Dr Benjamin Tamaramiebi, the National President, HOSTCOM By Emmanuella Anokam The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), have urged upward review of the three per cent statutory fee accruing to host communities. According to HOSTCOM, the review has become necessary in view of the present economicContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidency will take concrete steps to remove Nigeria from the grey list of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF), before the May 2025 deadline. Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, gave the assurance during a fact-finding visit to the officeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will depart for Beijing, China, in the first week of September, during which he will sign several MOUs with President Xi Jinping, his Chinese counterpart. The President’s Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said this while briefing State House correspondents on Tuesday. He said the President wouldContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos chapter, on Monday urged the government to redouble efforts and re-appraise the country’s health system to attain the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Chairman of ACPN Lagos chapter, Tolulope Ajayi, made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the state of the economy. The report had indicated that the country’s Gross National Product (GDP) posted another growth. According to NBS, the real GDP grew by 3.2 perContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, indicates that NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, said Labbadia’s appointment wasContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed has been appointed as the new D-GContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Centre for Management Development (CMD) says any individual who operates consulting training, without accreditation is liable to six months of imprisonment or a fine of N250,000 or both. Mrs Modinat Olusoji, CMD’s acting Director-General (D-G), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman, Equipment and Protective Applications Nigerian Limited (EPAIL), Kola Balogun, says the development of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, is key to developing a viable defence industry in Nigeria. Balogun, who is also the Secretary, Defense Industrial Association of Nigeria (DIAN), said this in anContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The failure of Nigeria to use the capacity of its Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 60 years has hampered the nations journey into self-sufficiency in defence capabilities. This position was made known by the Chairman, Equipment and Protective Applications Nigerian Limited (EPAIL), KolaContinue Reading
