N1bn petrol, other smuggled goods seized in May – Customs
The unit, in a statement on Monday, said the contrabands were intercepted at different times and locations within border corridors of the South-West Zone. He said others were seized for contravening policy directives as in the case of foreign parboiled rice. Ejibunu said, “Detentions and seizures recorded within the period under review amounted to 79 seizures, with a total duty paid value of N1bn. “These contrabands were intercepted at different times and locations within border corridors of the South-West Zone. “It is very worrisome that a total of 9,857 parcels of cannabis sativa were seized in a single swoop.
Source:Punch
June 06, 2023 02:25 UTC
Youths Committee plans security, economic summit to woo investors in Taraba
A 21-member Taraba Youths Summit Committee set up by Governor Kefas Agbu to coordinate youths’ empowerment and social-economic development of the Taraba state on Monday announced plans to host the first Taraba Youths, economic and security summit to woo investors to the state. Bako said, “We are changing the narrative and the mentality of our youths who believe that one must work with the government. We want to give our youths technological skills in line with the global trend. “In the economic sector, the summit will bring in investors both local and foreign to explore the potential of the state and empower our communities with economic activities. “You know that without security, we can not achieve our plans for the state, so, the security summit will bring in stakeholders from across the state to chart a way forward towards ensuring the security of lives and property,” he said.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 06, 2023 01:30 UTC
How to maintain the body’s internal clock to ensure quality sleep
A faulty internal clock with a disturbed sleep-wake 24-hour cycle can give rise to serious sleep problems with shallower, fragmented, and lower-quality sleep. While it is impossible to fully control the internal 24-hour cycle clock, there are healthy sleep tips for better 24-hour sleep-wake cycles. Are you looking for ways to maintain quality sleep for general well-being and healthy living? Remember, a doctor is an appropriate person to offer relevant advice for the maintenance of quality sleep and solution to sleep difficulties. Vitafoam Nigeria Plc is the first foam manufacturing company in Nigeria to partner with a sleep expert to educate Nigerians on quality sleep for healthy living.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
June 06, 2023 00:43 UTC
Five most talked about moments of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s career
Swedish footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimović announced his retirement from football on Sunday after AC Milan’s final match of the Serie A season. Ibrahimović is one of the players recognised and known for powerful long-range shots, acrobatic strikes, ball control and volleys. However, the player, yesterday, while announcing his retirement from football said he is saying “goodbye to football, not just to you,” referring to the fans. His savage moments, including insulting Pep Guardiola, calling out Marco Materazzi, and scoring spectacular goals, have made him one of the most entertaining and controversial players in football history. Confronting Pep GuardiolaThe player had once disclosed he had a contentious relationship with Spanish football manager, Pep Guardiola when they were both at Barcelona.
Source:Punch
June 06, 2023 00:33 UTC
Transcorp Hotels hosts tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day
<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 22:02 UTC
Transcorp Hotels hosts tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day
<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 22:02 UTC
Transcorp Hotels hosts tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day
<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 22:02 UTC
Transcorp Hotels hosts tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day
<a title="Transcorp Hotels Plc” href=”https://nnn.ng/transcorp-hotels-shareholders-endorse-n9-9bn-rights-issue/”>Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transcorp Group, recently hosted a tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The annual World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness and encourage global action towards environmental protection. The tree planting exercise is part of Transcorp Hotels’ efforts to achieve its sustainability goals while delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Tony Elumelu encouraged everyone to engage in tree planting and adopt environmentally friendly practices to safeguard and preserve the planet. The ceremony is an example of Transcorp Hotels commitment to creating a sustainable future by positively impacting their communities, environment, and planet.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 22:02 UTC
BREAKING: JOHESU suspends strike for 21 days after meeting Tinubu
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have suspended its indefinite strike for 21 days. The suspension was announced after the leadership of the unions held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The Acting National Secretary, Matthew Ajirotu, in a text message sent to our correspondent, said the president promised to approve their demands. He said, “JOHESU has just suspended its strike with a caveat to review it after 21 days. “We met President Tinubu today at a 1-hour parley and he promised to give approval to the demands after further consultations with appropriate quarters in government.”Details later…
Source:Punch
June 05, 2023 20:15 UTC
Prince Harry to make history with UK court testimony
Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for more than a century when he testifies this week against a tabloid newspaper publisher. Harry, 38, is expected to take the witness stand at London’s High Court in a trial considering unlawful information-gathering claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The MGN trial, which is expected to last up to seven weeks, kicked off last month, days after Charles’s May 6 coronation which Harry attended. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made written submissions in that case but did not give in-person evidence, sitting near the back of the court during several days of proceedings. He has also challenged the UK government in court over his security arrangements when he is back from the United States.
Source:Punch
June 05, 2023 16:47 UTC
Dangote refinery, industrialisation and lessons for Africans | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Nigeria NLC rejects new pump price by NNPCL 4 days ago Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the new pump price of petrol fixed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC). The Federal Government and members of the organised Labour, comprising the Trade Union Congress and Nigeria Labour Congress have on Wednesday opened discussions on the issue of subsidy removal. The meeting which held at… FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegram
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 16:29 UTC
Fuel importation: Marketers demand equal access to forex
Ex-depot price is the price marketers buy products at the depot and it determines the price at which they sell to motorists at filling stations. NNPCL’s ex-depot price is not realistic for other marketers, because they (NNPCL) source their dollar cheaper, which is at the N461/$ CBN rate. Fixing petrol pricesAs oil marketers made their demand to start PMS imports, the NMDPRA explained that it would no longer fix prices or release templates for petrol. The Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, explained in a statement that under the liberalised market, market forces were allowed to dictate prices. By the time the NNPC refineries and other modular refineries across the country come on stream, Nigeria will be a net exporter of petroleum products.”
Source:Punch
June 05, 2023 14:51 UTC
Makinde explains reasons behind Auxiliary’s sacking
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained what prompted the sacking of the former Chairman, Park Management System in the state, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, aka Auxiliary, noting that he sacked him because there can’t be two governments in a state. He stated this during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan to commemorate his re-election. While speaking at the thanksgiving service, Makinde assured the people that the government would reform the PMS to ensure those fomenting troubles were engaged, Vanguard reports. The governor said, “Before the last election, it wasn’t as if there are no thugs but we called them and told them the new Oyo State we want. We don’t want them to fight themselves, we don’t want fights in our garages every time.”“We told them, don’t fight anybody.
Source:Punch
June 05, 2023 14:27 UTC
Buhler Introduces Latest Technologies to Revolutionize Nigerian Food Commodity Market
Buhler, a world-leading company in grains and food processing solutions, has announced the The News of the latest technologies to revolutionize the Nigerian food commodity market. The move is aimed at strengthening food security, nutrition and export capabilities while providing affordable options for Nigerian people. Ali Hmayed, Head of Buhler’s Grain Processing Innovation Centre, explained the company’s commitment to quality grain production and investment in a grain processing center and innovation center in Kano. Buhler allocates at least five percent of its turnover to drive innovation and promote food security and ensure food safety. Introducing new technologies to revolutionize the Nigerian food commodity market will strengthen food security, boost exports, and provide affordable, nutritious food options to Nigerian people.
Source:The Guardian
June 05, 2023 11:44 UTC
Five things you need to know about fuel subsidy removal
The President, Bola Tinubu, on 29th May, during his inaugural speech announced the removal of the fuel subsidy. With the removal of the fuel subsidy, here are five things to know about the NNPCL and the fuel market. The NNPCL will no longer be the sole importer of fuel into the country. The NNPCL will no longer fix the price of fuel in the market. The cost of fuel in the market will be determined by market forces5.
Source:Punch
June 05, 2023 06:50 UTC