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Anti-grazing law unrealistic, I can implement ranching with N114bn —El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2021

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described the anti-grazing laws being signed by some of his colleagues as unrealistic noting that while ranching was the ideal solution to the problem, it cannot be done overnight. El-Rufai also said Kaduna State would require at least N114 billion to

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Marwa advocates assets confiscation to dissuade drug barons in Africa

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2021

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has asked other Heads of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies in Africa to consider confiscating the assets of drug barons as a weakening factor against criminals in narcotic networks. The former Military Administrator of Lagos gave the charge […]

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Buhari nominates board members for EFCC, two other agencies

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm appointments of the Secretary and Board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); Chairman, Chief Executive and Executive Commissioners for the Upstream Regulatory Commission; and Chairman, Chief Executive and Executive Directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory

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African govts. must continue to engage its growing youth population through jobs, other opportunities, says Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2021

▪︎At launch of UN Global Compact Africa Strategy, VP urges private sector to scale up contribution to continent’s economic growth ▪︎UN to open new Global Compact Africa office in Abuja, 2022 In furtherance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), seeking to promote economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection, governments in Africa must ensure that

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Govt: We are not interested in naming, shaming terror sponsors

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2021

The Federal Government on Monday said it was “not interested in naming and shaming anybody” involved in the sponsorship of terrorists in the country. It said it was more interested in bringing such persons to justice. Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina stated this yesterday while featuring on Channels […]

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Customs to deploy drones at Seme border

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2021

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will soon deploy drones at Seme for effective patrol in checking smuggling activities in the border area. NCS Zone A Coordinator, Modupe Aremu, an Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of Customs, disclosed this on Monday during a working visit to Seme Border Area Command. According to her, border management surveillance […]