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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 …

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 …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced guidelines for its 2024 recruitment exercise for both Trades and Non-Trades men and women. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, the recruitment exercise, which began on Wednesday, August 21, …

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 …

A Peoples Democratic Party Chairmanship hopeful, Terhile Utaan, on Wednesday, said that dragging the former national chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, to court was a great sacrifice to save the party. Speaking to journalists after he consulted with leaders of PDP from the Tiv ethnic group under the …

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 …

Gates said the low tax collection poses a challenge to adequately financing critical sectors such as health and education. American business magnate and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has claimed tax collection in Nigeria is low. Gates made this known on Tuesday during his speech at a Pan-African youth dialogue …

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has enumerated how the increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol will affect Nigerians and ultimately, the productive sector of the economy. MAN gave the analysis in a statement signed by its Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir in reaction to the …

Residents of Ogun have been lamenting increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, saying it will further compound the economic hardship in the country. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on some fuel stations within the Abeokuta metropolis revealed that PMS …

Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for its workers for the next three months. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. On Feb. 28, the governor directed that the workers would work remotely on …