The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has restated that education is a very vital ingredient for nation-building, assuring that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to accord it the prominence it deserves. Senator Tinubu disclosed this at the flag-off of the distribution of exercise books to public primary school pupils and junior secondary school students across the Nation. The exercise which is under the Education Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) will give each state of the federation 50,000 exercise books while Kano and Lagos States will get 100,000 exercise books due to the…
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Abimbola Ogunnaike Amid economic hardship, Nigeria’s food inflation increased to 37.92 per cent in February, up from 35.41 per cent in January 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), disclosed this in its latest consumer price index and inflation report released on Friday, 15 March, 2024 The figure represents a 2.51 per cent month-on-month increase in food inflation. Nigeria’s food inflation increased to 37.92 per cent in February, up from 35.41 per cent in January 2024, amid economic hardship. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, disclosed this in its latest consumer price index and inflation report. The figure represents a…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs have intercepted a catche of arms and ammunition allegedly being smuggled into the country by some criminal gang. Among items intercepted are military camouflage and illicit drugs such as Colorado. The arms recovered include automatic single barrel rifles and pump action guns Though, details of the interception are still sketchy as at press time, sources said the arms were recovered during an inspection of consignments imported into the country. It is not clear as at press time if any arrest has been made. The interception is coming barely eight months…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Company Income Tax in Nigeria dropped by 35.40 per cent to N1.13 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from N1.75 trillion recorded in Q3. The National Bureau of Statistics made this disclosure in its CIT data for Q4, which was published on Thursday, 15 March, 2024 on its website. The report showed that local payments received were N533.93 billion, while foreign CIT payments contributed N596.10 billion in Q4 2023. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply recorded the highest growth rate with 79.65 per cent, followed by construction with 57.86 per cent.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The federal government earned a total of N2.33 trillion in revenue from Company Income Tax and Value Added Tax in the fourth quarter of 2023. The National Bureau of Statistics made this disclosure in its combined CIT and VAT data for Q4 2023, published on Thursday, 15 March, 2024 on its website. The figure represents a growth from the N2.024 trillion recorded in the third quarter of 2023. The report showed that CIT and VAT local payments stood at N1.163.93 trillion, and foreign payments hit N922.37 billion in the period under review. Manufacturing, Information and Communication, Finance…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The trio of Victoria John-Barile, Jennifer Osuji, and Ugochukwu Okere have been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by a Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for their involvement in the conspiracy, abduction, and trafficking of a one-year-and-ten-months-old child. However, the court acquitted Emmanuel Onyebuchi of all charges related to the conspiracy, abduction, and trafficking of the same child. In her judgment, Chief Magistrate Rita Oguguo emphasized that the prosecution successfully demonstrated that the convicted individuals conspired on April 14, 2020, in Umuojiohi community, Afara Clan, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, to abduct and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Edo State Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disclosed that it arrested at least 64 suspected human traffickers and rescued 100 victims in Edo and Delta states in 2023. The Zonal Commander, Bar. Nduka Nwawene, who disclosed this during the presentation of starter packs to three survivors of human trafficking in the zone, on Friday, 5 March, 2024, said the agency also arrested 64 traffickers within the period. “We have rescued over 100 survivors in Edo and Delta state in 2023 and also arrested 64 traffickers within the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep condolences to the people of Ibadan, Oyo State over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Recall that Balogun, who died on Thursday, March, 14, 2024 at the age of 81was on the throne for two years, having been presented the Staff of Office by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on March 11, 2022. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Friday, 15 March, 2024, said Olubadan was an exceptional king in the service of humanity. The…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigeria’s Super Falcons dropped two places in the first FIFA women’s rankings for 2024. The nine-time African champions dropped from 32nd to 34th position. Randy Waldrum’s tutored side, however, maintained the top position in Africa. The Super Falcons have only been in action twice this year perrenial rivals 1-0 in the reverse fixture. They will battle the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the final qualifying round for the 2024 Olympic Games next month. South Africa, which occupies second position on the continent moved up one place in the world rankings to 51st. Morocco is third on…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A suspected armed robber was burnt to death on Bazunu Street, entrance to Igbudu market, Warri, Delta State, on the night of Thursday, 14 March, 2024 by irate mob. It was gathered that the incident happened when a woman was robbed of her belongings on her way from the market around 9pm. The gang of three were said to have stormed the area in a commercial tricycle and stabbed the woman after dispossessing her of her belongings. However, her cry for help alerted passers-by, residents and other traders, who chased the robbers. One of them was caught…