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The Nigerian Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, has again intercepted and seized about 478 jerrycans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as petrol from smugglers. This is according to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Nasiru Manga, and made available to newsmen on Monday. …
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August, 2022
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15 August
Police, Military Rescue 34 Kidnap Victims in Delta, Edo
The Edo State Police command on Sunday said a combined team of security operatives has rescued 34 victims who were kidnapped along the Benin-Agbor Expressway on Friday. The Deputy Police Public Relations officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said in a statement that 32 children were among those rescued. According to her, the …
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15 August
Investor Protection our Priority – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission has restated that the protection of investors in the capital market is a top priority of the Commission. Executive Commission Operations of the SEC, Mr. Dayo Obisan stated this when he received a delegation from the Securities and Exchange Commission Zimbabwe in Abuja, Monday. Obisan …
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15 August
FG Trains 4,000 Budget Officers On GIFMIS Platform
President Muhammadu Buhari will, before the end of next month, submit the 2023 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The Director-General. Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a training on budget preparation using the Government Integrated Financial Management …
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15 August
More Troubles For Nigerians As Inflation Hits 17-Year High Of 19.64%
Nigeria’s inflation has reached a seventeen-year high of 19.64 per cent amidst the Central Bank of Nigeria’s effort to curb soaring prices. Headline Inflation rose to 19.64 per cent in July, from 17.38 per cent in July 2021. In June, inflation was 18.60 per cent. “The highest increases were recorded …
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14 August
Capital market master plan promotes transparency, market confidence – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold the Second Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting in 2022. The meeting is scheduled to hold virtually through Zoom with key stakeholders in the capital market meeting on August 18, while the usual interface with the press, on the outcome of …
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14 August
Opposition parties demanding my resignation – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, on Sunday, faulted the call for his resignation as minister over his appointment as the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council. The Chairman of TMG, Awwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, faulted the appointment, noting that Keyamo must resign as …
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14 August
Save Niger Delta commission, group tells Buhari, others
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees, Sunday, called for the inauguration of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The General Secretary of the union, Sikiru Wahid, made the call in a statement made available to our correspondent on Sunday. Wahid said …
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14 August
5% tax: Telecoms consumers threaten legal action
Telecommunication subscribers, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, have vowed to challenge the legitimacy of the proposed five per cent excise duty on telecoms services in court. According to them, the excise duty on telecom services, which would translate to an extra five per cent consumption …
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14 August
All Stakeholders Widely Consulted Before Approval Of Policy5% Tariff Hike On Data Calls–FG
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed on Thursday faulted the opposition of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami on the five per cent increase on data calls. Zainab made her position known in a statement released by her Media Adviser, Yunusa Abdullahi. …
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