Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc is now official, effective from January 29th. This decision comes following the ECOWAS authority’s resolution, emphasizing regional solidarity and the interests of the people, according to the commission’s spokesperson, Joel Ahofodji. According […]
Day: January 29, 2025
Border Dispute: UN Lauds Nigeria, Cameroon for Implementing ICJ’s Ruling
Maiduguri: The UN has commended the Republics of Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitments toward implementing the International Court of Justice (ICJ’s) ruling on their border dispute. Leonardo Simo, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, said this while speaking at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum on Wednesday in Maiduguri. […]
Vandalism: NAN MD Charges NSCDC on Intelligence Gathering
Abuja: Ali Muhammad Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has charged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command to improve on its intelligence gathering in the territory. Ali made this call during a visit by the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, to his office on Wednesday. According to […]
Coordinator Calls for Four-Year National Action Plan for Open Government Partnership
Abuja: The National Coordinator of Open Government Partnership (OGP), Dr. Gloria Ahmed, has advocated for a four-year National Action Plan (NAP) to enhance the effectiveness of the organisation. Ahmed made this proposal at the NAP III Valedictory Thematic Working Group (TWG) meeting in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, OGP is a global initiative […]
FCT Internal Revenue Service Collaborates with EFCC to Boost Tax Compliance
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enhance tax compliance in the territory. The acting Executive Chairman of the Service, Mr. Michael Ango, proposed the partnership during a visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja. […]