58 h. ago ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers

Tribune Online ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers   The Federal Government  through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has continued its advocacy for the formal designation of seafarers as key workers. This, the government explained, would ensure legal protection, and a harmonised framework between the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the International Maritime […] ILO: Nigeria advocates formal designation, elevation of maritime workers Tribune Online

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6 d. ago NDLEA arrests Indian woman with 72 parcels of heroin packaged as chocolate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, Read More

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1 week ago Cargo Diversion: Agencies Advocate Tax Reduction For Shippers At Seaports

The Shipping Agencies, Clearing and Forwarding Employers Association (SACFEA) has called on the federal government to reduce the cost of doing business at the ports, to stop the diversion of cargoes from Nigeria’s seaports and neighbouring countries’ seaports. The chairman of SACFEA, Boma Alabi said, the high cost of doing business at the nation’s seaports […]

Transport

1 week ago Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned against any official probe by security agencies into how suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was able to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria said any probe by security agencies could bring “needless embarrassment and undeserved Read More

Events

1 week ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in prayer beads, shoes

Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted cocaine concealed in prayer beads and locally made shoes. The agency disclosed that the suspects were intercepted while trying to transport the illicit substances to the Holy Land. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared pictures of the seized contraband on X.com Read More

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2 w. ago NDLEA arrests Lagos spare parts dealer over cocaine smuggling attempt

A Lagos-based automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Ubodoeze, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for attempting to export two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement read, “Barely three Read More

Politics

3 w. ago Reps advocate independent agency to register, fund political parties

A bill seeking the establishment of an independent authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Edo lawmaker Marcus Onobun, enjoyed overwhelming support from lawmakers present at Thursday’s plenary. Giving a brief synopsis of Read More

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last month Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills 

Tribune Online Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  …opposes VAT increase, reduction in funding of TETfund, NASENI, NITDA as Sharia Council lists concerns in tax bills The Kano state government on Wednesday kicked against the constitutionality of certain provisions of the tax reform bills, specifically those granting the federal government extensive powers over state and local tax authorities.  The Permanent Secretary, Office of the […] Kano govt kicks on ‘constitutional breaches’ in Tinubu’s tax reform bills  Tribune Online

Economics