Economy/Business
FIRS creates tax audit units to address illicit financial flow
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has created 35 additional Tax Audit Units across the country to address illicit financial flow.
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Metro
Nigeria signs Kano-Maradi railway line MoU
The Federal Government has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mota-Engil Group on the construction of 1.959billion dollars Kano-Maradi Standard Gauge Railway lines.
Defence/Security
Navy inaugurates housing for personnel in Calabar
The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a multi-million Naira housing projects in Calabar.
General News
Group task youths on preservation of indigenous languages, cultural heritage
The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA), an umbrella body of Yoruba youth groups globally, has appealed to Nigerian youths to lead campaigns for protection and preservation of indigenous languages, cultural heritage and identities.
Economy/Business
Oil palm: Association wants increase funding for R&D
The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) on Monday called on the Federal Government to increase the level of funding for oil palm research and development.
Metro
COVID-19 upsurge holds up Lagos-Ibadan rail inauguration
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has said that the inauguration of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line has been put on hold due to the upsurge of COVID-19 in the country.
Foreign
World leaders hold One Planet Summit in Paris
World leaders hold virtual One Planet Summit in Paris, France, hope to build fresh momentum to tackle climate crisis and environmental degradation.
Sports
More troubles for Trump as PGA strips his Golf Club of 2022 Championship
Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America strips Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, of 2022 PGA Championship.
Health
Hunt for COVID-19 origins: WHO team expected in China on Thursday
Team of experts from World Health Organisation (WHO) to search for origins of COVID-19 is to arrive in China on Thursday after long strained application process.
Health
COVID-19: Infections in Nigeria surpass 100,000
Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria surpass 100,000 on Jan.10 after 1,024 new cases were reported, bringing total number of infections to 100,087.