By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Augustine Kutu, an Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario- Canada, says Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bills will foster a culture of tax compliance and expand the nation’s revenue streams. Kutu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Account General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, says the newly introduced National Electronic Asset Register will increase transparency and accountability. Madein said this during the inauguration of the register and unveiling of a Compendium of Federation Account Revenue Allocation from 2020 to 2023, inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has reiterated its support for the development of cricket in the country. It lauded the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) for its “governance structure and fruitful partnership” for the past six years. Tolu Adeleke, PwC Representative, said this at a news conference on Wednesday aheadContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Farmers in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory say they are confident that Genetically Modified (GM) crops can boost their farm yields. The farmers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Farmers Field Day on Wednesday in Kuje,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta About 500 secondary school girls in Abuja have received free sanitary towels to last for six months, as part of an initiative to tackle period poverty. The funding for the initiative was raised through the RCA Women’s Run, organised by the Run Club Abuja to mark InternationalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The management of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), says the recent appointment of Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo as substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution is in line with its rules and procedure. This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to ADUN Council, retiredContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ishaku Bamaiyi, the Founder/President, Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), says the body is set to promote grassroots development of the sport through the organisation of the Festival of Motorsport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ATCN was registered in June 2009, with theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh No fewer than 11 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament, set for March 6-8, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. Francis Njoaguani, Director of the ECOWAS Youth andContinue Reading
By Abujah Rachel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the busy Karu abattoir in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), veterinarian and researcher Dr Matthew Chibuzor carefully collects samples from freshly slaughtered cattle. His mission is urgent- tracking the silent spread of drug-resistant bacteria from animals to humans. His findings areContinue Reading
By Martha Agas ImPPPact Nigeria Alliance has announced the initiation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) database project aimed at reclaiming abandoned mining sites in Plateau State. The Managing Director, Mr Olushola Ajayi, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on MondayContinue Reading
