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Recession: Customs removes ban on importation of rice, import duty As the recession bites harder, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Customs Service, Wale Adeniyi, has revealed that the Comptroller-General of the body, Colonel Hameed Ali (rtd), has removed the ban on importation of rice. He also stated in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the import …

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‎ Niger State-born Adamu Erena emerges as African Regional VP Squash Federation …Calls on Nigerians to support Govt in sports development Olabode Adaramola Alhaji Adamu Erena, The President, Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) Alhaji Adamu Erena, has emerged the regional Vice President, Africa Squash Federation (North). Adamu Erena, a businessman who doubles as the Chairman, Niger State chapter of Independent Marketers …

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Sukuk Issuance Gets Major Boost …guidelines for granting liquid assets approved The Sukuk Inssuance, the non-interest equivalent of bonds has recieved the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval “Guidelines for Granting Liquid Asset Status to Sukuk Instruments Issued by State Governments”. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who brought this information to the capital market community yesterday, said this will …

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  Family members, friends and colleagues of the late founder of media NGO, Journalists Against AIDS (JAIDS) Nigeria, have gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the demise of the man who stood strong for HIV/AIDS issues in Nigeria and on the continent. The memorial held at the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos, was a time for participants to …

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Heritage Bank Promotes Customer’s Businesses during Service Week As part of its desire to partner and create wealth for its individual customers, Heritage Bank penultimate week, took advantage of the occasion of the customers’ service/appreciation week to organise a business fair that showcases and celebrates the business activities of their various customers. The fair which took place in Lagos, saw …

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  Boats Mishaps Claim 13 Lives in Niger Olabode Adaramola, Minna Tragedy struck in Niger State on Tuesday as eleven people died in boat mishap at  Magama local government of the state. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the fateful Tuesday near an abandoned Dam project being constructed by EEC Construction Company on behalf of …

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CBN Reels-Out Guidelines for Granting Liquid Asset Status to Sukuk The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reeled-out the guidelines for granting liquid asset status to Sukuk Instruments issued by state governments. The apex bank on Friday stated in the document listed on its website that the move was to enhance the diversification of sources of funding for development at …

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FG Drops Forgery Charges Against Saraki, Ekweremadu The Federal Government has filed a motion to drop the charge of criminal conspiracy and forgery of senate standing order against Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. This was applied for by a litigation officer from the Federal Ministry of Justice, Odubu Loveme, who filed an affidavit in support of …

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Akinwummi Ambode, Lagos State Gov. Igbonla Kidnapp: Lagos Deputy Gov Visit School, Say Govt on Top of Situation …Rescue Of Victims Will Be The Shortest, CP Assures Olabode Adaramola, Lagos ‎ Following the kidnap of four students and two Teacers at Igbonla Senior and Junior Model College,a suburb of Epe Local Government of Lagos state at about 8am on Thursday, …

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