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NIMASA reiterates December deadline for Single-hull Tanker Ban, secures approval for CVFF disbursement

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated that the country remains steadfast in its decision to stop the use of single-hull tankers by December 31. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated this on Thursday in Lagos during a meeting with the Shipowners Association of Nigeria (SOAN). Jamoh also announced that NIMASA […]

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Obaseki says attempt to take over Edo Assembly attempted coup, vows govt will take all steps to defend rule of law

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has described the failed invasion of the state House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. Obaseki, who said this in a statewide broadcast Friday, assured that his administration will take all steps necessary […]

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Breaking: Buhari presents APC flag to Ize-Iyamu

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presented the All Progressives Congress flag to the party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. presentation of the party’s flag was done during Ize-Iyamu’s visit to the State House Abuja. The Edo APC governorship candidate was accompanied by the Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Governor […]

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COVID-19: Buhari orders compulsory use of face masks, as number of infections in Nigeria hits 45,244

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enforce the use of face masks in public places across the country. The Chairman, Presidential Task force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, made this known at the daily briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Mustapha, while reviewing the activities of the committee, […]

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NCC allays fears on 5G technology

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has told Nigerians not to be scared of the 5G Technology. Rather, the commission said they should welcome it. The apex authority and regulator in telecommunication matters in Nigeria declared its readiness to deploy 5G, encourage and ensure that the country is in tune with what is applicable in other […]

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Amotekun : Oyo approves N59.7m takeoff grants for operations

Oyo State Government has approved N59.78 million as grant for the take-off of the State Security Network Agency, codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun.’ This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun in Ibadan. The statement indicated that the approval was given during the state’s 19th virtual […]

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USSD: NCC revises Determination on Pricing, initiates fresh engagement with stakeholders

In furtherance of its mandate to protect the interests of consumers and support a robust telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revised its Determination on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) pricing published on the 23rd of July, 2019. The amendment was necessitated following a protracted dispute between Mobile Network Operators and Financial Institutions […]

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Lagos reviews Land Use Charge downwards by 48%, waives N5.8bn fines

The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, announced the reduction of the Land Use Charge (LUC) to the pre-2018 charges, indicating a reduction of 48 per cent. Commissioner for Finance, Dr Rabiu Olowo, made this known at a news briefing on the 2020 New Land Use Charge Law in Alausa, Ikeja. Olowo also announced that the […]

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Lagos slashes Land Use Charge by 48%, waives N5.8bn penalties

The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, announced the reduction of the Land Use Charge (LUC) to the pre-2018 charges, indicating a reduction of 48 per cent. Commissioner for Finance, Dr Rabiu Olowo, made this known at a news briefing on the 2020 New Land Use Charge Law in Alausa, Ikeja. Olowo also announced that the […]

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Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker sacked

The Edo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday 5th August, impeached its Deputy Speaker, Yekini Idaiye, over alleged gross misconduct. The impeachment was sequel to a motion moved by Henry Okhuarobo, member representing Ikpoba-Okha and seconded by Marcus Onobun representing Esan West. Okhuarobo said, “Mr Speaker, with me is a notice of impeachment of the […]

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NCC revises Determination on USSD Pricing, initiates fresh engagement with stakeholders

In furtherance of its mandate to protect the interests of consumers and support a robust telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revised its Determination on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) pricing published on the 23rd of July, 2019. The amendment was necessitated following a protracted dispute between Mobile Network Operators and Financial Institutions […]

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DMO: Facts about Chinese loans to Nigeria

The attention of the Debt Management Office (DMO), has been drawn to statements and reports credited to several persons on the subject of Loans obtained from China and has considered it necessary to provide a sequel to its Press Release on the same subject dated September 11, 2018. The general public is encouraged to be […]

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