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September 8, 2023

NLC tasks govt on implementation of tax justice

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has advocated for a proper implementation of tax justice to enable higher income earners in the country pay higher taxes than low income earners.

Mr Eustace James, NLC Focal Person on Tax Justice, made the call in …

NAN NUJ to address drug abuse as Press Week begins Sept. 25

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25.

The 2023 edition of the week which will run from Se…

Gov. Otu assures transparent, full implementation of 2024 budget

Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has said that the state’s 2024 budget will be fully implemented under a transparent supervision.

Otu stated this on Friday in Calabar while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ budget consultative forum.

Otu, repre…

Police arrest mother of 2, others over robbery, kidnapping in FCT

The Police Command in FCT has arrested Bunmi Samuel, mother of two, her boyfriend and 12 others over alleged various crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery and burglary in the territory.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna Garba, who parad…

FG reiterates commitment to address rising illiteracy

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2023 International Literacy Day, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment

towards addressing the scourge of illiteracy in the country.

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir M…

FG says Agribusiness, Agritourism will strengthen food security

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, says investment in agribusiness and Agritourism, will strengthen food security in the country.

Umakhihe stated this at the international Agribusiness and Agritou…