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Missing presidential approval document delaying N36bn entitlement payment — Ex-Nigeria Airways workers
By Nnasom David A four-man delegation of concerned elders representing former Nigeria Airways workers has revealed that the delay in releasing the approved N36 billion final tranche of their entitlements is linked to the inability of relevant authorities to locate the required presidential approval document. The delegation disclosed this following a fact-finding visit to Abuja [] The post Missing presidential approval document delaying N36bn entitlement payment — Ex-Nigeria Airways workers appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Investing.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June
Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Senate approves Customs 2026 budget, backs N11.074trn revenue target
The Senate on Wednesday approved the 2026 budget proposal of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), endorsing a revenue target of N11.074 trillion and a total expenditure of N1.295 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, chaired by Sen. Isah Jibrin The post Senate approves Customs 2026 budget, backs N11.074trn revenue target appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals
Also contributing, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North) described the bill as timely, saying digital healthcare would expand access to medical services and reduce the burden of distance on patients. The post Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals appeared first on Vanguard News.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
President Tinubu’s Confidence in Customs Leadership a Pathway to Achieving Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which will expire in February 2027, has attracted considerable attention among stakeholders in the nation’s trade and maritime sectors, with many describing it as a testament to the administration’s [] The post President Tinubu’s Confidence in Customs Leadership a Pathway to Achieving Nigeria’s 1 Trillion Economy appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Capital Ethiopia
· Jun 22, 2026
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
FG moves to make 112 Nigeria’s single emergency number
The Federal Government has announced plans to work with state governors and emergency response organisations to complete arrangements for the nationwide implementation of 112 as Nigeria’s unified emergency telephone number. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), [] FG moves to make 112 Nigeria’s single emergency number
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Related coverage for "Missing presidential approval document delaying N36bn entitlement payment — Ex-Nigeria Airways workers": Investing.com — Form 144 Bank of America For: 22 June. Dateline Nigeria — Senate approves Customs 2026 budget, backs N11.074trn revenue target. Vanguard News — Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals. Voice of Nigeria — President Tinubu’s Confidence in Customs Leadership a Pathway to Achieving Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy. Capital Ethiopia — Tender Notice. Daily Post Nigeria — FG moves to make 112 Nigeria’s single emergency number