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Glovo partners FG, NIPOST to accelerate e-commerce industry growth

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BY GODWIN ANYEBE Glovo, in collaboration with NIPOST and the Nigerian Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, will be hosting a summit aimed at accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s e-commerce industry. Themed ‘Accelerating E-commerce through Digital and Physical

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NIPOST is in disarray as Senate examines N10 billion in restructuring funds

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2024 0

Irregularities have been discovered in the subsidiaries of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), prompting the Senate to commence a probe into the N10 billion restructuring funds released to the agency by the Federal Ministry of Finance. Naija News reports that the NIPOST subsidiaries under scrutiny are NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and […]

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FG to deploy 5G network soon, 90% ready to unbundle NIPOST – Pantami

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2021 0

*Says ICT generated over N1trn for Nigeria in two years The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. This is even as the ministry said it is 90 per cent ready to unbundle the Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST). Minister of […]

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Bill to unbundle NIPOST passes 3rd reading in Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2021 0

Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) repeal and re-enactment bill, 2021. The bill, which seeks to unbundle NIPOST for efficient service delivery was passed following consideration of the report of Committee on Communications. Presenting the report, Committee Chairperson, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (APC -Lagos), said sub-clause (1)(a) under

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FIRS clears air over Collection of Stamp Duties Charges

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2021 0

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says the attention of the commission has been drawn to some electronic/social media platforms misquoting a recent speech by the Honourable Minister for Communications and Digital Economy on the administration of Stamp Duties in the country. For the avoidance of confusion arising from such publications, the FIRS hereby informs […]

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FG approves NIPOST as official stamp duty collector in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2021 0

The federal government has approved the Nigerian postal service, NIPOST as the statutory body for the collection of the stamp duty in Nigeria. This puts an end to the long age rifts between the agency and the Federal Inland Revenue service. The Minister of communications and digital economy made this known at the unveiling of […]

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FG tasks NIPOST on revenue generation

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By Nneka Nwogwugwu The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. Festus Yusufu Daudu has charged NIPOST management to come up with innovations that would enhance their revenue generation. Daudu said this on Wednesday during the official presentation of the SERVICOM Compliant Evaluation Report on NIPOST by the National

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‘No job losses in NIPOST reform’

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

By Joy Obakeye Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Alex A. Okoh, has assured workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) that its ongoing reform will not engender retrenchment but create more jobs in the subsidiaries that would emerge after the exercise. Receiving the leadership of the National Union of Postal and […]

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FG unveils 2 Emergency Call Centres, 9 other ICT projects across Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

FG — The Federal Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, on behalf of the Federal Government, Tuesday, virtually commissioned eleven (11) completed projects for the development and sustainability of the Nigeria digital economy. The projects which cut across various states in the country include Tertiary Institution Knowledge Centre in Abraka, Delta

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Stamp Duty: NIPOST denies operating illegal account

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) has refuted recent online claims by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that it was operating an illegal stamp duties account. This was contained in a statement signed by Franklin Alao, NIPOST General Manager, Communications, on Monday. Director of Communication and Liaison, FIRS, Mr Abdullahi Ahmad, had in a reaction to […]

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FIRS allegation false, CBN opened the Stamp Duty account – NIPOST

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2020 0

FIRS – The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on Sunday disclosed that its stamp duty account was opened by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Treasury Single Account. NIPOST made this known in response  to a publication by FIRS alleging that the postal service agency operated an illegal stamp duty account. READ ALSO: Disregard NIPOST […]

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Disregard NIPOST on stamp duty, FIRS implores Nigerians

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Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a statement through its Director of Communication and Liason, Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, following the faceoff between it and Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). It warned Nigerians to be wary of any stamp duty-related operations with NIPOST, Daily Times gathered. Abdullahi said:“The attention of the Federal Inland Revenue

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Listen to NIPOST at your own peril, FIRS warns Nigerians

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a statement through its Director of Communication and Liason, Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad, following the face off between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST). The statement, as gathered by Daily Times, sternly warned Nigerians to be weary of any stamp duty related operations […]

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Buhari approves NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, other board heads

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in the Parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, who confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja, said the appointments were meant to fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the ministry. How I wish Buhari, his men can learn from […]

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FG stops cash payments in NIPOST offices

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

The Federal Government has ordered immediate termination of all cash payments in all Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST). The statement quoted the minister saying that some members of staff of NIPOST have been taking undue advantage of the cash payment system of the service to engage in corrupt practices. He enjoined the general public and all […]

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NIPOST clamps down on illegal courier service operators

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2019 0

In a move to deter illegal operators and drive compliance, the Nigerian Postal service (NIPOST) recently clamped down on operators of illegal courier services. The General Manager, Courier Regulatory Department, Andrew Ebiloma, general Manager, courier Regulatory Department, during the clamp down on the operators in Lagos said the activities of illegal services had

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World Post Day: NIPOST celebrates with road show in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

Every October 9, has been set aside by the Postal Organisations worldwide to celebrate the coming together of Postal Unions. Celebration of World Postal Day for the year 2018 is different from the previous years because of the introduction of new products into the system. The Jalingo District Manager, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Iliyasu Zock […]

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Keystone Bank partners NIPOST, launches agency banking

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

One of Nigeria’s most reliable financial institutions, Keystone Bank Limited has launched ‘KeyServ’ (An Agency Banking Proposition) to serve customers outside its conventional brick & Mortar mode of banking. The initiative in partnership with Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and i-OneC (A FinTech Firm) is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Financial System

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FG inaugurates NITDA, NIPOST, NIGCOMSAT boards

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2018 0

The Federal Government Wednesday inaugurated the Management Boards of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, and the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT. The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu who inaugurated the 36 member board of the agencies at Obasanjo Hall, Office of the Head of Service of

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NIPOST to operate as commercial entity soon – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

As part of measures to improve postal services in Nigeria, the Federal Government has approved a partial sale of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) with a view to making it operate as a commercial entity with a strong corporate brand. Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, disclosed this recently while inaugurating the steering committee and project […]