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Month: February 2019

Indigenous shippers most neglected in tax incentives, supports—Bello

Fresh discovery has emerged on why Nigerian indigenous shippers have remained on the losing end amongst other high-end industries in Nigeria over the years. Recently, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Barr. Hassan Bello has exposed the harsh…

Bad roads jerk up haulage, logistics cost for manufacturers, says MAN, LCCI

The intractable drawbacks caused by bad port access roads and general failure in road infrastructure nationwide have jerked up costs of moving goods from ports to the factories. However, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), have faulted what if described…

Atiku recalls how he imported EFCC concept from Brazil, clears US saga

More details have emerged on the origin of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his Vice, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Responding to interview questions at ‘The Candidates’, an NTA anchored interactive…

Fresh angle to Onnoghen’s undeclared $3m account emerges

Just as the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) yesterday announced resumption of trial of suspended Chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday, February 4, a yet to be confirmed angle to the ownership of $3m in his…

Grassroots Women’s group preaches violent-free campaigns

To avert politically-motivated violence in parts of the country in the buildup, during and after the forthcoming general elections, the Grassroots Women for Atiku/Obi (GW4AO), has called on political actors to eschew violence and embrace peace in their campaigns. Presenting…