By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, has reiterated the pivotal role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement as the Designated Competent Authority (DCA) for Nigeria, charged with the responsibility of issuing AfCFTA certificate of Origin. Awolowo…
Barbara Bako, Abuja In order to maintain a success record, The Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that the federal government will sustain its cooperation with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to ensure the successful organization of the upcoming Summits. Shettima promised the attendees and the business community that the Green Book recommendations will…
Regulatory agencies overseeing the activities of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria have imposed sanction on 10 banks for violations of foreign exchange guidelines and other regulatory offences. These agencies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission, imposed fines totalling N1.502bn as penalties within the first six months of 2024. These…
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday for a 2-day bilateral visit to Sweden. In a statement, Spokesman to the Vice President. Stanley Nkwocha, said the visit, which is at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is on bilateral engagements between both countries. “The Vice President is expected to be back in the…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Jigawa State following the tragic fire incident in Majia, which claimed over 100 lives and left more than 70 individuals with varying degrees of burns. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced that the nationwide implementation of the new curriculum for basic schools is set to begin in January 2025. According to Punch, The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu had on October 9 disclosed that a new curriculum was underway. Speaking during a meeting with…
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has acknowledged that some of the present administration’s economic reforms have been painful. During his speech at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#30) opening ceremony in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President acknowledged this and further stated that the reforms are unavoidable. Shettima who represented President Bola…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision came as a result of a frustrating 12 hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team were left stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. The…
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The Nigerian Government as a State Party has reassured its commitment to deepening regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which promises to improve continental integration, create jobs, and increase export earnings. The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, gave the country’s reassurance at the ongoing…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein has issued guidelines for the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of Federal Universities and Research Institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). In a federal treasury circular issued in Abuja, Dr, Madein said the new guidelines would be implemented immediately. She said…
