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NCDMB: Why local content act is partially implemented
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Wabote, on Tuesday said the Local Content Act cannot be fully comlied with because of the economic realities in the country.
SON seizes substandard LPG cylinders
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has seized a 40 feet container stocked with substandard LPG cylinders worth over N38 million.
SON to destroy N38 million substandard roofing sheets
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria is set to destroy N38m worth of substandard roofing sheets found in a Lagos warehouse.
Oyo government appoints Due Process chief
The Oyo State Government has named Ms. Tara Adefope as the Director General of Due Process Office.
5G conference warns on security as Huawei controversy rages
Experts called on 5G providers Friday to heed supply chain security in light of concerns about technology providers such as China’s Huawei, recently banned by the US government.
Corruption may end in Nigeria this year!
Two days ago, while waiting as usual, at the Lagos airport, for delayed flights, I met a group talking about the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and its handling of the asset declaration case of former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen. It was a heated but thrilling debate which began with a discussion on whether or not, the case could inspire our anti-corruption bodies.
NTCA tasks National Assembly on Tobacco Act
The Consumer Protection Council has begun an awareness campaign on the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) across major cities in Nigeria where cigarettes and shisha are openly sold.
NCC moves to criminalise sale of pre-registered SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says it is working with the National Assembly to criminalise mobile phones sim card infractions.
Central bank new department to regulate activities of fintechs
The recently created Payment System Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been charged with the responsibility of regulating the activities of the financial Technology Companies (Fintechs) and other financial institutions under the digital development.
2019 Budget: Federal government to Release New Set Of Taxes, Excise Duties
Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, said on Thursday that the Federal Government will be releasing new revenue initiatives which will include a new set of taxes and excise duties.
Customs generates N1.1 trillion, seizes contraband worth N40 billion
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) said on Thursday that it generated N1.1 trillion revenue and seized contraband goods worth more than N40 billion between January and November.
NCC weighs pros, cons of Value Added Services on consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Thursday said that the positive impact of Value Added Services on consumers outweighed the negative impact.
SON begins nationwide evacuation of unfortified food products
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has commenced a nationwide evacuation of unfortified food products in the country.
Democracy Day: President Buhari lists achievements in his address
President Muhammadu Buhari swept to power in 2015, promising to fight corruption, tackle insecurity and boost Nigeria’s economy.
Democracy Day: President Buhari’s address in full
The commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day is a celebration of freedom, a salute to the resilience and determination of Nigerians and a recommitment by Government to keep its promise to lead Nigeria into a new era of justice and prosperity.
Central bank directs commercial banks, bureaux de change to sell forex to eligible travellers...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday directed all commercial banks and Bureau de Changes (BDCs) to sell foreign exchange (Forex) to all eligible travelers over the counter, regardless of their customer status.
House of Representatives commence probe of capital market operations
The House of Representatives sub-committee on Capital Market, Regulation and Compliance has started a probe in the capital market operations.
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Nicolas Pepe: Why I joined ambitious Arsenal
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INEC: Presidential election results server transmission claim ‘greatest lie of this century’
Yunus Usman, counsel to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the claim that results of the February presidential election were transmitted to a server is “the greatest lie of this century”.
Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Paul Pogba racist abuse
England women’s manager Phil Neville believes football players should boycott social media in the wake of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba becoming the latest high-profile figure to suffer racist abuse online.
Dangote Cement overtakes MTN as NSE’s biggest firm
Dangote Cement Plc has regained its position as the biggest listed firm on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as sell-offs were witnessed in MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s shares on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement hint
Cristiano Ronaldo is uncertain when he will stop playing, but the Juventus star said it could be as soon as next year.
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Malnutrition: 20 children dead, more risk death in Nasarawa
Not less than 20 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition in Nasarawa State are reported to have died and more are expected to follow due to the non availability of the food supplements used for management of children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition in the various general hospitals across the state.
Humanitarian community loses 35 aid workers in Nigeria – group
Group Chairman of the Network of Civil Society Organisation in Borno, Mr. Ahmed Shehu, has revealed that lives of over 35 aid workers and 40,000 citizens in the troubled northern region of Nigeria have been lost with about 3 million residents internally displaced in the last ten years of Boko Haram insurgency.
Torino await Wolves after cruising into Europa League playoffs
Torino are set for a likely Europa League playoff with Wolverhampton Wanderers after drawing at Belarusian side Shakhtyor 1-1 to make it past the third qualifying round 6-1 on aggregate.
Nigerians expect quick results from you – President Buhari tells ministers-designate
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday charged Ministers Designate that Nigerians have great and quick expectations from his administration.
FBI arrests many Nigerian fraudsters in US
‘Those individuals are often members of transnational criminal organizations, which originated in Nigeria but have spread throughout the world. Fraudsters can rob people of their life’s savings in a matter of minutes’ the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said.