The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has presented operating licenses to 28 newly registered private guard companies, urging them to enhance intelligence gathering efforts to combat rising insecurity in the country. The licenses were presented at the Corps’ National Headquarters in Abuja. NSCDC Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, emphasized that the […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has revealed that Nigeria’s renewable energy sector has a substantial unmet skill need, estimated at 50%. This gap has resulted in the employment of semi-skilled technicians, hindering the sector’s growth. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Afam Ogene, emphasized that most equipment used in the sector is […]
The Rivers State Government has established a committee to address recurring clashes between farmers and herders, which have resulted in loss of lives, displacement, and economic disruption. State Secretary Professor Ibibia Worika, who chairs the committee, emphasized the importance of fostering dialogue, promoting justice, and ensuring peaceful coexistence among inhabitants. The committee’s mandate […]
The Bauchi State Teachers’ Service Commission has mandated the immediate dismissal and demotion of Musa Ahmed Ningi, Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Kirfi, following accusations of egregious misconduct. Accompanying him in his removal is the Senior Master, Malam Adamu Shehu, who has been discharged for conspiring in the unauthorized disposal of school assets. […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has endorsed the Tax Appeal Tribunal’s decision, confirming the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) authority to levy, collect, and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on transportation and food services offered by independent drivers and vendors utilizing platforms like Bolt. Justice Akintayo Aluko also imposed a cost of N1 […]
A delegation of governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), on Wednesday paid a sympathy visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, following his recent involvement in a road accident along the Katsina-Daura highway. The high-powered delegation, led by the PGF […]
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has extended heartfelt congratulations to Barrister Murtala Aliyu Kankia on his appointment as the new National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a well-deserved recognition of competence, integrity, and legal acumen. In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday, […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has endorsed the Tax Appeal Tribunal’s decision, confirming the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) authority to levy, collect, and remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on transportation and food services offered by independent drivers and vendors utilizing platforms like Bolt. Justice Akintayo Aluko also imposed a cost of […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Benjamin Kalu, announced on Thursday that the Eastern Rail Line is anticipated to unlock approximately ₦50 billion in annual trade, connecting the commercial centers of Aba and Onitsha to markets in the northern region. In a statement released to Parliamentary Correspondents, Honorable Kalu lauded President Bola […]
Former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has urged the President of the 10th Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to disregard criticisms labeling the National Assembly as a “rubber stamp,” and instead focus on working harmoniously with President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the good of the country. Lawan made this passionate appeal during a Senate plenary […]
