53 m. ago ‘Remove Emir Bayero From Nasarawa Palace’, Kano Gov’t Tells Tinubu

The Kano State government has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the removal of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa Palace of the Kano Emirate, warning that his continued presence was fuelling unrest in the State. Speaking at the Kano Government House during the distribution of relief materials provided […]

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2 h. ago Kano Gov’t Suspends Acting Head Of Service Over Alleged Salary Fraud

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha over allegation bordering on salary deductions and non-payment of civil servants’ salaries. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued on Thursday night by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The […]

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6 h. ago Stakeholders seek SEZ regulators’ collaboration to boost exports

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have called for stronger collaboration between Free Zones Regulatory Authorities and key government agencies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline regulatory processes. According to a statement, participants at the recently held 3rd SEZs Annual Meeting in Lagos, urged regulatory bodies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, National Agency for Read More

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7 h. ago NNPP chieftain challenges Ganduje to popularity contest in Kano

The Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Tosin Odeyemi, has challenged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to test his popularity in Kano, asserting that the APC will not reclaim the state. Odeyemi’s remarks came in response to Ganduje’s recent statement in which he described the NNPP Read More

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8 h. ago Fake drugs: NAFDAC reopens Abia markets, Afenifere urges DG’s protection

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reopened shops belonging to traders cleared of wrongdoing after its crackdown on fake drugs and substandard products in Abia markets. The South-East Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Martins Iluyomade, announced the reopening following an appeal from the Abia State government. This was as pan-Yoruba sociopolitical Read More

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9 h. ago Kano gov suspends acting Head of Service over workers’ salary deductions

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service, Salisu Mustapha, with immediate effect over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. The suspension was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. Tofa confirmed that Mustapha has also been directed to step aside Read More

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10 h. ago NAFDAC sensitises Kano stakeholders to verification device in N’West

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control on Wednesday began the sensitisation of stakeholders in the Northwest zone on the newly introduced technologies as part of renewed efforts to mitigate the activities of counterfeits across the country. The Director General of the Agency, Prof. NAFDAC stated this on Wednesday at a two-day Sensitisation Read More

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10 h. ago Kano commissioner insists 160 ‘ghost’ workers in water board, staff begin strike

Both the permanent and casual staff of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike and conducted Alqunut (special supplication) prayers in protest against the management’s refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage and confirm the casual staff. Arewa PUNCH observed that the workers took to the streets, demanding the immediate approval Read More

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12 h. ago Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions

By Sunday Ani Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a stern warning over the widespread reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting a number of the state’s civil servants, declaring the act an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s […] The post Kano: Governor orders probe of civil servants’ salary deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

As the Federal Government plans imposition of tax on the Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the country, players in the read more FTZ tax: Aviation stakeholders fear investment, technology transfer hindrance

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15 h. ago Kogi secures $500m World Bank fund for education, healthcare

The Kogi State Government has secured $500 million in funding from the World Bank under the HOPE-GOV initiative to enhance basic education and primary healthcare services in the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, disclosed this during a Citizens’ Sensitisation Programme held at the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday. Read More

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15 h. ago Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu

Tribune Online Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Deputy Speaker said the Special Committee on Constitution Review which he also chairs is engaging stakeholders across all sectors to ensure that the outcomes of the process will reflect the aspirations of the Nigerian people, emphasizing it will provide a solid foundation Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Nigeria, ITU, Others Brainstorm On Submarine Cable Resilience

Nigeria, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Portugal and other stakeholders, have taken steps to proffer solutions to the disruptions of submarine cables and strengthening resilience to protect the infrastructure that is central to growth and sustenance of global digital economy. This was the crux of the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit that commenced in […]

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17 h. ago Nigerians see governance as means to make wealth – EFCC boss

Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Read More

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19 h. ago NAFDAC reopens shops not involved in faking, selling of expired products

The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, announced the reopening of shops not used read more NAFDAC reopens shops not involved in faking, selling of expired products

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21 h. ago Threat To Life: Afenifere Asks Tinubu To Protect NAFDAC Boss, Others

The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fortify security around the Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and other public officials. NAFDAC DG had on Wednesday raised the alarm about threats to her life and that of some staff of […]

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24 h. ago Again, 180 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated From Niger Republic

A total of 180 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic have been successfully repatriated back to the country. The returnees arrived the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, yesterday at approximately 11:20 a.m through a coordinated effort spearheaded by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) in collaboration with […]

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24 h. ago Senate Probe: I Am Ready To Drop A Bombshell — Senator Natasha

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that she was set to break her silence over her recent face-off with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and ‘a lot of occurrences’ in the Senate. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this on her verified Facebook page on Thursday morning in reaction to a petition written […]

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25 h. ago 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

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25 h. ago USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs were among the 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products it seized recently. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure on Wednesday. She said the counterfeiters were after her life and those of […] The post USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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