Economy

Tinubu Moves to Centralize Revenue Collection, Bars Customs, NPA, Others

President Bola Tinubu is considering barring revenue-generating agencies from collecting government revenues directly, proposing the creation of a single agency, the Nigeria Revenue Service, to handle this responsibility. This move comes as part of a broader tax reform initiative aimed at improving revenue collection efficiency. These reforms will remove revenue collection duties from agencies like […]

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BREAKING: NIMASA, NPA Fees Can Now Be Paid in Naira – FG

The Nigerian federal government has proposed that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) begin collecting all charges, fees, fines, and other payments in Naira rather than foreign currencies. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this announcement during a briefing at the […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Bello Koko Struggles To Retain Position As MD Nigerian Ports Authority

In an exclusive revelation, it has come to light that Mohammed Bello Koko is actively engaged in lobbying to maintain his position as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). This development signifies a keen interest from Koko to continue overseeing the critical operations of this essential governmental organization. While no official confirmation […]

Politics

BREAKING: Tinubu Considers Appointing Senator Marafa As Managing Director NPA

President Tinubu considering the appointment of Senator Kabiru Garab Marafa as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Senator Marafa has emerged as a distinguished and influential political figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, and his significant contributions were instrumental in ensuring President Tinubu’s successful election to the highest […]

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My Biggest ‘Crime’ As NPA Boss Was Failure To Give Amaechi Birthday Gift – Hadiza Bala

The immediate former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has revealed that former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, ensured she was removed from the position because she did not give him a birthday gift. Usman, who made the revelation in her new book released on Tuesday, titled “Stepping on Toes: […]

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Sacked NPA MD, Hadiza Bala Usman Returns To Looking For Chibok Girls

For want of something better to keep herself busy, the sacked managing director of the Nigeria Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala-Usman, has returned to activism. During the commemoration of the eight years anniversary of the abduction of more than 200 pupils of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State, Hadiza lamented the worsening insecurity in […]