The Unity Advocacy Group, UAG, has hailed the Armed Forces of Nigeria for successfully hosting the Africa Military Games 2024, saying the hosting has proven that the country is safe for visitors. The group said the Armed Forces of Nigeria, under the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa, through AMGA 2024, had marketed the country by sending a strong message that the country is safe to visit and do business. UAG, in a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, said that by hosting AMGA 2024, Nigeria is also strengthening cooperation with other countries in fighting various forms of security…
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The Guild of Optometric is advocating for special waivers to enhance access to eye care resources, particularly for local manufacturers and importers. The guild believes that providing special waivers will help reduce the cost of eye care resources, making them more affordable and accessible to the general public. This was disclosed in a communique signed and issued by the president, Dr Adesuwa Agbontaen, and secretary Dr Chigozirim Nwosu, at the 3rd annual national conference and business expo of the Guild of Optometric Directors of Nigeria (GOODON) held in Abuja. The theme was “The Business of Eye Care Today: Maximizing Efficiency…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has urged governors, traditional rulers, market women, and other key stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to support the Tax Reform Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, NCYP Chairman Isaac Abrak called on Northern stakeholders to back the reforms, highlighting the opportunities they present for economic transformation in the region. “It’s important to note that the perception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill as a means to victimise the North is incorrect,” Abrak said. “The reforms aim to create a conducive economic environment for growth and…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sympathised with the victims of the recent Kogi boat mishap, which claimed the lives of several passengers, mostly women, petty traders, and artisans. The boat accident occurred along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of the River Niger while conveying traders to the Katcha weekly market in Niger. In a statement issued by the chief press secretary to Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan, Arogbonlo Israel, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan stressed the importance of supporting the families of those who have passed away, urging the government and other concerned Nigerians to aid them. IGP Orders Investigation Into Boat Mishap In Kogi “I am deeply saddened…
A national trailblazer, AVSATEL has revolutionised Nigeria’s aviation sector through cutting-edge satellite-based navigation and real-time surveillance systems, ensuring continuous, precise monitoring and control across the nation’s skies. After Nigeria faced a series of tragic air incidents, including the Sosoliso and ADC air crashes, AVSATEL was entrusted by the Nigerian government to elevate aviation safety standards. AVSATEL responded with pioneering upgrades at major airports in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano, extending its impact to regional airports in Birnin Kebbi and Lafia. Through these projects, AVSATEL has fortified the safety of Nigeria’s skies, with advanced systems that ensure continuous oversight of…
A national trailblazer, AVSATEL has revolutionised Nigeria’s aviation sector through cutting-edge satellite-based navigation and real-time surveillance systems, ensuring continuous, precise monitoring and control across the nation’s skies. After Nigeria faced a series of tragic air incidents, including the Sosoliso and ADC air crashes, AVSATEL was entrusted by the Nigerian government to elevate aviation safety standards. AVSATEL responded with pioneering upgrades at major airports in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano, extending its impact to regional airports in Birnin Kebbi and Lafia. Through these projects, AVSATEL has fortified the safety of Nigeria’s skies, with advanced systems that ensure continuous oversight of…
A 400 Level student of Kogi State University, Ayingba, Fauziya Mohammed, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been rescued by men of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Fauziya,19, was reportedly kidnapped in Ayingba, Kogi State while returning home from school after being hypnotised by some ritualists . LEADERSHIP gathered that Fauziya was later dumped at Ajegunle-Isale, Egbejila area of Ilorin, Kwara State by the kidnappers. The state commandant of the NSCDC, Dr Umar Mohammed, confirmed that Fauziya was discovered by the residents of Ajegunle-Isale, Egbejila area in Ilorin. The commandant said the…
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly aim to abolish key national agencies, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), describing the assertions by Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, as lies. In a statement issued on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such assertions as baseless and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. He clarified that the reforms aimed to streamline tax administration and…
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, December 2, 2024, gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. This was the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since its inception in 2003. The Estate rests on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja. The forfeiture of the property to the federal government by a former top brass of the government was pursuant to EFCC’s mandate and policy directive of ensuring that the corrupt and fraudulent persons do not…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has rejected the appointment of Chief Paulinus Akpeki as the acting state chairman of the party in Delta State. The party chairmen from Delta Central stated this in a statement jointly signed by Hon. Onoabedje Obakpororo, APC Chairman Ughelli/North chapter; chairman of all chairmen, Delta Central Senatorial District, Comrade Wilfred Ileleji; Chairman Uvwie chapter; chairmen’s secretary, Delta Central Senatorial District, Comrade David Rheriobore; chairman, Udu LGA, Comrade Eric Afe; chairman, Okpe LGA, Sir. Isaiah Kekeje; chairman, Ughelli South LGA, Surveyor Friday Erubasa; chairman, Sapele LGA, Chief…