By Vivien Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has urged states, local government councils and legislators to strictly adhere to provisions of law in the implementation of remuneration packages. Dr Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman of RMAFC, spoke at a one-day workshop on implementation of remunerationsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by Mr Sunil Mittal, Chairman, atContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, says it is seeking collaborations with individuals, organisations, and governments, to boost Nigeria’s creative industry. The university’s Senior Regional Recruitment Manager, Seyi Agboola, said this during an interactive session with the media on Thursday in Lagos. Agboola,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, says the 50 per cent tariff increase for telecom companies will guarantee meaningful access to telecoms services for Nigerians. The minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents on Thursday. The minister had led Mr Sunil Mittal,Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi/David Adeoye Oyo State Government, in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday flagged off health insurance scheme for public primary school pupils. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the insurance scheme is a new initiative of Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA),Continue Reading
Nigeria, ITU seek collective action to adress submarine cable disruptions By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have called for collective action to address submarine cables disruptions and cuts globally. The two organisations made the call at the openingContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on regulators to integrate beneficial ownership data into their compliance and enforcement frameworks. Mr Auwal Musa, Executive Director, CISLAC, made the call in Lagos on Wednesday, in his opening remarks at the commencement of a two-day workshop on Nigeria’sContinue Reading
 By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has sought the collaboration of Alaba Market traders and construction artisans in the fight against building collapse. Mrs Olayinka Abdul, General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency, made the appeal at a forum with traders and building artisans within OjoContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has stated that insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of every case it resolves. This decision was made at the Insurers’ Committee Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Head of the Communication andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for life sentences and the death penalty for individuals involved in drug crimes. Adeyeye made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, while addressing State House correspondents. SheContinue Reading
