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Demolition: FG Gave Us Enough Notice, Say Beach Vendors

SOME food vendors and other selling souvenirs and umbrellas to beachgoers have commended the federal government for putting ”human face” to the demolition of property on the right-of-way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The vendors, low-income earners, spoke in separate…

Lagos, India To Boost Trade Partnership

THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Indian Industry  have signed an agreement to boost trade partnership. In a memorandum of understanding in Lagos on Tuesday, both parties observed that the agreement would enhance avenues for…

Senate Adjourns Plenary Until May 7

THE Senate has adjourned plenary until May 7 to allow for further refurbishment of its chamber. The Senate had resumed on Tuesday, after the Easter and Sallah breaks in the chamber, but was faced with some minor operational challenges, especially…

Reps Urge NERC To Suspend Hike In Electricity Tariff

THE House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the new tariff. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Nkemkanma Kama (LP-Ebonyi) at plenary on Tuesday. It…