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SON seeks policy to repatriate substandard goods

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged the federal government to consider a policy aimed at returning substandard goods to countries of origin to boost consumers’ confidence and strengthen international trade. Mallam Farouk Salim, SON’s Director-General, said, at an…

FG to bring back Saudi deportees soon, says PTF

The Federal Government has opened diplomatic channels on the plight of Nigerians awaiting deportation from Saudi Arabia. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha said this at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing on Monday…

EFCC nabs 11 men for internet fraud in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo 11 suspected internet fraudsters were on Friday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in  Osogbo. It was gathered that the operatives of the commission had arrived the town from Ibadan zonal office on Thursday…

PTF supervises response to COVID-19 in Edo

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is on a five-day official visit to Edo to supervise the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Ehimario Igumbor, Lead, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Profile, stated while addressing journalists…

Enugu Govt. reiterates commitment against child abuse

Princess Peace Nnaji, the Enugu State Commissioner for Gender Affairs and Social Development, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to the fight against child abuse in the state. Nnaji gave the assurance in Enugu on Monday when she visited 10-year-old…