In consonance with Section 82 of the Personal Income Tax Act (as amended), the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes to formally notify the public of its intention to commence the prosecution of tax evaders and offenders in Lagos State beginning from April 1,2016. Under the Personal Income Tax …
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Fiston Mwanza Mujila Announced Winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature
Mujila is the first Francophone writer to win the prestigious Etisalat Prize, the first ever pan-African prize that celebrates debut fiction books by African authors Poet and novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila was on Saturday, 19th March 2016 announced as the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature (http://Prize.Etisalat.com.ng) for …
Read More »Imo PDP Ward and Local Government Caretaker Committees not dissolved – NWC
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the ward and local government caretaker committees of the party in Imo State have not been dissolved. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, which was issued to “correct misconceptions …
Read More »New Kia Sportage and Optima win new design awards
Kia Motors has once again reinforced its reputation for the highest design standards, picking up two prizes at the 2016 ‘Red Dot Awards’ for Product Design, one of the most prestigious international product design competitions. The new Kia Sportage compact SUV and Optima sedan – the carmaker’s two latest models …
Read More »Kia Motors produces two millionth vehicle in the U.S.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the plant’s two millionth vehicle – a white 2016 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on November 16, 2009 and …
Read More »Soludo, Funmi Iyanda debate how to fix Nigeria’s economy at Royal African Society event
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, and a panel of experts will share their practical solutions to Nigeria’s current economic crisis in a special event organised by The Royal African Society, in partnership with Creation TV and The Frontline Club in central London on …
Read More »Military, FG, MDAs owe Discos N58bn – Electricity distributors raise alarm
The 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) in the country, Tuesday disclosed that the debts owed them by the federal and states ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as well as the various military formations across the country had now risen to N58 billion. Also indebted to the Discos for electricity supplied …
Read More »Oyo workers issue 7-day ultimatum to govt over unpaid salaries
Organised labour in Oyo State has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the State Government to settle over five months arrears of salaries owed to workers. The ultimatum was issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Negotiation Council (JNC). Waheed Olojede, …
Read More »Fidelity Bank moves to build capacity for exporters with NEPC, LBS partnership
Fidelity Bank Plc has embarked on a partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Lagos Business School (LBS) to establish the Export Leadership Institute. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Tuesday, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, said the initiative is …
Read More »UBA, Dangote, others gain despite negative capitalization drop at NSE
Post-Easter equity transactions on the trading floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, was gloomy for most stocks, Tuesday, after the holiday celebration, as most blue-chip companies suffered price depreciation, causing market capitalisation to plunge significantly by N215 billion. At Tuesday’s trading 27 companies depreciated in value, led by Nigerian German …
Read More »Don’t stay beyond May — PDP trustees warn Sheriff
Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tuesday, in Abuja warned the National Chairman, Senator Modu Sheriff, over any plot to elongate his tenure beyond May 21, 2016. At a press conference addressed by its chairman, Senator Walid Jubrin, the BoT, noted that praise singers had been …
Read More »PDP wins 13 seats, APC two; as INEC releases Rivers rerun poll results
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has now released additional five results of the March 19, rerun elections. Three Federal and two State Constituency seats were released by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Aniedi Ikoiwak, at the Commission’s head office in Port Harcourt, Monday night. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates …
Read More »Senators Achonu, Anyanwu, others rejoice with Senator Ohuabunwa at thanksgiving service
Senator Athan Nneji Achonu was the guest of his colleague from Abia North Senatorial zone, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa at Arochukwu, Abia state for his Thanksgiving Service following his victory at the senatorial re-run election … It was really a warm hero’s welcome for the very popular Senator Achonu. Other prominent …
Read More »Nigeria, South Africa crash out of 2017 AFCON; as Onigbinde calls defeat ‘unfortunate’
The Pharaohs of Egypt sent the Super Eagles packing from next year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon after they edged out the latter by a slim 1-0 win,Tuesday night at the Borg Al-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. It will be the second time in two years that the Super …
Read More »Petrol scarcity: Queues now to end April 7 — Kachikwu tells senate
Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, Tuesday, said that the lingering queues before the country’s petrol stations would disappear,Monday, April 7, 2016. Kachikwu who also doubles as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) disclosed this when he appeared before the Senate Committee …
Read More »Buhari at 8th Bola Tinubu Colloquium; says FG will prioritise agriculture
President Mohammadu Buhari has reiterated the determination of his administration to prioritize agriculture. Buhari, while declaring open the 8th Bola Tinubu colloquium which held at the International Conference Center (ICC) said the cooperation of all Nigerians would however be required to make agriculture the country’s economic mainstay considering the shrinking …
Read More »Obasanjo backs AFRIMA 3.0; says award remains ‘unifier in Africa’
As part of the activities to the build-up for the 2016 edition of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), African Union Commission (AUC) and The International Committee of AFRIMA paid a courtesy visit to the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Friday, March 26, 2016 …
Read More »Wike is playing politics with development and lives of Rivers people – Amaechi; ‘Monorail belongs to Rivers State, not Amaechi’
Minister of Transportation, Chief Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has lambasted Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for playing politics with the lives of the people of the State as well as with the development of the state. Chief Amaechi, who is the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, in a statement …
Read More »Abducted Colonel found dead — Army
The Nigerian Army has said the abducted officer, Colonel Samaila Inusa who was kidnapped on Sunday, March 27, has been found dead. A statement released, Tuesday, and signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, said the body of the officer was found dead, Tuesday, at about …
Read More »APC cannot win any election in Rivers State – Gov. Wike; INEC must release collated results of Rivers re-run polls – PDP Senate Caucus
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is not in a position to win any election in the state, adding that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is merely sponsoring violence to remain relevant politically. Governor Wike also said that with the proofs …
Read More »President Buhari goes to Washington DC for Nuclear Security Summit; Celebrates with Asiwaju Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja for Washington DC, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 to join President Barack Obama and about 60 other world leaders and heads of international organisations at the 4th Nuclear Security Summit which opens there on Thursday. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President …
Read More »(Photonews) Gov. Ugwuanyi visits Awgu; Celebrates with Senator Utazi at Mkpologwu
Condolence register and visitors at late Dr. Tunji Braithwaite’s house in Lagos, Monday
NLNG dispels allegations of ‘airborne disorder’ at Bonny community
Management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has refuted a report which claimed that some staff and residents of the community were seriously ‘sick and hospitalised’ as a result of ‘airborne disorder from dangerous gas related to routine maintenance work being undertaken at our facility in Bonny. In a …
Read More »NERC charges DISCos on efficient service delivery to customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on all electricity distribution companies to make efficient and effective service delivery to their customers their watch word. He said this would not only win the confidence of the customers for their service provider but also allow customers to benefit from the …
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