Banditry: Ex-EFCC Chair Seeks Safety For Women, Children
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri, has decried the spate of insecurity in the country which she said had left women and children as…
LIRS Clarifies Position On Hotel Occupany, Restaurant Consumption Tax
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a public notice providing clarifications on issues relating to definitions of terms and obligations of landowners, particularly owners and/or managers of…
Kidnap Attacks: Kaduna To Consolidate Intelligence Gathering Towards Forestalling Attempts On Facilities, Institutions
In its efforts at forestalling further attacks on institutions of learning and government facilities in the state, the Kaduna state government has decided to consolidate on intelligence gathering. Disclosing this,…
IMF: Dollar Loans Pose Currency Risks For Nigeria, Others
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said dollar loans remain, though the bond market come with heavy implications for emerging markets, like Nigeria, including putting the local currency at risks.…
Gov. Bello Inaugurates Committee On Information
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has inaugurated the Kogi State Council of Information and urged members to disseminate right and accurate information about the state. Represented by the Secretary to…
Criminal Trial of Petro Union, Directors to Continue in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed May 5 to continue the criminal trial of Petro Union Oil and Gas Company Limited and its officials. The presiding judge of…
Dokubo Declares Self Leader of New Biafra
An ex-militant in the Niger Delta region, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has proclaimed a new Biafra and announced himself as the leader of the new “Biafra de facto customary government.”…
618 Schools Shut In Northern States Over Abduction Scare
*Security agencies foil kidnapping of 307 Kaduna pupils, prevent attack on FAAN quarters John Shiklam in Kaduna, Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano, Francis Sardauna in Katsina, and Laleye Dipo in Minna…
LCCI Urges FG To Set Up Appeal Panel For Customs-Businessmen Disputes
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to create an independent dispute resolution framework to manage conflicts between the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)…
ICPC Amends Criminal Charges Against Former Presidential Aide, Okoi Obono-Obla
— Drops Charge on Falsification And Forgery The Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission has amended the number of criminal allegations it leveled against the ex-presidential aide, Okoi…