A group, Young Idoma Professionals (YIP) has tasked the Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hycient Alia to be fair and have the fear of God in awarding contracts for the well publicised 500-kilometre roads billed to be constructed in the state soon. The group expressed this in a statement jointly[Read More…]
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3rd Cycling Lagos: Organisers Parade Partners, Cyclists At Tour of Lagos Ahead of Grand Finale on June 29
It was a parade of cyclists and corporate sponsors/partners such as Samsung, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Nutrify, Cway among others as the city of Lagos witnessed the Cycling Lagos Mini Tour on June 15 in readiness for the highly anticipated 3rd Cycling Lagos event scheduled for Saturday June 29, 2024. The[Read More…]
Reps Ask NAFDAC to Extend Ban on Alcoholic Sachet Drinks
The House of Representatives’ Committee on National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday called for a five year extension on the ban placed by NAFDAC on sachet alcoholic drinks across the country. This was disclosed by the Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Media[Read More…]
Dangote refinery shifts petrol supply to July
The Dangote refinery has said its plan to release premium motor spirit into the market this month will no longer be possible, sparking reactions from Nigerians. The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote told newsmen during a tour of the facility with Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State on Sunday[Read More…]
NCC sensitises artists, cultural experts to industry laws
The National Commission on Culture (NCC) has held a conference for artists and cultural professionals in Cape Coast. The event funded by the UNESCO-Aschberg Programme was attended by 75 individuals from the Central, Western North and Western Regions. It was on the theme: “Empowering artists through policy formulation and robust[Read More…]
Experts advocate value cultivation in Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Manufacturing
Stakeholders in the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco (FBT) Sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have enjoined local manufacturers to sustain the culture of quality throughout the entire manufacturing process to maintain brand loyalty and ultimately increase the bottom line consistently. This charge was made during the 2024 Annual[Read More…]
NAFDAC registers 768 businesses in Jigawa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has registered 768 businesses in Jigawa between 2001 to date. The agency also destroyed expired, banned and unwholesome goods worth N36 million in the state. Its Coordinator, Mr Ali Mshelia, said this on Monday in Dutse at a one-day[Read More…]
Unpaid Sportybet customers file petitions with EFCC, Special Fraud Unit, Police Force Intelligence and Investigation Department
Over 100 Customers of the online sports betting platform, SportyBet, who were refused payment of their winnings totaling over N950m and access their accounts, have taken strong action in response to the company’s claims of fraudulent activity. This follows recent reports from IT experts who cast reasonable doubt on SportyBet’s[Read More…]
FCCPC Sensitizes Kogi Students On Consumers’ Rights, Responsibilities
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sensitised students of secondary schools in Kogi to know about their rights and responsibilities as consumers. Addressing students at Baptist Group of Schools Lokoja, recently, the Assistant Chief Consumer and Business Education Officer, FCCPC, Abuja, Mr Ibrahim Bello, said the sensitisation[Read More…]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that the ban on the sale of carbonated drinks by the National Agency for Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is affecting its revenue generation. The Comptroller-General of NCS, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, gave the hint at the House of Representatives Committee on Finance revenue[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…]