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Month: February 2024

Nasarawa Assembly speaker warns against absenteeism among staff

The speaker urged workers to live up to their responsibilities to enhance service delivery. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has warned workers of the law-making arm against truancy. He gave the warning on Thursday in Lafia during a meeting with the management staff of the assembly. He urged them to live…

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CBN increases PVS limit to 15% to tackle global inflation

According to reports, the PVS was initially introduced in 2022 to curb the over-invoicing of imports. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an upward review of the Price Verification System (PVS) from 2.5% to 15%. According to a circular by Dr Hassan Mahmud, Director, Trade and Exchange Department of the CBN, this is…

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Peter Obi spends ₦744m on legal battles after election loss – Aisha Yesufu reveals

Yesufu outlined the campaign’s strategic approach, which involved extending support to over 100 groups nationwide… The fundraising team of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation has disclosed that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, expended a substantial amount totalling ₦744,500,000 on legal proceedings following his defeat in the 2023 presidential election. Chairman of…

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NSC seizes ₦19.6m worth of sex enhancement drugs in Sokoto

Some consignment of counterfeit drugs whose duty-paid values were not yet ascertained had also been seized during the routine operations. The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) joint border patrol team sector IV has seized a consignment of sex enhancement drugs worth ₦19.6 duty paid value in Sokoto state. The Coordinating Comptroller, Kolapo Oladeji, made this known…

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno honours Troost-Ekong post AFCON

The jersey symbolised the player’s appreciation for the backing of his home state. Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, received a special honour from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, in recognition of his outstanding performance for the national team during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Troost-Ekong, a native of Akwa Ibom…

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Fuel scarcity looms as tanker owners vow to stop petrol lifting next week

NARTO president says the distribution of diesel within Lagos costs tanker drivers ₦140,000 but they are paid ₦120,000. Nigerians’ economic plights will be compounded next week if the concerns of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) are not addressed by Monday, February 19, 2024. This may subject Nigerians to another round of fuel…

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Tinubu approves leadership changes at NAFDAC, PCN, MDCN, others

Tinubu said that this is in furtherance of his determination to bring world-class standards to Nigerian public health administration. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment and reappointment of the Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers in the health and social welfare sector. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…

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FG to prosecute anyone engaging apprentice below 12 years

Onyejeocha said the ministry had commenced enforcement of the law and sensitisation of the people to the knowledge of the crime in the six geo-political zones of the country. The Federal Government says anyone engaging an apprentice below the age limit of 12 will be charged with child labour. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for…

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It is illegal for tertiary institution to collect tuition in dollar – NUC

The executive secretary also said that the commission would continue to approve more universities as long as they are of standards and have the capacity for sustainability. The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Thursday reiterated its position that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is allowed to charge tuition fees in dollars. The Acting Executive Secretary…

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Abia govt vows to chase out drug dealers, criminals

The Deputy Governor said that the present administration was poised to fulfil its promise of building a crime-free state for the people and would not relent. The Abia Government has warned drug dealers and criminals in the state to leave and ply their trade elsewhere or be prepared to face the full weight of the…

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