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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over the government's lack of commitment to policy implementation, which has hindered the performance of the nation's manufacturing sector. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, stated this at the 2024 Access Corporate Forum, in Lagos. According to MAN, the sector is currently operating at less than 50 percent of its installed capacity, largely due to inconsistent policy execution. As part of […]

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning against the printing, distribution, and sale of pirated books as schools nationwide begin a new academic session. In a statement released on Sunday, the NCC expressed deep concern over the recent surge in the illegal reproduction and sale of copyrighted materials, and reiterated its commitment to combating this growing trend, vowing to take strict legal action against offenders. Following a […]

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This was disclosed in a statement on Monday. by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha. According to Nkwocha, Shettima landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the early hours of Monday, where he was […]

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has stated that the Ministry's recent innovations are designed to enhance service delivery and simplify processes for Nigerians and investors, while ensuring that national security remains uncompromised. The Minister made this statement while receiving a delegation of the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, led by its President, Davidson Alaribe. He acknowledged that there is still room for improvement […]

Marketer have expressed optimism that they would be able to lift premium motor spirit (also known as petrol) directly from Dangote Refinery as scarcity of the product persists across the country. Speaking to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Chinedu Ukadike, disclosed the marketers are optimistic about reaching an agreement that would allow them to get supply directly from the $20 billion refinery. He […]

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to restore its integrity and focus on the genuine fight against corruption. The conference stated this on Friday in a statement Signed by its deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, while reacting to the way the commission was handling the case against the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The conference asserted […]