The United States government has provided the sum of $400,000 to preserve and document Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in southwest Nigeria. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) in 2019, the project underscores the United States’ commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and fostering international collaboration. TheHintsNews reports that Sungbo’s Eredo built between 800-1000 C.E. as part of the Yoruba Ijebu Kingdom is believed to be one of the largest ancient cities in the world. A statement issued Wednesday by the US embassy in Abuja said the AFCP grant…
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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the operations and activities of the Nigerian Customs Service across Nigeria borders, with a specific focus on smuggling activities, allegations of complicity, and incidents of brutality. The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Sesi Whingan. Moving the motion, he said by virtue of Section 4 (b, e, and f) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, Customs is mandated to collect revenue, prevent smuggling and customs fraud, and ensure the security of Nigeria’s borders. Whingan noted that recent…
A cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja. TheHintsNews gathered that the incident which occurred at about 10:05a.m on Wednesday was due to the failure of one of the cargo Plane landing gears. The E-Cargo aircraft with six crew members on board were immediately evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit. While no casualty was recorded, emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site. The emergency responders have cordoned off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport…
Troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully rescued four kidnap victims during a raid on a kidnappers’ hideout in Ugbolu Forest, Delta State, on Monday, December 9, 2024. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major Emmanuel Onoja in a statement issued Wednesday said acting on credible intelligence, the troops launched the operation and engaged the kidnappers in a fierce gun battle. He noted that the rescued victims received necessary medical attention and support before being reunited with their families. Onoja added: “Reports indicate that the victims had been held captive in the forest for several days, with the kidnappers…
The House of Representatives has expressed shock over paltry budgetary appropriation to the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, was of the opinion that there was a need to increase DIA’s budget to be at par with the Department of State Security (DSS) and Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA). Benson disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja when he led members on the committee on an oversight visit to the headquarters of the DIA. He stated: “There are three intelligence agencies in Nigeria: the DSS , NIA and DIA. We have looked at the budget…
The Southern Caucus of the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu tax reform bills. The tax reform bills which have unsettled the polity in the past few weeks include: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2024, and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024. The Caucus made its stand known on the controversial bills while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. A member of the caucus, Hon. Fredrick Agbedi said they were ready to work to ensure that they gave better tax law to…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ensured a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidated the implementation of the present administration’s treasury policy reforms. Tinubu expressed his confidence in Ogunjimi, saying, “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is pivotal to our nation’s treasury management operations. “Mr Ogunjimi’s…
The International Organisation for standardisation (ISO) has approved the elevation of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to its certification category of ISO 9001:2015. The agency attained the certification after undergoing a strenuous certification audit by representatives of ISO and coming out successful based on the listed clauses. The certification audit took representatives of ISO to the five international airports (Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu), Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) as well as Charts and Aeronautical Publications. Also audited were personnel competencies, required working tools, office environment and documentations. Speaking at the presentation of the certificate at NAMA headquarters…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop the enforcement of a ban on tinted glasses and covered number plates in the nation’s capital. It said while the intent of this directive was to enhance security within the FCT, the abrupt enforcement without adequate public notice has led to widespread harassment of motorists and significant inconvenience to law-abiding citizens. The House, therefore, called on the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of no less than 90 days, during which vehicle owners could take necessary steps to comply with…
Finchglow Travels has unveiled an online digital platform for seamless travel experience and growth in the country. The firm unveiled the platform during its 11th edition of its renowned PartnerPlus Connect (PPC) series, with the themed: “Fueling Your Travel Business for Growth.” The event, meant to inspire and empower travel agencies with actionable insights, innovative strategies and valuable networking opportunities, brought together top professionals, partners, and stakeholders in the travel industry. The Marketing Manager of Finchglow Travels, Oluseyi Famade, while speaking in Abuja, hinted that the event aimed at bringing growth and build stronger partnerships in the sector. He said…