VIDEO: How introduction of N50 charge on POS transaction threatens Financial Inclusion
The federal government recently mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria to strictly implement Merchant Service Charge, which would impose more charges on all POS transactions.
To this end, the...
Court dismisses Briton’s bail variation application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British national, James Nolan.
In his ruling on Monday, the judge, Okon Abang, said...
EFCC arraigns Boroh for N975m Amnesty fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abuja zonal office, on Thursday, arraigned the duo of Paul Boroh...
Why it’s difficult to enforce local content laws — Board Secretary
If the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) applies all the laws in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, oil production will stop and the petroleum...
Why Nigeria needs to pay more attention to environmental management
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says environmental health is a very important component of nation-building and needs to receive more attention in Nigeria.
WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Peter Clement, said...
Minister plans annual national youth awards
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said that the ministry will collaborate with the stakeholders for effective Nigerian youth development.
In his keynote address at the launch...
OML 11: Court orders Nigerian govt to renew Shell’s licence
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the federal government to renew the operating licence of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).
Justice Taiwo Taiwo, who delivered the judgment,...
We have improved health, education sectors
President Muhammadu Buhari, Friday in Abuja, said his administration will maintain focus on health and education but would require the support of well-to-do individuals in the country to achieve success...
