Super Eagles Drop Eight Places In Latest FIFA World Ranking
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place drop. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now stands at 1482.23. Among African teams, […]
Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Tax Reform Bills, a set of four legislative proposals, which among other things, seek to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) distributable to states to 55 percent while reducing the Federal Government’s share to 10 percent. The new legislative regimes also proposed zero VAT on exports and […]
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins After Year of Conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting. It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred agains Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami […]
President Tinubu Urges More Investments In Food Security, Solid Minerals, Energy And Education
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée today. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential […]
Ondo Governor-elect presents certificate of return to President Tinubu, seeks opposition support
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on the opposition to work and “join hands with the winning party” to govern the state. Addressing State House Correspondents on Tuesday, after him and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, presented their certificates of return from the just concluded November 16th Governorship polls to President Bola Tinubu at the […]
National Assembly Questions FG’s Loan Request
The National Assembly, on Monday, questioned President Bola Tinubu’s request for loan requests as some revenue-generating agencies of the Federal Government disclosed that they had already surpassed their budgetary revenue target for 2024. Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, said the Federal Government generated N1.5tn in education tax, a substantial amount above […]
Speaker, Other Lawmakers March Against All Forms of Violence Against Women
In a bid to end all forms of violence against women in Nigeria, the House of Representatives today marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. Speaking at the event, Speaker Abbas noted that women die from violence every ten minutes, across the world and promised that the National Assembly, particularly […]
Rivers United Yesterday Reclaimed Top Spot In The NPFL
Rivers United yesterday reclaimed top spot in the Nigerian Football Premier League, following a 1-0 win over Abia Warriors. Ndifreke Effiong scored the winning goal two minutes before the hour mark. Rivers United now top the standings with 25 points from 13 games. At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United defeated Remo Stars 2-0. Azeez Falolu and Boslam Dawi scored both goals for the Ikon Allah Boys. In Ibadan, Anthony Okachi scored the decisive goal as Shooting Stars edged Bayelsa United 1-0. And Former champions Plateau United claimed a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United in Jos. Meanwhile, Enyimba International FC game versus Sunshine Stars FC was postponed due to Enyimba’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/federal-government-assures-nigerians-of-low-sulphur-fuels-and-cng/
Federal Government Assures Nigerians of Low Sulphur Fuels and CNG
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while inaugurating the Inter-Agency Committee on Fuels, charged with promoting the use of low Sulphur Fuels and CNG in the country. Lawal explained that the use of cleaner fuels would significantly reduce air pollution and human health challenges caused by high sulphur in petroleum products. He stated that high sulphur fuels had been linked to rising cases of asthma attacks, acute bronchitis, chronic obstructive lung diseases and many other ailments. According to the Minister, Nigeria Industrial Standards for Sulphur concentration in Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene had been reviewed, which was made possible by the ministry’s mandate and support from the critical stakeholders. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/nigeria-brazil-sign-mou-to-boost-agribusiness-in-774-local-government-areas/
