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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Bolaji Owasanoye, has said corruption impedes national development. Owasanoye said this during the inauguration of the commission’s prototype state office building by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. He, however, expressed optimism that the war against corruption is steadily making progress with the collective commitment of stakeholders in the country. The Chairman stated that the ICPC is ready […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has warned that any ATM found to still have old notes would be shut down and appropriate sanction applied on the operating bank. CBN Deputy Director, Currency Operation, Rekiyat Yusuf, gave the warning during the sensitization of market people about the redesigned naira notes, Lokoja, Kogi state capital. Yusuf urged traders to avail themselves of the opportunity of the January 31 deadline window to visit […]

The Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, has charged Soldiers to ensure they create an enabling and peaceful atmosphere for the conduct of free, fair and credible election. Yahaya, who was represented by the Outgoing General Officer Commanding of the 8th Division Nigeria Army Sokoto, Uweim Bassey, made the call during a regimental farewell parade at the Giginya Army Barracks. He urged troops to remain professional, law abiding and remain […]

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Mohamed Marwa has warned that unrepentant drug barons will face tougher times in 2023. Marwa gave the warning at a press briefing to update the public on efforts by the Agency to rid the country of illicit substance abuse and drug trafficking. H e assured Nigerians that the Agency is on the task of making Nigeria safe from illicit substances, […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has suspended tax payments for heavy-duty loading and offloading in the transport sector. Soludo, who announced the suspension when he met transport operators, and other key stakeholders in Awka, also approved slashed weekly payments applicable to tricycles, shuttle buses and other transport operators. The Governor assured that his government is determined to institute a progressive tax system because his party is for the common man. […]

Ondo State Government has announced the extension of the maternity leave period for its female workers. The state Head of Service, Kayode Ogundele, who disclosed this while receiving members of the Federation of Women Lawyers, stated that it has been extended from three months to six months. Ogundele noted that the move was to build a society where children have all things required in terms of maternal care, which should […]

Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection to the January 7 attack at the Igueben train station. The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, made this known after the State Executive Council meeting in Benin, the state capital. Nehikhare revealed that seven other suspects are in custody, while the two remaining passengers in captivity have been rescued by security agents. The duo are staff of […]

The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has shared N990.189 billion to the three tiers of government for December 2022. Director, Information/Press, for Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Phil Abiamuwe-Mowete, disclosed this to newsmen. According to Abiamuwe-Mowete, the Federal Government received N375.306billion, States and the FCT received N299.557billion, while the 774 Local Government Councils got N221.807billion. He added that the FAAC breakdown indicates Gross Revenue available from VAT for […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a labor statistics system. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, revealed that the move was part of government’s effort to tackle the high rate of unemployment in the country. Ngige noted that with the system Nigerians in Diaspora, who want to return home can look at the labor statistics to know where vacancies exist. The minister assured that the labour statistics […]