Tax evasion: FIRS appoints Sterling Bank as recovery agent
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has appointed Sterling Bank Plc as a collecting agent to recover taxes from 2,933 defaulting companies. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the…
We maintain a neutral ground, endorse no candidate – US, EU
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, has denied that the US has endorsed a candidate or party for the general elections. Symington revealed this during a courtesy…
‘I Can’t Find Names Of Alleged Corrupt Contractors From Our Record’- Fashola Replies SERAP
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN has responded to the Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), saying that “the Ministry…
NHRC condemns El Rufai’s statement, asks him to retract it
The National Human Rights Commission( NHRC ) has condemned in strong terms the statement credited to the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai warning that foreigners who interfere with the…
#ThinkElectionThinkPeace: Media Practitioners, CSOs synergise to ensure violence-free 2019 elections in Nigeria!
Media practitioners in Nigeria have once again expressed their renewed commitments and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations toward ensuring peace and stability at the forthcoming 2019 General Election. This…
FG Launches Internal Security Alert System
TThe Federal Government has launched a national internal security and public safety alert system for Nigerians. Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), disclosed this during a press briefing…
Investors Lose Millions of Dollars as Cryptocurrency Founder Dies With Sole Password!
There are fears that Cryptocurrency holders may be unable to recover a combined sum of $145 million following the death of Gerald Cotten, the Chief Executive Officer of Digital-asset exchange…
CSOs, Nigerians Urge President Buhari to Sign Digital Rights Bill
The National Assembly, on February 5, transmitted the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. The Bill, which had been in Parliament since 2016, was…
‘Do-Not-Disturb’ SMS Feature has been suspended ahead of General Elections’ – NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the hugely popular do-not-disturb feature will be temporary suspended few days to the general elections. According to the Nigerian telecom industry regulator, the…
Ipas urges media practitioners to prioritise Women Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights advocacy in Nigeria
Ipas, an international Non-governmental organisation that has been working assiduously to protect, defend and promote the Women Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (WSRHR) and other related issues in Nigeria as well…