The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the need for a measured and strategic rollout of the 15 per cent petroleum import tax to ensure sustainable economic impact. The Director-General, LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Almona noted the
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for immediate appointment of qualified ambassadors to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, rebuild partnerships and restore international confidence in the country’s leadership credibility. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The News
Election The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged the electorate to vote their conscience in the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Saturday in the state. Achebe made this call while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Onitsha. The traditional ruler also urged voters to exercise their civic responsibility
By Emmanuella AnokamAbu Dhabi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says Nigeria remains on track to grow crude oil production to two million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027 and three million bpd by 2030. Mr Udy Ntia, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPC Ltd., made this known on
Emmanuel Imonikhe Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has advocated for constructive diplomatic engagement between the United States government and Nigeria in addressing the prevailing and disturbing security concerns in the country. He said the designation of Nigeria as Country of
The Police command in Lagos State has declared activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads in the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this to journalists on Monday at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. He said
The police command in Ebonyi says it is on the trail of suspected gunmen, who killed two persons at Oriuzor community in Ezza-North Local Government of the state. SP Joshua Ukandu, Spokesman of the command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abakaliki that the incident occurred
Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised a peaceful, transparent, and credible Anambra governorship election scheduled for Saturday in the state. Amupitan made the promise during a visit to INEC’s state office in Awka on Monday, ahead of stakeholders’ meeting. “Our responsibility is
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has appealed for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States of America over the recent security situation in the country. In a statement issued byMallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the State Governor over the recent threat of security and diplomatic actions against Nigeria
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