Mr Joko Okupe, Chief Executive officer of Modo Ante, says the Lagos State Government can achieve an annual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of five trillion Naira through innovative approaches. Okupe, who said this in an interiew with the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, said that...
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Thursday flagged off the construction of model court halls in the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Speaking at the event in Umuene Autonomous Community, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Otti described the construction of the model court halls as a fulfillment...
The Senate has received President Bola Tinubu’s communication seeking consideration and passage of the proposed Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill to align with ongoing financial reforms of the Federal Government and enhance efficiency in tax compliance. The House of Representatives also received four bills were forwarded by the...
As part of her ongoing efforts to light up Kogi Central, a lawmaker representing the senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has provided solar-powered street lights across the entire Ege Community in Adavi local government area. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Arogbonlo Israel, the Chief Press...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government on Thursday launched the third phase of its teacher training program, targeting 1,230 teachers from five local government education authorities. The program which was , held at the Institute of Education, Borno State University, was aimed at improving pedagogy and communication...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Flood Relief Distribution Committee has engaged fifty members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to expedite the ongoing verification process for flood relief distribution. Training sessions have began to familiarize the corps members with verification procedures and ensure their success in...
President Bola Tinubu has warned terrorists and insurgents to surrender or face renewed onslaught of the military. President Tinubu gave the warning while declaring open the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The Lecture with theme, ““Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting...
Nigerian armed forces have made commendable progress in the fight against terrorism , insurgency, banditry and other forms of violent crimes across the country. President Bola Tinubu made this known while declaring open the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The Lecture...
The Inspector General,(IGP) Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Kayode Egbetokun has restated the commitment of the Police Force in fighting insecurity bedeviling the country. Egbetokun said this during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) 1st annual international lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The IG, who was represented by Assistant Inspector-General...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays ahead of the Oct. 5 local government council elections in the state. Fubara who announced this during a broadcast on Wednesday, said that the holidays would enable residents of the state to prepare for the election....
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has unveiled groundbreaking strategies to combat Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), shifting focus from motor park rallies to community-based initiatives across the country. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Olusegun Ogungbemide said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to sustain on-going clearance operation to defeat criminals in all parts of the state. The Governor gave the assurance at the commencement of distribution of the second batch of 100 operational vehicles...
The Federal Government has introduced new fiscal incentives to boost foreign investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The two incentives were unveiled by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement by the Finance Ministry,...
As Emirates Airline returns to Nigeria after two years, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has said more destination options will be opened for indigenous carriers. Keyamo made the remarks on arrival aboard an Emirates aircraft from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday...
The father of Bashir Hadejia, who was allegedly unlawfully detained on the directive of Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle, has expressed grave concerns for the safety of his family. In a press statement obtained by PRNigeria, Alhaji Umar Hadejia revealed that the Inspector General of Police had unlawfully...
Mediapreneurs, under the umbrella of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to attract readers to their websites. They are expected to leverage different online platforms and technology to promote their products or services and more with their audiences. The publisher of...
By JOEL OLADELE, Abuja – The Chairman, Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, has sent a strong warning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over its perceived stance on the ongoing issue between the immediate former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and the Economic and...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna of the Nigerian Navy was fairly tried and dismissed by a military court-martial in accordance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys in Rivers. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said...
Members of the PDP on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. The state PDP chairman, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, led the protesters along with the Director General of the PDP...