archiveApril 19, 2021

  Wants American foreign policy reset to increase security cooperation with Africa Nigeria’s VP is effective, says US don Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has urged the United States to lend its weight to the call for a just global transition to zero emissions, lead the effort to ensure easy...

The Director-General of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Asishana Okauru, has revealed that states have lost about 40 per cent of their revenue to COVID-19 pandemic. He disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, at the first Technology and Tax Event seminar organised by the NGF in partnership with the World Bank...

  To celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day in May, Mouka has rolled out the ‘Mums in Business Challenge’ to reward female entrepreneurs with cash grants for their ventures. The initiative is in line with the brand’s mission of adding comfort to life and falls under its CSR pillar of “skills...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has notified the public about the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as genuine Twitter handle of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. According to the agency, some of the fake Twitter accounts include: @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1. One of...

  Tottenham Hotspur have sensationally sacked manager Jose Mourinho. The move comes after they drew 2-2 with Everton on Friday evening, leaving them down in seventh place in the table. Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason and the ex-Charlton and Huddersfield boss Chris Powell have been placed in temporary charge. Mourinho...

 Kidnappers who abducted Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, have demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release. Oyewumi was abducted by the gunmen who invaded the palace in Ilemeso Ekiti in Oye LGA of Ekiti state at 9.00 p.m. on April 15. A family source, who did...

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has advised revenue generating authorities at all levels to embrace automated processes and e-solutions for effective tax administration. The Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Muhammad Nami, gave the advice on Monday in Abuja, at the first Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Technology and Tax...

 Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has inaugurated 25 power bikes procured by the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to control traffic.Inaugurating the power bikes on Sunday in Kano, Ganduje said the bikes would be used to ensure that road users comply with traffic regulations. He said the bikes would...

  A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the rising inflation rate in the country.Mr Niyi Akinsanya, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. NAN reports that...

  A grand state reception and dinner was held on Saturday night by the Ekiti Government in honour of the erstwhile Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former CDS hails from Ode-Ekiti in Gboyin Local Government Area of the state....