Mr Abdulhamid Ma’aji, Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service in charge of Sokoto and Zamfara, made the emphasis at the reopening of Illela Border in Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government made the emphasis as importers and exporters in Sokoto get excited at the reopening of the Illela border. Illela border […]Read More
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reiterated his earlier directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) not to grant foreign exchange for food importation. He also promised that his administration would from early next year keep an eye on the rising cost of foodstuff in the country. The President, who had last September said ”nobody […]Read More
APAPA GRIDLOCK: LAGOS MOVES TO TAKE OVER PRESIDENTIAL TASKFORCE OPERATION, AS SANWO-OLU VISITS AREA AGAIN Operators In War Of Words Over Port Congestion Governor To Meet Amaechi, IGP Over Officials’ Misconduct At Seaports An unplanned fact-finding visit to Apapa, on Monday, by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ascertain the causes of incessant gridlock on […]Read More
Lagos State Government says it is partnering with Ecobank Nigeria Plc, to intervene in the artisanal fisheries value chain in order to enhance the standard of living in the artisanal fishing communities in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya who made this known today in Lagos explained that the intervention becomes […]Read More
The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and the Nigeria Customs Services have urged importers to take advantage of the automated Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC). The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed said this on Thursday during a sensitization seminar in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The Finance Minister said the new automated […]Read More
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for synergy between traditional institutions and government for sustainable community and national development. He said synergy between traditional institutions and government will facilitate improved security, welfare and prosperity for the people as well as a closer cooperation between the modern governance system and traditional institutions. Governor Sanwo-Olu […]Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunication companies in the nation to suspend sale, registration and activation of new Subscriber Identity Module (popularly known as SIM card). ADVERTISING This was noted in a press statement by the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, on Wednesday. Adinde stated that the instruction was in line […]Read More
The talks between the federal government and the organised labour on the removal of petrol subsidy and the increase in electricity tariffs ended in a stalemate yesterday without the parties fixing any date to continue the negotiations. While welcoming the labour leaders to the meeting held at the Bouquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, in […]Read More
Japaul Gold and Ventures has signed an agreement with Xiang Hui International Mining Company Nigeria to drill, mine and process gold in the country. At the signing ceremony in Lagos, Group Chairman, Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc, Mr. Jegede Paul said the deal involves the Chinese company officials working on its sites in Benue, Taraba, […]Read More
The Federal Government plans to establish solid mineral processing hubs in the six geopolitical zones of the country. While speaking at the 2020 Nigeria Mining Week, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said the hubs would be cited close to the locations of artisanal miners. He made this known while addressing the […]Read More