The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has called on the Federal Government to remove the 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel, to avert the disruption in the distribution and supply of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol. Diesel is the product for fueling about 90%…
The leader of the east Libyan government, which is not recognised internationally, said deaths exceeded 2,000 and thousands were missing. Jalel Harchaoui, a Libya specialist, told newsmen the death toll could reach as many as “several thousand” people. Storm Daniel made landfall on Sunday, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Seven Libyan…
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has raised the alarm over the consequences of brain drain in the nation’s health institutions, saying some departments in the teaching hospitals are shutting down due to the high rate of brain drain (Japa). Newly-elected President of the association, Prof. Muhammad Muhammad who disclosed this while briefing…
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is yet to begin production after the August commencement date, earlier announced by the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. While delivering his speech at the official commissioning of the refinery by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May, he said, “Your excellencies, distinguished guests, our first product will be…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
VIEWPOINT IS ON STEMMING THE RISING TIDE OF COUPS IN AFRICA. IT IS WRITTEN BY DAPO FALADE, THE PUBLISHER OF NEWSCOVEN.NG There have been increasing incursions of men in khakis into the body politic of some countries in the continent, reminiscent of the 1960s and up to the early 90s, when military coups were the…
Oyo State Government has said it remained committed to winning the war against insecurity in Oke-Ogun Zone. Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal said this on Thursday, during a Stakeholders meeting ahead of the 2024 fiscal year, held at Kisi for all the local governments in Oke-Ogun Zone II. The Deputy Governor added that…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo state government has resuscitated the payment of gratuities for retirees in the state, which has been stopped since last year September. State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi made this known while receiving the Executive of Nigeria union of Pensioners, Oyo state council and symbolic presentation of cheques…
At least 26 people died in Nigeria’s northern Niger state after a wooden boat they were travelling in capsized in a dam on Sunday. The vessel was carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children, who live in communities between Jebba and Kainji dam in Mokwa area of the state, before it hit a reservoir….
Scientists at the University of California San Francisco have developed a bioreactor device that uses human kidney cells cultured in the laboratory and mimics some of the key functions of a kidney. The device, according to the scientists, could one day free people from needing dialysis or having to take harsh drugs to suppress their…