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Tanker drivers begin strike over extortion in Lagos
Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTDs) in Lagos State have embarked on industrial action over alleged extortion, harassment by security agents, and area boys across the state.
They explained that their services were withdrawn in line with the…
Uber records $1.8bn loss in 2020 Q2 amid coronavirus rise
Ride-sharing giant, Uber Technologies Inc, has recorded a loss of $1.8 billion in the second quarter of 2020, after mobility gross bookings declined 73 percent in year-on-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aside from the pandemic, Uber…
Ashafa assures Nigerians affordable housing, kicks new office ground running
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Senator Gbenga Ashafa, has assured Nigerians that efforts would be made to reduce the country's housing deficit.
Ashafa said that the housing sector has…
UAE refutes denying visa issuance to Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has refuted claims that the country has placed a permanent travel restrictions on Nigerian visitors, saying it was not denying issuance of visa to citizens of African most populous country as being speculated.…
Nigeria records 2.8MW increase in electricity generation
As part of its commitment to making Nigeria better in the area of electricity distribution, the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has disclosed that the country's electricity generation increased to 5377.8 mega watt.
He explained that the…
Nigeria records 43% drop in pipeline vandalism
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has disclosed that it recorded 43 per cent drop in cases of vandalism and damage of its oil pipeline infrastructure by suspected oil thieves across the country in May, 2020.
It explained…
JUST IN: Lagos Govt. returns to pre-2018 land use charge, waives penalties
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state would be returning to its pre-2018 land use charge as well as waived penalties for charges from 2017, 2018, and 2019 for defaulters across the state.
It explained that that…
Kano Agro body to construct 200 local milk production, collection centers
A kano State based agriculture body, Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project, has disclosed that plans are being concluded to construct 200 collection centers for local milk production across the state in boosting local productions and…
Lagos Govt. takes six boats down for contravening safety measures
In a bid to end the spate of boat mishap in Lagos, the State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has impounded no fewer than six boats for flouting safety regulations on the waterways.
LASWA said that the impounded boats were discovered …
FIRS alleges stamp duty funds diversion, clears air on responsibilities
The face-off between Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) over collection of stamp duty has intensified with the tax agency alleging that NIPOST diverted funds received for the purpose.
FIRS also…