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NBS: FAAC disbursed N270.17 billion to federal government in January
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), disbursed the sum of N270.17 billion to the Federal Government in January, 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed.
INEC shifts elections by one week
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the 2019 general elections.
President Buhari felicitates with Lamido of Adamawa on 75th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa on the joyous occasion of his 75th birthday.
$900 million worth of Pangolin seizures made in Nigeria in 2018
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says that more than 900 million dollars’ worth of Pangolin for illicit trading were seized in Nigeria in 2018.
Police debunk raiding operation before elections in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has debunked a story in the social media that it will carry out general raiding in the state on Thursday and Friday before elections.
Customs distributes relief materials to orphanages in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said on Tuesday that it had started distribution of seized smuggled rice and other items to orphanages in Lagos.
Comptroller: NCS generated N210 million in Niger in January
The Niger Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated N210 million internal revenue in January, according to its Comptroller, Alhaji Abba-Kaseem Yusuf.
Tight security at Lagos airport as President Buhari visits for campaign
A large number of security operatives were on Saturday deployed to strategic positions at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, ahead of the today’s visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state.
Election: Customs intercept police uniforms, tear gas in Lagos
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A,’ Nigeria Customs Service, said it intercepted bales of uniforms, tear gas canisters and other paraphernalia of the Nigeria Police Force.
ICPC to prosecute Dikko Inde, Garba Makarfi, Umar Hussaini over alleged N1.1 billion fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) will on Feb.14 arraign three men, Dikko Inde, Garba Makarfi and Umar Hussaini, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged N1.1 billion fraud.
VP Osinbajo survives as helicopter crash lands
Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, has escaped death as his helicopter crash landed in Kogi State, his spokesperson, Laolu Akande says.
ANLCA urges federal government to cancel 35 percent import levy to discourage smuggling
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on Wednesday called for an outright cancellation of the 35 per cent levy imposed on new vehicles imported into the country.
Atiku Abubakar denies perpetrating corruption while at Customs
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed allegation that he used his position in the Nigeria Customs Service to perpetrate acts of corruption.
Customs to sue insurance firms for delaying N1.8 billion premium
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Comptroller-General, (CGC), Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd), on Tuesday vowed he would not hesitate to sue four firms for defaulting to pay the families of deceased officers’ backlog amounting to N1.819 billion premiums between 2009 and 2014.
Hameed Ali: Customs generated N4 trillion in four years
The Nigeria Customs Service said it generated about four trillion naira revenue for the country in the last four years.
Customs targets N887bn revenue in 2019
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, disclosed on Monday that the Federal Government has set a revenue target of N887 billion for the Service in 2019, assuring that the figure will be surpassed as management has set a far higher in-house target for itself.
INEC: 2019 elections will test professionalism of security agencies
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the 2019 general elections will test the professionalism of Nigeria’s security agencies.
5,000 containers trapped at ports as Customs bans third-party clearance
The big stick wielded by the high command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over the unwholesome practice of ‘third-party’ clearance by freight forwarders has started to take its toll on clearance procedures as over 5,000 containers caught in the web of this practice are presently trapped at the ports.
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Adams Oshiomhole: APC to resume campaign
APC’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Saturday faulted the decision by INEC to bar political parties from embarking on another round of campaigns before the start of the rescheduled election.
NBS: FAAC disbursed N270.17 billion to federal government in January
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), disbursed the sum of N270.17 billion to the Federal Government in January, 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed.
Asa to headline 2019 MTN Bush Fire Festival
Nigerian-French musician, Asa Elemide, will headline the 2019 MTN Bush Fire Festival, according to organisers.
President Buhari: INEC must not take us for granted
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that the Independent National Electoral Commission, must not take Nigerians for granted.
Cristiano Ronaldo back in Madrid ready to tackle favourite victim Atletico Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Spain ready to bury the demons of his nightmare Champions League debut for Juventus on Wednesday against one of his favourite victims Atletico Madrid.
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The former Chief Justice of Abia State, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, has filed an appeal before the National Industrial Court, Abuja, challenging her compulsory retirement by the National Judicial Council.
Catalan separatists’ long-awaited trial begins in Madrid
Twelve Catalan separatist leaders involved in an attempt to break from Spain went on trial on Tuesday under intense scrutiny, as tensions over the future of the region flare again.
Ekiti teachers excited as Governor Fayemi unfolds welfare packages
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi received loud ovations from teachers across the state as he unfolded plans to uplift their morale and make life more abundant for them.
NBS: Economy attracted $16.8 billion investment inflow in 2018
The National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday released the Capital Importation report for 2018 with the economy attracting a total investment of $16.81bn during the period.
Legislative election campaigns in Guinea-Bissua commence
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