Day: September 15, 2021

Customs Raises Alarm Over Patronage of Smuggled Vehicles by Some MDAs

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday, told members of the House of Representatives that many escort vehicles used by ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) are from smugglers. This is according to Aliyu Saidu, NCS Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) in charge of ICT/modernization. He said, “Unfortunately today the big men in Nigeria, I didn’t say National…

Senate Receives Buhari’s Fresh Request to Borrow $4.054bn, €710m, $125m

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to consider and approve an external loan to fund projects captured under the 2018-2021 borrowing plan. The letter dated 24th August, 2021 was read during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Buhari in the letter explained that the projects listed in the 2018-2021…

FG, Ogun Begins Palliative Works on Sango-Ota-Idiroko, Lagos-Abeokuta Roads

The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in collaboration with the Ogun state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure have finalised plans to embark on palliative work on critical sections on Sango-Ota-Idiroko Road, starting from Sango under Bridge to Ojuore. The Chief Press Secretary to the state government, Kunle Somorin, said this in a statement on…

Lagos, Energy Firms Releases 20,000 free prepaid meters to Alimosho Residents

Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, on Tuesday signed a Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with Ikeja Electric and Sahara Power Group to increase power supply and provide uninterrupted power to residents of the State. The agreement between Lagos State Government and the energy firms signed will also include distribution of…