Customs Extends Verification Exercise for Private Aircraft
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Its spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, who announced this extension in a statement yesterday explained that this extension provides an additional window for operators of privately […]
New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January
The new curriculum for basic schools will take effect nationwide from January 2025. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who announced this yesterday during a meeting with stakeholders, explained that under the new curriculum, pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at least two skills, while plans are ongoing to ensure the teachers […]
FG Denies Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
Federal Government says it is not responsible for the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, as it can no longer fix prices of petroleum products. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had raised the pump price of petrol to over N1,000 across regions in the country, except for Lagos which is N998. Reacting […]
FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT), and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the development, which has been cleared for gazetting, was […]
Naijafm102.7 Holds First Ankara Night
The first ever Ankara Night of our sister station NaijaFm102.7 took place at the weekend. Despite the heavy downpour, the fun and excitement was in to gear, as many people ate, drank, and even had gift bags filled with items courtesy of Flour Mills Nigeria. Winners of yards of wrappers were also presented with their […]
Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]
Rwanda begins Marburg vaccinations to curb deadly outbreak
Rwanda has begun administering vaccine doses against the Marburg virus to try to combat an outbreak of the Ebola-like disease in the east African country, where it has so far killed 12 people. Its Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said at a news conference yesterday in the capital Kigali that the vaccinations would focus on those […]
NYSC: Payment Of N77,000 to Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has explained why the payment of ₦77,000 to corps members is yet to commence despite approval by the Federal Government. The NYSC Director General,Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, said the government has yet to release the funds required to implement the new allowance. Recall that the government had approved an […]
Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Super Eagles will on Sunday open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for training ahead of the game. Coach Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad […]
FG Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Over Israeli Attack
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. In statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on […]
