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Customs Hits N5.07trn 2024 Revenue Target

13.11.2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has realized its 2024 revenue target with a total revenue collection of N5.07 trillion on Tuesday, November 12. New Telegraph reports that the announcement is coming less than a month to the end of the 2024 fiscal year. Announcing the good news, the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr Wale Adeniyi...

Tinubu Mourns Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu

13.11.2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the family of Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, former Supreme Court Justice, who passed away recently. In his heartfelt message, President Tinubu extended his sympathies to the Nigerian judiciary and members of the legal profession across the country, who mourn the loss of this distinguished jurist. Justice...

PETROAN Lauds Dangote Over Approval On Oil Lifting

13.11.2024

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for establishing a direct sales agreement for fuel and other petroleum products with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). It stated that it was a good development that other stakeholders apart from Nigerian National Petroleum...

Imasuen Decries Deteriorating Condition Of NIFOR

13.11.2024

Sen. Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has decried the deteriorating condition of the Nigerian Institute of Oil Palm Research (NIFOR). Imasuen, who spoke during an assessment visit to NIFOR in Benin, described the institute as a “Shadow of its former self.” According to him, his visit was aimed at...

UBA, Mastercard Introduce Debit Card To Commemorate Lender’s 75th Anniversary

13.11.2024

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a commemorative debit card in celebration of UBA’s 75th anniversary. This collaboration aims to honor UBA’s long-standing customer relationships and enhance their banking experience with a range of offers and discounts across multiple platforms. UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,...

19 Of 38 Directors Fail Permanent Secretary Qualifying Exam — HoS

13.11.2024

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) on Wednesday said a total of 19 directors out of 38 shortlisted for the position of Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service have failed the qualifying examination. New Telegraph recalls that in October, the Federal Government began the selection process to fill...

40% Of 2024 NECO Candidates May Not Access Tertiary Institutions – NSSEC

13.11.2024

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) Executive Secretary Iyela Ajayi, has said 40 per cent of the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) candidates may not proceed to tertiary institutions for no credit in Mathematics and English Language. Ajayi said this yesterday in Calabar at a fiveday Capacity Building Workshop for Selected English Language and...

Ferdinand Disagrees With Amorim’s First Major Man Utd Decision

13.11.2024

The Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has suggested that new manager, Ruben Amorim may have made a mistake in not keeping former interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy at the club. Recall that Amorim arrived at Man United on Monday to officially take charge at Old Trafford having been named Erik ten Hag’s permanent replacement a...

Okpebholo Suspends Revenue Collection Indefinitely In Edo

13.11.2024

Barely 24 hours after his swearing-in as the Executive Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of State revenue collection. Giving the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hon. Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the indefinite suspension is effective immediately and aims to address issues...

Study Links Autism To Air Pollution Exposure

13.11.2024

A new study by Israeli researchers has found that the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adults may be linked to air pollution. Results of the study are published in ‘Brain Medicine’. According to the ‘Daily Mail’, women who breathe polluted air during pregnancy have a higher risk of giving birth to...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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