Rep. Donatus Mathew (LP – Kaduna), representing Kaura Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has distributed about 50 motorcycles to constituents as part of his economic empowerment programmes. Mathews disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. He explained that the measure was to enable the beneficiaries […]
Day: October 15, 2024
FCT-IRS partners NFIU to enhance tax compliance, revenue generation
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has solicited a robust partnership with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), to enhance tax compliance and boost revenue collection in the FCT. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Michael Ango sought the partnership when he visited the Chief Executive Officer of NFIU, Hajiya Hafsat […]
World Bank approves $500m COVID-19 grant for Nigeria
The World Bank has announced a 500-million-dollar grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be utilised through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was launched in 2021 to aid poor and […]
NDIC and the task of protecting Nigerians’ banking interests
It was Eric Hoffer, an American moral and social philosopher who observed that disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy, the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation. The Hoffer quote captures the disposition of many bank customers who at one time were victims of failed banks in Nigeria. Analysts say […]
FG to launch ‘DuduPlugs’ for Nigeria’s culture
The Federal Government is set to launch a digital repository of Nigeria’s cultural practices and traditions known as ‘DuduPlugs’. ‘DuduPlugs is a cutting edge global digital platform developed by ACITeksystem, a Nigerian-American company, in collaboration with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO). Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary/CEO of NICO, at the pre-launch on Tuesday […]