Nigeria’s newly redesigned naira notes are now in circulation as Deposit Money Banks today began dispensing the bills to their customers through over-the-counter payments. This is coming three weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the new bil…
Day: December 15, 2022
Food security: Agric ministry restates commitment to partner media
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, said the ministry will continue to partner with the media on the discharge of its activities.Umakhihe said this at a one -day workshop organised by the Departme…
President Buhari Mourns Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Seriki
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) whose passing has left the government in shock. He also had a concurrent accreditation as a Permane…
Yuletide: DEPOWA donates food, other items to widows, orphanage home
The Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) has donated food and other items to some widows of fallen heroes and children in an orphanage, Nana Berry Foundation.Mrs Victoria Irabor, the wife of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and President …
Nigeria To Build 30MW Hybrid Pilot Wind Farm In Sokoto
The Nigerian Government will build a 30 megawatts (hybrid) pilot wind farm at Jaredi in Shagari local government area of Sokoto State.The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Senator Adeleke Mamora, stated this during the opening ceremony o…
Claim of non-service by NNPC stalls Araraume’s suit against FG
The claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPCL) that it has yet to receive processes filed by counsel to Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume, stalled proceedings in the former senator’s N100 billion suit against the Federal Government.At the resum…
FCTA Assures Retirees Of Prompt Pension Service Delivery
Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has reiterated its commitment to ensuing prompt pension service delivery to retired and retiring officers, as it prioritises their welfare. To this end, the commitment is being s…
FG to develop standard operating procedures for SGBV legal prosecutions
The Federal government says its currently working to develop standard operating procedures to create a legal pathway for the prosecution of school-related Gender-based violence.The Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Fede…
Jumia Foods, Domino’s Pizza partner to enhance customer experience
Jumia Food Nigeria, leading online food delivery, has brokered a partnership hinged on technology with Domino’s Pizza to bring meals closer to Nigerians and better their customers’ experiences.Mr Massimiliano Spalazzi, Chief Executive Officer, Jumia Ni…
No tax clearance, no transaction – FCT-IRS
The Acting Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Mr Haruna Abdullahi, says FCT residents will henceforth present Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to carry out certain transactions.Abdullahi said this at a Town Hall Meet…