45 m. ago Customs cancels import declarations under suspended 4% FOB charge

Following the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service has said that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. The National National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. Maiwada Read More

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46 m. ago How Starlink became Nigeria’s second largest ISP in two years

Starlink has grown to become Nigeria’s third largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in under two years with 65,564 subscribers by read more How Starlink became Nigeria’s second largest ISP in two years

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53 m. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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59 m. ago LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates

By Maduka Nweke Lagos State government has enjoined residents of all State owned estates to ensure sustainability of infrastructure, housing assets and market value of their properties.  LASG said residents are expected to ensure regular maintenance and partner the State Government to provide constant improvement to the facilities. The Commissioner for Housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai who […] The post LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 m. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has given a grant of ₦50 million to the First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, to support 1,000 women petty traders in the state. Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna Tribune Online

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84 m. ago Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’

Tribune Online Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’ Social commentator Isaac Fayose has proposed that activist and social critic Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), should be appointed as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’ Tribune Online

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99 m. ago We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration

By John Ogunsemore Newly-inaugurated Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised to prioritise the welfare of his people as he commences his full term as 7th governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa said this after his inauguration at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. Aiyedatiwa took his oath […] The post We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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2 h. ago Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others

Tribune Online Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Afraid of imminent decamping from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to an opposition party, the Kano State chapter of NNPP suspended notable party members. Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues

Tribune Online Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Leke Abejide, has reaffirmed the commitment of members of the National Assembly from Okunland to the realisation of the age-long agitation by the Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State for the creation of Okun State. Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni has appealed to members of the public to help him in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. Ojajuni’s abduction was confirmed by the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, who disclosed that the abductors are demanding the aforementioned sum. The kidnappers […] The post Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches

Tribune Online UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has vowed to sustain its support for the Nigerian government and communities in the North East region, despite facing significant funding hitches following the recent cessation of USAID funding. UNICEF vows to sustain support for Nigeria despite funding hitches Tribune Online

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2 h. ago How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka

By Seyi Babalola Veteran Nollywood Actor, Jude Chukwuka has claimed he was attacked in Lagos State following the death of musician Mohbad. In an interview with Seun Oloketuyi on his YouTube channel, Chukwuka revealed that the assailants confronted him, accusing him of being Naira Marley’s father and holding him accountable for Mohbad’s premature demise. He […] The post How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

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3 h. ago We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday called on the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity now available at the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the ‘Special Day’ of the Nigerian Ports Authority at the […] The post We’ve simplified export processes for traders, investors — Dantsoho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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3 h. ago ‘Do I look like Yahaya Bello?’ – Sowore challenges security agents in court

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has confronted officials of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for preventing him from entering the premises of the Federal High Court. Sowore told the officers that he was not former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who has an ongoing Read More

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3 h. ago Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Chief Chris Agara, the Chairman of AA Universal, an agro-based firm, says the cocoa industry in the state needs policy intervention. Chief Chris Agara, whose firm is the concessionaire of the Cross River State Cocoa Processing Plant in Ikom, spoke in an interview. He disclosed that most cocoa produced in the […] The post Cross River cocoa industry needs policy intervention – Agara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria, has expressed dissatisfaction over last week's outburst on the floor of the Senate by Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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