[ad_1] By Godfrey AKON The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says Nigeria’s Tax-to-GDP ratio which, in the last 12 years, hovered between 5 per cent to 6 per cent rose to 10.86 per cent by the end of 2021. The ratio which was conveyed in a letter to FIRS by the Statistician-General of the Federation,…
ExxonMobil is set to inject $10 billion into Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, underscoring its renewed focus on offshore activities following its exit from the onshore oil environment in the Niger Delta. This investment comes at a time when international oil companies (IOCs) are shifting their attention to deep-water prospects, seeking to maximize returns in a…
The security situation in Nigeria has become increasingly precarious, threatening the very fabric of society. Despite efforts from successive governments, the country remains embroiled in various conflicts, from terrorist insurgencies to inter-communal clashes. This feature examines the current state of insecurity in Nigeria, the efforts made to address it, and the progress—or lack thereof—under recent…
[ad_1] Stakeholders in the agriculture and health sector have called for an effective regulatory, institutional and policy framework that will address the gaps in food and feed safety systems for the… The post Stakeholders seek regulatory policy to close food safety gaps appeared first on The Nation Newspaper. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] By The EastAfrican “I want to be remembered as the health journalist who also battled a health condition but did not let that condition weigh her down.” As she uttered those words in an October 2021 interview, Nation Media Group award-winning journalist Elizabeth Merab was bubbly. Jovial. Radiant in a yellow dress. The condition she was…
[ad_1] From Sola Ojo, Kaduna A non-governmental organisation called Lacey Health Initiative with support from Access Bank have trained 28 young girls in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State as Gender Based Violence (SGBV) advocates and champion. In Kaduna State, there are laws and policies such as the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP)…
[ad_1] Hong Kong has revoked the visa of He Jiankui, a controversial Chinese scientist who edited the gene of babies. The Chinese scientist’s visa was revoked for giving false information, the Hong Kong authorities said on Tuesday. Immigration officials in Hong Kong believed that Mr Jiankui, who sparked international controversy and ethical debate in 2018…
[ad_1] Universal Insurance PLC has said it paid N471,500 million as claims to Next Cash and Carry, a supermarket in Abuja which got burnt in 2021. The insurer said it has remained steadfast to the issue of prompt claims payment to policyholders. The company said a total of N1.2 billion was paid as claims to…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has on Monday reduced bail for protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations to N5 million each. Africa Health Reporter, AHR reported earlier that bail conditions were set at N10 million with requirements for substantial property in Abuja. The decision preceeded by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Court comes…
[ad_1] A career in the global arts industry was their dream, and these three professionals made the conscious decision to achieve this aspiration while living a life filled with purpose here in Adelaide. New Yorker Justyna Jochym first visited Adelaide in 2017 on a junket with the Krakow Festival Office. By day three of her visit…
