmen by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike on Sunday in Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who […]
Soludo defends crackdown on fake pastors
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has said the crackdown on fake pastors targets social reformation and protecting vulnerable residents from religious exploitation. He spoke on Sunday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the All Knights’ Day of the Catholic Diocese of Awka. He said several suspects had been arrested and were already in custody, assisting […]
