By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has called on Nigerians to embrace religious and ethnic tolerance in order to ensure peace and economic prosperity of the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musawa made the call at a ‘Ramadan Iftar’Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza IHS Nigeria Limited, a Telecom Infrastructural service provider company in Nigeria, has urged the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) to address environmental pollution in Abuja. Mr Gimba Mohammad, the Director of Government Relations and External Affairs at IHS Nigeria made the appeal on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The recently concluded public hearing on the proposed tax reform bills has sparked debates among stakeholders. These include associations, agencies, experts, and government officials, all discussing the bills’ potential to create a more efficient tax system. On Oct. 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu submitted four tax reformContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Proprietors of Private Polytechnics, under the aegis of the Association of Private Polytechnics in Nigeria (APPN), have called on the government to pay attention to technical education in the country. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, President of the APPN, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The newly appointed Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has expressed commitment to strengthening treasury operations in the country. Ogunjimi stated this while assuming office on Monday in Abuja. He described the task ahead as enormous and pledged to do his best to ensure efficiencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Senegal defeated hosts Nigeria 4-1 in a pulsating team final to win the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament in Abuja on Saturday evening. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day wrestling fiesta which held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, was partContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nationwide League One (NLO), has officially approved the relocation of Black Scorpions FC of Ogbomoso to Abuja, after the club successfully met all necessary requirements. Proprietor of the club, Chief Sunday Dare, emphasised that the club was committed to providing a platform for Nigerian youth toContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh In a spectacular display of national pride, Nigerians living in South Africa cheered Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos, to a 3-1 victory over their South African counterparts on Saturday in Pretoria. Smart Nwobi, President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), led a vibrant delegation ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives’ Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated more investments in sporting activities to build future generation of athletes and foster unity in the country. Musa made the call on Friday, at the Inter-House Sports of DEPOWA Day care, Nursery PrimaryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike There is a need for the Federal Government to prioritise reforms that enhance infrastructure, financing, security, and ease of doing business to make Nigeria’s economy more conducive for production. Mr Benjamin Ekeyi, a Public Finance Management Expert said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
