Tag: 2024
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Delta IGR hits N157bn in 2024
The Chairman of the Delta Internal Revenue Service, Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, has urged revenue generating MDAs to consolidate on the success of 2024 in which the state’s IGR hit N157billion as against the N110billion target. The chairman represented by the Executive Director (Operations) of the
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Nigeria records decrease in kidnapping cases in 2024 – Counter-terrorism centre
Nigeria recorded 16.3 per cent decrease in kidnapping for ransom incidents in 2024. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA) made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-kidnap Fusion Cell, on Thursday in Abuja.
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Nigeria Customs exceeds 2024 revenue target by 20.2%
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has exceeded its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.1 trillion by 20.2 per cent. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Power generation increased by 30% in 2024 – Minister
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex.
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Top African teams gear up for Women’s AFCON 2024 draw
Super Falcons of Nigeria group opponents will emerge on Nov.22, when the draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 comes up in Morocco. Continental football governing body CAF explained that the draw will hold at the Mohammed VI
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Tinubu approves commencement of 2024 national honours award
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 National Honours Award to Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have contributed to the development of the country. Mr Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made this known at a meeting
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Poland submits bid to host 2040 Olympics
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Poland will officially bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2040 or 2044. This decision is dedicated to the younger generation, with the aim of bringing the prestigious event to Poland for the first time. While President Andrzej Duda had previously expressed interest in hosting the…
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Coal City 2024: Plateau athletes dominate half marathon in Enugu
Francis James of Plateau emerged winner of the maiden edition of Zenith Bank Coal City Half Marathon on Saturday in Enugu. James returned in a time of 1:12mins: 2 secs. to win the N1 million prize money.
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Ondo 2024: APC vows to conduct free, fair, credible primary elections
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Ondo state chapter has vowed to conduct free fair and credible primary elections in the state. The APC has said that President Bola Tinubu will be pleased with whoever emerges as the candidate of the party on April 20.
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BREAKING: Senate passes Student Loan bill 2024
The Senate has passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The senate’s resolution followed its consideration of the report of the senate committee