Daily Record

Cut telecom taxes to boost investments, operators tell FG

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association has urged the Federal Government to reduce telecom taxes to encourage investments and boost the country’s digital economy. The Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA, Angela Wamola, said Nigeria’s complex and burdensome tax regime is hindering the telecom sector’s ability to invest in …

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Lagos to establish drug manufacturing agency

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state has initiated a process to establish a drug manufacturing agency to promote access to quality drugs and consumables. Abayomi disclosed this at the opening of the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency …

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Nigerian Authorities Declare Emergency At Onne Port Over Arms Importation, Others

Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi confirmed that the government is implementing these measures to curb the frequent importation of dangerous cargo. Following the discovery of multiple illicit shipments, including arms and pharmaceuticals at the Onne Port in Rivers State, the Nigerian authorities have initiated strict emergency protocols. Comptroller-General of Customs …

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Tinubu champions Africa’s economic future in high-level Beijing talks

President Bola Tinubu emphasized Africa’s immense potential for investment, growth, and development, citing the continent’s vibrant population, productive economy, and abundant natural resources. He spoke during a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday in Beijing, China. Commending the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) for its role in …

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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR A RE-AWAKENING IN THE NIGERIAN NON-OIL EXPORT INDUSTRY AT THE 2024 ZENITH BANK INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR

Stakeholders unanimously called for concerted efforts towards adding value to non-oil export products by processing them into semi-finished and finished goods in order to unlock significant economic benefits for the nation. This clarion call was made at the 9th Edition of the Annual Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar themed “Nigerian …

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Man lands in prison for allegedly stealing law book

A Security Man, Ogbonna Okoro,50, has been arrested by the Police at the Lion Building division, Campbell Street, Lagos Island and charged before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a parcel of Criminal Law Book valued at N100,000 belonging to his employer, Barrister M.U Adeshina. Police alleged that the …

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