3 d. ago Oyo fines 32 offenders N50,000 each for dumping of waste illegally

Oyo State Government on Friday prosecuted 32 individuals for indiscriminate waste disposal, including dumping sachet water nylons, refuse, and other waste materials at road medians and unauthorised places. The Tribunal judge, Barrister Olumide Abifarin, disclosed this during a hearing held at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Ibadan. A statement by the Commissioner for Read More

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3 d. ago Tribunal Slams N1.6m Fine On 32 Offenders For Illegal Waste Disposal In Oyo

A total of 32 persons have been fine N50,000 each by the Oyo State Tribunal on Environmental Sanitation for violating the state’s environmental sanitation laws. The 32 persons were prosecuted for indiscriminately dumping sachet water nylons, refuse, and other waste materials at road medians and unathorised places. The tribunal judge, Olumide Abifarin, disclosed this during […]

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3 d. ago Complete cash transfers to vulnerable Nigerians, IMF tells FG

The International Monetary Fund has called on the Federal Government to expedite the completion of its cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households, describing it as a crucial priority in the face of ongoing economic reforms. The Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, Julie Kozack, made the call during a press briefing on Thursday. She Read More

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3 d. ago ICYMI: Lagos installs speed limit monitors, imposes N50,000 fine

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the new installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition Read More

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3 d. ago Reps probe alleged abuse of tax incentives by public institutions, others

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged abuse of tax incentives, tax breaks and waivers by public institutions saddled with the responsibility of granting them and the benefiting companies. Consequently, the House mandated its Committees on Industry, Finance and Commerce to undertake the probe and  report back within four  […] The post Reps probe alleged abuse of tax incentives by public institutions, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Probe excessive use of explosives by quarry companies, Reps charge FG

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to investigate the excessive use of explosives by quarry companies nationwide and especially in the Federal Capital Territory. The House took the decision on Thursday after adopting a motion of urgent public importance brought before it during plenary by the member representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Read More

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4 d. ago Reps to probe N8trn revenue loss from tax incentives, waivers

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of tax incentives, waivers, and exemptions, which has reportedly cost the Federal Government an estimated N8trn in lost revenue. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by a member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke, Read More

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4 d. ago NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system

Tribune Online NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has organised a one-day sensitisation training session on the Electronic Documents Management System (EDMS). The pilot training targeted selected staff members, with plans to extend the initiative to all agency personnel. ALSO READ: NSIPA confirms release of N24.78bn cash transfer to 991,261 households In her opening remark, NSIPA’s Head […] NSIPA trains staff on electronic documents management system Tribune Online

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4 d. ago FG assures NYSC members payment of backlog of N77k allowance

The federal government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) will receive the backlog of their delayed read more FG assures NYSC members payment of backlog of N77k allowance

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5 d. ago Road maintenance: Reps commence probe of 5% user charge remittance

By Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has commenced a probe into the implementation and remittance of a 5% user charge on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for road maintenance, as stipulated in the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Act, 2007. While speaking at the inauguration of the panel tasked with the investigation, the Speaker, […] The post Road maintenance: Reps commence probe of 5% user charge remittance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance

Tribune Online Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the failure of relevant agencies of government to enforce the 5 percent user charge on pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) and remittance of the fund to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Speaker Abbas who expressed the displeasure […] Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents

Tribune Online Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents The Lagos Food Bank Initiative, in partnership with GloWorld, has empowered 1,500 residents of Bariga with essential food packs, clothing, and relief materials during its community outreach in the area. Beneficiaries, who were primarily vulnerable women and households, each received a food pack containing staple items such as rice, garri, spaghetti, noodles, tomato paste, sardines, […] Lagos food bank initiative, GloWorld feed 1,500 Bariga residents Tribune Online

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1 week ago Reps probe delayed disbursement of conditional cash transfer

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the delay in the disbursement of conditional cash transfers to some nominees under the Household Upliftment Programme of the Federal Government. During a plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the House agreed to constitute an ad hoc committee to probe the delay in Read More

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1 week ago Reps probe delayed payment of N50,000 cash transfer to vulnerable households

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the delay in payments under the federal government Household Upliftment Programme read more Reps probe delayed payment of N50,000 cash transfer to vulnerable households

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1 week ago Reps to probe delay in conditional cash transfer disbursement

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the delay in disbursing the conditional cash transfer to some nominees of the Household Upliftment Programme of the Federal Government. This is just as the House during a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to probe the Read More

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1 week ago Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016

Tribune Online Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016 The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the utilization of the multi-billion naira approved for the Conditional Cash Transfer program from 2016 to date. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, who emphasized the need for accountability in the use of public funds. In […] Reps probe utilisation of Conditional Cash Transfer fund since 2016 Tribune Online

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1 week ago Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, announced plans to probe the reported sinking of $10 million in the state-owned newspaper, ‘The Nigerian Observer,’ by the immediate-past governor, Godwin Obaseki. He spoke when he led top officials of his administration on an unscheduled visit to the premises of the Observer titles […] The post Okpebholo probes Obaseki over $10m spent on Observer Newspaper appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NPA’s cargo survey contractors raise alarm over delay in payment of fees

Tribune Online NPA’s cargo survey contractors raise alarm over delay in payment of fees Contractors handling various cargo survey projects have been grumbling over the non-payment of their contract fees. NPA’s cargo survey contractors raise alarm over delay in payment of fees Tribune Online

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2 w. ago PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary

Tribune Online PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has strongly criticised the APC-led administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu over its failure to pay civil servants' salaries on time, leaving many workers in distress. PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary Tribune Online

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2 w. ago First Lady Extends RHI Food Outreach To Vulnerable Households In Kogi

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the Renewed Hope Initiative(RHI)’s commitment to supporting Nigerians, particularly women, youths and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday, at the Government House in Lokoja, Kogi State, while donating food items to vulnerable groups, Senator Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, […]

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