EFCC said investigators were making progress about the case and that those found guilty would face disciplinary actions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 of its officers in the Lagos Zonal Command for allegedly failing to account for missing operational items. The commission said in a statement Wednesday that its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, directed the arrest of the …
Read More »Nigeria at moderate risk of Human Metapneumovirus – NCDC
Nigeria is at moderate risk of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) – a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages, a dynamic risk assessment conducted on Monday, January 6, 2025, has revealed. The virus, currently circulating in China and other affected regions of the world, can cause illnesses ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory infections, particularly …
Read More »Anthony Joshua Visits President Tinubu
During the visit, Joshua presented Tinubu with an autographed glove with the inscription, “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu.” Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State. During the visit, Joshua presented Tinubu with an autographed glove with the inscription, “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu …
Read More »Fernandes Demands More From Man Utd After Draw At Liverpool
The midfielder said next week’s FA Cup tie at Arsenal would be tough for the holders but “we want to get to the final again”. Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield they must “do it everywhere” after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Cody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro …
Read More »2025: Nigeria risks major food crisis, if…, farmers warn
AS Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate the new year, farmers, under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, yesterday warned that Nigeria was on the verge of experiencing a major catastrophe’ of food insecurity, if extreme care was not taken. The warning was given in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Arc …
Read More »South Korea Seeks New Warrant To Arrest Impeached President Yoon
The former star prosecutor has refused questioning three times over a bungled martial law decree last month which plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. South Korean anti-graft investigators were holding on Tuesday for a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil. The former …
Read More »2025: With right investment, policies maritime sector‘ll drive economy
The Sea Empowerment Research Centre has said that with the right investments, policies and regulations, the maritime industry can play a crucial role in driving the country’s economy and connecting it to global market. The Center added that it is essential to address the myriads of challenges plaguing the industry and implement reforms that will enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of …
Read More »Net Forex Inflows Rises To $4692bn, Says CBN
The CBN’s Economic Report for the review period showed that the rise was from $28.31 billion in the corresponding period of 2023. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria said the net foreign exchange (FX) inflows through the economy rose by 65.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $46.92 billion in the first ten months of 2024 (10m’24). The CBN’s Economic …
Read More »Manufacturing sector remains top VAT contributor at 22.21%
The manufacturing sector remained the top contributor to Value-added Tax (VAT) with a contribution of N395.34 billion, representing 22.21 percent of the N1.78 trillion total VAT collections in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3’24), reaffirming its critical role in Nigeria’s economic development. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) also reported the manufacturing sector as the highest sectoral contributor, accounting …
Read More »PDP’ll Produce More Govs In 2027 – NWC
The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) stated this on Sunday during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at his country home, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that by 2027, the party will produce more state governors from the current 12 and take over governance …
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