November 2024 – Page 91

House Committee Advocates Capacity Building, Operational Equipment For NIWA

21.11.2024

House of Representatives Committee on National Inland Waterways has called for human capacity development and the acquisition of operational equipment to enable the The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) is to discharge its statutory responsibilities effectively. It was learnt that the authority needs equipment and patrol boats to improve safety, enforcement and emergency response on...

NAFDAC Destroys Fake Alcohol Packaging Centers In Lagos

21.11.2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday said it has dismantled fake alcohol packaging centres and seized items worth ₦2 billion at Article Market, Abule-Osun, Lagos State. Speaking via its official X handle, the agency said over 50,000 fake branded labels and packaging materials used to produce unauthorized and...

RMAFC Advocates Ramp Up Domestic Revenue Across Levels

21.11.2024

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has suggested a ramp-up of revenues at all levels of government for unhindered economic growth. In a presentation made by RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu at the just-concluded 2024 National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) which held in Bauchi, the Commission observed that as...

NEC Gives FCT, Kwara, Others One Week To Submit Stand On State Police

21.11.2024

The National Economic Council (NEC) has given a one-week ultimatum to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. Speaking after the 146th NEC meeting on Thursday in Abuja, Bayelsa State Governor, Mr Duoye Diri, told newsmen that the council mandated these...

Nigeria Troops Eliminate ISWAP Commander, 115 Terrorists In A Week

21.11.2024

No fewer than 115 terrorists, including the Islamic State for West Africa (ISWAP) Commander in the North East, Munzur Ya Audu have been eliminated by the Nigerian troops across the country in one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Edward Buba who disclosed this on Thursday to newsmen said the troops also arrested...

Renewable Energy, Recycling In Creative Industry Capable Of Driving National Growth – Stakeholders

21.11.2024

Stakeholders in the Nigerian creative industry have called for the exploration of renewable energy, recycling and other sustainable solutions to protect the environment and promote creativity and productivity tailored towards the advancement of the country and continent. The call was made ahead of the Pan African 10th Milestone Music Fashion Runway (MFR), hybrid edition and...

Gunmen Assassinate Lawyer In Otukpo

21.11.2024

Gunmen on Wednesday night assassinated a renowned lawyer and activist, Mike Ofikwu in Otukpo, the traditional headquarters of Idomaland, Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 8 pm on Otukpa Street in Otukpo town, where Ofikwu had just returned from work. Witnesses said the deceased was shot at close range. “It was like a...

Sanwo-Olu Mourns EX-New Telegraph Deputy Editor, Dapo Sotuminu

21.11.2024

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of veteran journalist, Mr Dapo Sotuminu, describing his passing as a great and painful loss to the deceased family, colleagues, and the media industry. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile described his...

FIRS, NIESV To Synergize On Effective Tax Administration For Economic Growth

21.11.2024

The Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS) and the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) have agreed on a synergy that will, drive effective tax administration for enhanced economic growth. The Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, on Thursday, endorsed NIESV’s call for a collaborative partnership between the two agencies. He said such engagement...

FG To Harness Water Resources To Achieve Food Security, Job Creation

21.11.2024

The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to harness water resources for agricultural development to achieve food security and create job opportunities for the teaming youths. Hon. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev stated this while declaring open a two-day Stakeholder’s Sensitization Workshop on National Action Plan for Harnessing Water Resources...