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The Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has recommended an upward review of the retail pump price of petrol from the previous N121.50. According to the agency, the recommended petrol retail band for a litre of petrol is now between N140.80 and N143.80. “Please recall the provision for the establishment of a monthly price band […]
*Ali Magashi, Debo Adesina, Oma Djebah, Ugwu on list *Directs police, security agencies to probe Benue attacks President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday forwarded the names of 41 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The ambassadors-designate include former top-shot of Folio Communications Nigeria, publishers of Daily Times: retired Major-General
*Insists SPW program must benefit Nigerians *Invites Ngige for briefing In the wake of Tuesday’s face – off between the Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo and the members of the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Labour and Employment, the federal legislature has declared that the recruitment of the 774,000 workers must be put […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned Malabu Oil and Gas Limited for alleged money laundering offences over the controversial oil block, OPL 245 transactions. A businessman, Aliyu Abubakar, and six other firms were also arraigned in the 48 counts involving about $1 billion and N673 million. When the charge was read […]
*To investigate illicit financial flows, invites ministers, heads of MDAs The Senate on Wednesday moved to block Nigeria’s revenue loss to money laundering, tax evasion by international oil companies operating in the country (IOCs), proceeds of corruption and other criminal activities involving illicit financial flows. The decision followed resolutions reached sequel to
Domestic flights which have been suspended in Nigeria since March 2020 will finally resume on the 8th of July, 2020. Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika who announced this Wednesday, also disclosed that the flights will commence with the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The Port Harcourt , […]
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. Okowa disclosed this on Wednesday on his verified Twitter handle. New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China He wrote, “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all […]
SPW recruitment modalities: Keyamo, NASS members in shouting match
…Minister accuses lawmakers of attempt to hijack 774,000 SPW recruitment process …Dares NASS, orders States’ c’ttees to proceed with SPW recruitment exercise …Lawmakers walk out Keyamo for unruly attitude Hell was let loose on Tuesday as members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Labour and the Minister of State for Labour, Employment
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has instructed all members of his cabinet to embark on a compulsory test after contracting Coronavirus on Tuesday. Akeredolu also explained that all his political aides who might have had contacts with him during their cause of engagement should immediately go and check status. He gave the directive through […]
Folio Communications Limited, publishers of Nigeria’s oldest media brand, Daily Times, has appointed Dr. Paul Onomuakpokpo as Editor, Editorial Board. He was until recently the acting Editor of The Guardian and a member of the newspaper’s editorial board. The appointment takes effect from today, July 1, 2020. In a statement on Tuesday night, the Group […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja met with Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the proposed increase in electricity tariff. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osinbajo, heads the Power Sector Reform Coordination Working Group. The National Assembly had in a
…Demanding reversal of power sector privatisation The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the Senate for calling off the threat by Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to hike the electricity tariff and also demanding reversal of Nigeria’s power sector privatisation programme. In a statement sent to the Daily Times, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said
In adjusting to the new normal, business owners and operators of Small and Medium Scale businesses have been advised to invest massively in technology and find ways to source their raw materials or supplies locally, as this is expected to boost their activities and help them stay afloat especially in the wake of the Covid-19 […]
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, tasked the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to consider widening the tax net rather than overburden the people and business concerns. Lawan was the Guest Speaker at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Audit and Recovery of back years Stamp Duties and FIRS’ formal launching […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 561 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 25,694 The health agency disclosed this in a tweet Tuesday night. Of the 561 new cases of COVID-19, Lagos recorded 200; Edo-119; Kaduna-52; FCT-52; Niger-32; Ogun-19; Ondo-16; Imo-14; Plateau-11; Abia-8; […]
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for coronavirus. Akeredolu confirmed his status via his Twitter handle on Tuesday. COVID-19 infected lawyer urges NCDC to tackle strange illness in Kogi community The Governor tweeted: “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self -isolating. “Work continues. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja affirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to ensure timely delivery of the landmark Ajakuota-Kaduna-Kano Gas (AKK) gas pipeline project within budgetary allocation and specifications. Speaking at the virtual flag-off ceremony of the project at the Ajaokuta, Kogi and Rigachikun, Kaduna State camp sites simultaneously,
Updated: At last, FG lifts ban on interstate movements
