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Regulatory lapses worsen building collapse cases amid deaths

12.11.2024
The regulatory failure and lack of enforcement in construction standards have resulted in a harvest of deaths, as frequent building collapse cases claim hundreds of lives, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Omotolani Atolagbe’s voice quivered with distress as she settled into the chair reserved for her at the other end of the table, despite the physical distance...
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LCCI advises FIRS to deepen tech adoption

12.11.2024
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Federal Inland Revenue Service to boost its technology adoption to enhance its operations. Speaking during the FIRS Special Day at the Lagos International Trade Fair themed ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value’, the LCCI President, Gabriel Idahosa, said targeted outreach, especially within the informal sector, could foster...
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Building collapse cases rise to 635 – Report

12.11.2024
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild has said that Nigeria witnessed 635 building collapse cases between 1974 and November 5, 2024. It disclosed this in its latest report, stating that Lagos State had recorded the highest cases with over 351 buildings caving in the last 50 years. The report showed that the 351 collapsed buildings in...
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Sterling One Foundation partners firm on food security

11.11.2024
Sterling One Foundation has announced its partnership with Agriculture Summit Africa on how to boost food security on the African continent. In a statement shared with The PUNCH, it was indicated that the summit organised by Sterling Bank alongside partners, including the Benue State Government, the African Union, the International Finance Corporation, Leadway Assurance, and...
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Teriba, others call for securitisation of N41tn national assets

11.11.2024
The Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Dr Ayo Teriba, and other economists have called for the securitisation of Nigeria’s N41tn assets to boost the financial resources available to the Federal Government. Securitisation is a financial process that involves pooling assets into interest-bearing securities, which are then sold to investors. The investors receive the interest...
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Shafa Energy launches new lubricant brands

11.11.2024
Shafa Energy is set to launch two lubricant brands—Shafa Shanu (HD40 CF/SF) and Shafa Doki (20W/50 API:SG/CD). The company disclosed this in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Sunday. The Chief Executive Executive Officer of Shafa Energy, Yakubu Maishanu, described the launch as a significant milestone in the company’s journey. “Our company was...
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Helicopter crash: NIMASA recovers black box

11.11.2024
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said it has recovered the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder or black box of the helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima recently. NIMASA said the vital parts were recovered at the weekend through an inter-agency collaboration involving the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian...
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Leather institute to open tanneries nationwide

11.11.2024
The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology, based in Zaria, Kaduna State, has stated its plans to set up mini tanneries in each of the 36 states, aiming to transform hides and skins into valuable leather. NILEST’s Director-General, Prof. Mohammed Yakubu, on Sunday in Abuja according to NAN, said the tannery project seeks to...
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