No new tax on vehicles – NRS
Abuja: The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has described as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax has been imposed by the government effective July 1.…
Police welfare bus scheme starts April 27 in Abuja
Abuja: The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the Police Welfare Bus Scheme would commence operation on April 27 in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer in…
Economist advocates structural reforms to revive textile industry
Lagos: An economist, Dr Muda Yusuf, has called for comprehensive structural reforms to revive the ailing textile industry and reposition it for competitiveness and industrial growth. Yusuf made the call…
Speaker Abbas’ inaccessibility threatens APC 2027 victory in Kaduna – Chieftain
Zaria (Kaduna State): Alhaji Mustapha-Adamu Ubaidullahi, a chieftain of the APC in Zaria, Kaduna State, has expressed concern over the alleged inaccessibility of Dr Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House…
Okpebholo Leads APC Delegation on Condolence Visit to Okao of Ologbo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a high-powered delegation of government officials and party leaders on a condolence visit to the Okao of Ologbo, Chief Emmanuel Iyase,…
Security forces raid Edo forest hideout, arrest 2 over kidnapping
BENIN CITY: Security operatives in Edo State have intensified the crackdown on kidnapping, raiding a suspected hideout in a forest in Amah community, Etsako West Local Government Area, and arresting…
NARD suspends planned nationwide strike after FG commitments
Abuja: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike following fresh commitments by the Federal Government on allowances, arrears, and training funding. The decision…
Economic hardship: Civil servants hopeful as FG approves welfare boost
Abuja: Civil servants have expressed cautious optimism following the Federal Government’s approval of increased allowances and welfare benefits, amid rising economic hardship. They made this known in an interview with…
Lagos maintains COVID-19 vigilance, strengthens infection control
Lagos: The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) says infection prevention and control (IPC) measures remain firmly in place across the state’s primary healthcare centres. Its Permanent Secretary, Dr…
Aviation fuel: Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flight frequency
Lagos: Air Peace Ltd. has reduced its Abuja-London flight frequency to three times per week amid Jet A1 (aviation fuel) supply constraints. The airline made the announcement in a statement…