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….As New Telegraph Set to Honour LIRS boss The executive chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair has attributed the success of the unprecedented tax revolution being witnessed in the state, where about 70 per cent of its income is internally generated, to the visionary …

Kaduna is agog with excitement as preparation for this year’s First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Emir of Zazzau African Patrons Cup and Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign gathers momentum. The African Patrons cup is an annual polo tournament which features Low, Medium and High goal teams from all around the …

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed • Warns CBN of consequences The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning , Zainab Ahmed, has dissociated herself from the Naira redesign policy fixed for December 15, 2022 by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Minister, who commented on …

President Buhari has urged the nation’s security establishment and citizens to continue being vigilant and careful with security, saying it is important to avoid panic. In a statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari urged citizens to remain calm in the wake of the recent changes in …

A technology enthusiast, Mrs Roseline Ilori, has reiterated the need for government at all levels as well as stakeholders in investing massively in technology; not just software development, but in robotics, artificial intelligence, bio-medicine, voice biometrics and a host of other technology spectra. Ilori, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bridge57 Solutions Limited, made the …

Elon Musk Billionaire businessman, Elon Musk, has taken full control of social media company, Twitter, following the completion of his $44 billion deal to acquire the company. The sealed deal brings an end to the long and bumpy journey between Musk and Twitter which started in April 2022 when he …

The Central Bank of Nigeria has explained why lower denomination bank notes were excluded from plans of redesigning, adding that it may only print one third of the currency currently in circulation. The CBN disclosed this on Friday reacting to the various controversies surrounding the cost of printing new notes. …

IGP Usman Alkali Baba The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of their safety amidst plan of an imminent attack. The IGP gave this assurance while speaking to Strategic Police Managers in charge of Commands and tactical formations within the …

Okonkwo Mr Kenneth Okonkwo, Nollywood actor and spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, says Mr. Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, is the only contender for the highest office in the land. Okonkwo who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, said the 2023 …

Osinbajo, Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has said he does not have anything against Yemi Osinbajo, the country’s Vice-President. The former Lagos State governor spoke on Monday when he addressed a group in Kano that worked for the presidential bid of Osinbajo. The decision …