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Poultry Association begs FG to grant waiver on grains, soybeans

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2021

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to waive tariffs for maize, soybeans, wheat and other items to ensure accessibility and affordability by farmers and the general populace. The PAN President, Mr Ezekiel Mam, who made the appeal in an interview

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Govt suspends applications for building of gas plants in Delta

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2021

Following the gas explosion that happened in Agbor,  headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, the State Government has announced suspension of applications for the spatial location and building of petrol/gas stations, liquefied petroleum/gas plants and other associated businesses in the State. This was contained in a statement signed and

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Cryptocurrency: Senate invites CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

Daily Dispatch February 11, 2021

The Senate has invited the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele to brief its committees on the opportunities and threats of cryptocurrency on the nation’s economy. The decision of the Senate to invite the CBN governor is sequel to a motion by a Federal Lawmaker Senator Istifanus Gyang during plenary on Thursday, […]

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Polaris Bank rewards first millionaire, others in ‘Save & Win’ promo

Daily Dispatch February 10, 2021

Mr Lucky Okunzuwa, a customer with the Polaris Bank, Akpakpava branch, Benin, Edo State, has emerged as the first millionaire at the maiden draw of the bank’s ongoing nationwide Save & Win promo. The bank in a statement on Tuesday said Okunzuwa emerged alongside 60 lucky customers drawn across the six geopolitical zones, winning N100,000 […]

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FIRS Tasks States Revenue Boards On Technology

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2021

*It will increase revenue and reduce corruption practices The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged states board of internal revenue service to leverage the use of technology to boost tax collection across the country. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr Muhammad Nami, gave the advice at the 46th meeting of the Joint Tax Board […]

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Sirika urges aviation stakholders to devise means of adapting to COVID-19 pandemic

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2021

Minister of aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID-19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. The he said has become necessary as the sector cannot afford to take back seat nor derail […]