The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced recruitment for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC33/2024) aimed at enlisting qualified graduates and post-graduates for training as officers in various professional fields. According to the NAF, in a statement signed by Air Vice Marshal AH Bakari on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, interested applicants…
The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to launch a comprehensive investigation into the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit scheme, which was initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The decision follows the adoption of a motion of Urgent Public Importance brought forward by Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu during the plenary session…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has condemned the fuel pump price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, noting that a registered private company should not dictate fuel prices for Nigerians. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that the NNPC raised the retail price of petrol to N1,030 from N897 per…
The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved new rates for the issuance of national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, effective from 1st November 2024. The board recently announced the adjustment as part of efforts to enhance the quality and security features of these identification items, aligning with international best practices. According to the newly…
Last year, Finland announced opportunities for non-EU citizens to apply for visa sponsorship for work in 2024. The country’s growing economy and labour market present a number of options for individuals seeking employment. Last Stop Booking reports that companies in Finland are looking for skilled workers to fill specific roles, as many Finnish employers support…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday, October 9, informed marketers of its upward review of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) ex-depot prices. Its NNPCL Retail Limited sent a price list informing them that the ex-depot price at Calabar is N1,050 per litre. The National Oil Company said the depot price in Lagos…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, on Wednesday, upheld the ruling of the House of Representatives tribunal that sacked the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon. Simon Atigwe. The appellate court rather returned the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Hon Dennis Nnamdi Agbo who was declared winner in the February 25th 2023…
The socio-political group supporting the leading aspirant for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, OMO BAO Ladies, has congratulated Dr. Peju Esan on the occasion of her birthday today. In a statement signed by the group’s media office in Ibadan on Wednesday, they praised Dr. Peju Esan for her exceptional leadership in every aspect of her life,…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sacked his Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District), Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, over a N30m bribery allegation levelled against him. Ewenla dismissal was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, who said the governor has also ordered a probe into…
Hon. Dr Olufunke Adeniyi-Olajide Comforter, the member of Oyo state House of Assembly representing Ibadan North constituency 1 has celebrated Hon. Nwachukwu Julian (Arike-Ade) on occasion of his birthday. Hon. Comforter, who also doubled up as Chairman of Oyo house committee on women affairs described Hon. Nwachukwu as Amazon and delectable leader. She said, “Today…