NLC, TUC’s economic hardship strike 14-day ultimatum starts counting from today
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, have issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government. Their grouse is the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement between organised labour (NLC and TUC) and the…
Go for drug barons, cartels, Marwa charges NDLEA commanders
…Sets targets for commanding officers in 2024 tasking orders The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has tasked Zonal Commanders, State Commanders and Area Commanders of the Agency to…
FG, States in frantic efforts to lower food prices?
The Federal Government has expressed excitement over the endorsement by State Governors of the food security programmes rolled out through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, while receiving…
15 drug kingpins out of 3,412 offenders convicted in 2023– Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that a total of 15 drug kingpins out of 3, 412 offenders that were successfully prosecuted and convicted in 2023 bagged…
Tech integration, carried-over projects, welfare to cost Customs N706.4bn in 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully defended its 2024 budget at the National Assembly, saying it plans to spend N706.43 billion for its operations in the year under review. The Comptroller-General of the Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, presented the…
Hyper Inflation can threaten Nigeria stability, peace if…, says NEF
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has expressed deep concerns about the unchecked rise in inflation in Nigeria, which is posing a significant threat to the well-being of its citizens. The cost of living has been steadily increasing, particularly in terms…
Nigerian Police, NASENI Partner To Boost Operational Efficiency
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has expressed its commitment to refurbish and revamp redundant operational assets of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) such as vehicles, helicopters, confiscated and forfeited vehicles. This is part of moves to…
Construction work resumes at Lagos Trade Fair New Site, But…
The Executive Director/CEO of Lagos International Trade Fair Management Board (TFMB), Barr. Vera Ndanusa has approved resumption of halted construction activities at the new site of the complex for only plot owners who have met all given documentary validation processes…
Senegalese President describes Dangote as blessing to Senegal, Africa
President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Macky Sall, has described Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, as a blessing to Senegal and Africa as a whole. He lauded the entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities of the frontline businessman and…
FG celebrates Aliko Dangote on Award of Senegalese National Order of The Lion
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, on the award of the National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall of Senegal. The award is the highest order of Senegal…
