It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this Press briefing on the activities of NAFDAC. As you are all aware, NAFDAC was established by Act Cap N1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Press Release By Director General NAFDAC On The Presence Of Mercury In Vaccines Iin Nigeria
It has come to our knowledge that a statement was made that “children in Nigeria were being administered a vaccine that contains 40 percent mercury which was prescribed by foreign organisation.” This statement is not true Mercury is a metal and it is not used as an element as a[Read More…]
says he is unperturbed by LASAA’s favouritism towards APC*
Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, aka Jandor, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer in Lagos state in next year’s governorship election has said that he is unperturbed by the favouritism accorded the ruling party in the state by LASAA, noting that, it is a sign that his campaign movement is unsettling the[Read More…]
FG Targets 10m Tons Of Gas Production In 5 Years – NNPC Boss
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mallam Melee Kyari has disclosed that Nigeria has market opportunities for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) of 10 million tons by 2027. He spoke in Lagos during the International Conference and Exhibition to commemorate the 15th anniversary of[Read More…]
FEC Approves 17 billion for Communications Infrastructure in Nigeria
Federal Executive Council has approved N17.4 billion for provision of broadband infrastructure across the six geopolitical zones for micro, small, and medium enterprises as well as tertiary and higher learning institutions. This will come in the form of a supply of IT communications equipment and furniture for communication centres, in[Read More…]
NESG Says $2.5m Badagry Seaport will Boost Economy
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group and the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise have stated that the Badagry Deep Seaport has the potential to enhance international trade between Nigeria and other nations, especially within the subregion of West Africa. A member of NESG, Dr Emeka Nwosu, said that the[Read More…]
FG, States And LGAs Share N700.235bn For Sep 2022
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N700.235 billion to the three tiers of government as federation allocation for September, 2022. From this stated amount, inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), and Electonic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), the Federal Government received N262.636 billion, the States received[Read More…]
Airtel Africa launches The Voice Africa with a call to audition in Nigeria
Airtel Africa is inviting Airtel customers in Nigeria to audition for the debut season of The Voice Africa, an exciting partnership between the international music talent show and the leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services. The Voice Africa will be streamed to millions of Africans via Airtel TV,[Read More…]
Great Taste, Great Feeling: Win Exciting Prizes this World Pasta Day with Golden Penny Foods
Golden Penny Pasta, Nigeria’s favorite and most versatile pasta brand, made from the highest quality Durum wheat and enriched with many nutritional benefits including dietary fibre, energy, protein, and Vitamin A, all of which are essential for healthy growth and vitality invites you to celebrate World Pasta Day like never[Read More…]
Between ARCON Ban of Foreign Voice-Over Artistes and Models in Nigeria and International Best Practice
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) recently banned the use of foreign voice-over artists and models in Nigeria. ARCON Director General Olalekan Fadolapo in a statement said the ban is in line with the Federal Government’s policy to develop local talent and inclusive economic growth for sectors of the[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]