Northern Elders Forum Mourns Tofa

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, on Monday, expressed sadness over the death of Kano politician and former candidate of the National Republican Convention on June 12, 1993, presidential election, Bashir Tofa, describing him as “An indefatigable defender of North’s dignity and values.” The Forum in a condolence message issued by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy,…

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NIMASA Commences Digital Manifest Management Regime

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a total digital manifest management regime for all vessels across the nation’s ports. The Physical transactions concerning Sailing Certificates and cargo manifest processing are being phased out completely as stakeholders are encouraged to fully embrace the Agency’s initiative by visiting the NIMASA portal. According to…

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Supreme Council for Shari’ah Names Sheikh Hadiyatullah as its new President

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, SCSN has on Monday named Sheikh AbdurRashid Hadiyatullah, as its new President following the demise of Dr Ibrahim Datti Ahmad, the Council’s former President. Sheikh AbdurRashid before the new appointment was the Vice President I of the Council. The Council’s Secretary-General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad made the announcement on Monday…

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ACCI Urges SMSE Operators To Continue Advocating For Better Business Climate In Nigeria

Faced with difficult economic circumstances, the organized private sector have expressed concern about high taxation, which it expects could depress the economy this year. In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, advised Nigerians to view the problems of 2021 as a motivator for united…

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Mali: Extension of Transition: A 5-Year Timetable Submitted to ECOWAS

Following the National Conference of the refoundation which recommended the extension of the transition from 6 months to 5 years, the transition authorities of Mali submitted to ECOWAS a timetable for the elections. According to this timetable on which the heads of state of the regional organization must rule on January 9, the transition underway…

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