Visa ban: Restriction on perpetrators of electoral violence is the UK’s visa policy – Envoy
The United Kingdom (UK) says the issue of visa restriction on perpetrators of electoral violence was the UK’s visa policy. Ms Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, made this remark…
Magu: My not appearing before Salami Panel purely constitutional– Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN) has disclosed that his non-appearance at Justice Ayo Salami Panel of Inquiry probing the suspended Chairman of…
At Least 16 Persons Critically Injured, 23 Buildings, 15 Vehicles destroyed in Lagos Gas Tanker Explosion – LASEMA
At least 16 persons were critically injured and scores of building and cars destroyed in the gas tanker explosion on Thursday in the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos. This was confirmed…
BUHARI AT UN FORUM: CURRENT INTERNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR ASSET RECOVERY, NOT STRONG ENOUGH
There is a compelling need to strengthen international cooperation in the global effort to curtail the menace of Illicit financial flows as current international mechanisms are not strong enough to…
Dell Technologies boss, Travers, lauds TD Africa’s Tech Experience Centre
Nicholas Travers, Director, Central and West Africa, Dell Technologies, has expressed delight over the expected launch of the Tech Experience Centre, an ambitious technology project that will bridge the gap…
Ex-Thai minister sentenced 50 years for housing contract fraud
A former Thai cabinet member was sentenced on Thursday to 50 years imprisonment for abusing power in relation to the handling of a government housing project more than a decade…
Free Trade Zone scheme is Presidential initiative, free tax guaranteed – NEPZA
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), says the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) scheme in the country is a presidential initiative aimed at propelling economic growth through local production. Prof….
Extortion: Police Inspector faces orderly-room-trial, risks dismissal
The Commissioner of Police in charge of Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, has directed an orderly–room trial for Insp. Joseph Dike over alleged extortion.Orderly-room, is a room in the barracks…
Advertisers reach agreement with social media on steps to curb harmful content
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have agreed with big advertisers on first steps to curb harmful content online, following boycotts of social media platforms that advertisers had accused of tolerating hate…