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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J …Directs exporters to register Form NXP with Authorised Dealers By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all exporters to strictly comply with the Foreign Exchange Manual, as it introduces Form NXP with a view to taking advantage of all exports in the push for increased foreign exchange earnings into the nation’s economy. This was contained in a circular, “Exports from Nigeria- Compliance with Memorandum 11 of the Foreign Exchange Manual,” issued by the Director of Trade and Exchange Department, Mr. W.D. Dotring. Dated June 6, 2017, the circular directed all exporters and shipping lines to ensure that Bills of Lading, henceforth carry the Form NXP number of the underlying cargo. Addressed to all Authorised Dealers, exporters and the general public, the circular reads in full: “In the continued effort to ensure that export transactions are carried out through the formal channels, bills of lading in respect of exports fro...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J All regulatory agencies in charge of monitoring construction of buildings in the state would now be kept on their toes to guard against incessant cases of building collapse. The Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development on Monday disclosed this to newsmen on Monday. The Committee’s Chairman, Mr Setonji David, said this against the backdrop of the collapse of two different three-storey buildings on May 18, 2017 and May 29, 2017, respectively. Five people lost their lives in the incidents. Similarly, on March 9, 2016, at least 34 people died when a five-storey building still under construction collapsed in Lekki Area of Lagos State. David said that the level of sensitisation and monitoring of buildings under construction had increased under Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to curb the menace. He said: “Since the assumption of office by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, the level of compliance by developers has chang...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J All regulatory agencies in charge of monitoring construction of buildings in the state would now be kept on their toes to guard against incessant cases of building collapse. The Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development on Monday disclosed this to newsmen on Monday. The Committee’s Chairman, Mr Setonji David, said this against the backdrop of the collapse of two different three-storey buildings on May 18, 2017 and May 29, 2017, respectively. Five people lost their lives in the incidents. Similarly, on March 9, 2016, at least 34 people died when a five-storey building still under construction collapsed in Lekki Area of Lagos State. David said that the level of sensitisation and monitoring of buildings under construction had increased under Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration to curb the menace. He said: “Since the assumption of office by Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, the level of compliance by developers has chang...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria may soon have a portal where the naira currency will be accepted. This is as IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited recently officially unveiled the enhanced version of it’s online ordering portal for Microsoft cloud solutions and licenses. Initially commissioned early in the year for a test run, the portal is now fully operational with enhanced features, which includes naira denomination acceptance. The portal is an innovative self-service platform enabling customers and partners to independently initiate and conclude their ordering process online and get delivery within two hours. The portal, seamlessly integrated with http://ift.tt/2d77qxY , an IPI Solutions website, empowers customers to independently login and order for any Microsoft Cloud Solutions of their choice on a self-service basis. This also allows customers to pay with their existing bank issued naira card thereby helping customers save on their planned forex investments. For cust...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Nwafor Sunday Former senator Smart Adeyemi who represented Kogi West constituency on Sunday in a chat with Channels television said that Senator Dino Melaye who is currently representing Kogi West constituency was a boy on the street when he was the president of Nigeria Union of Journalists from 1999 to 2006. He said this drawing their antecedents and background to bare for people to select between them the most honored and respected man of integrity. It was more or less a ring-word-pouncing-battle between Sen. Smart and Sen. Dino which was officiated by Seun Okinbaloye, channels anchor person. A balance coverage given to the duo to express and counter allegations they leveled against each other. The chat addressed the following Kogi political turbulence bellow: 1.  Alleged recalling of Dino Melaye by his home state? 2. Alleged alteration and manipulation of their primary election results by INEC? 3. Alleged award of contracts undelivered by Sen. Sma...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Repentant Boko Haram Arabic teacher Ibrahim Suleiman has described the group’s practices in Sambisa Forest as barbaric and un-Islamic. Suleiman revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Wednesday. NAN reports that Suleiman willingly surrendered to the military after escaping from Sambisa Forest along with his three children. Narrating his experiences, he said he was forced to join the group following an unsuccessful mission to rescue his children aged between four and 10, who had been enlisted by his elder brother. According to him, they were with the insurgents for six years. “My brother was a member of Boko Haram and has been with the group for a very long time. “When they were dislodged by the army in Maiduguri, he ran down to me in Kano and stayed with me for about one year. As at then, I never knew what he was up to. “I was teaching Arabic students in Kano and at the same time doing small-scale business. ...

http://ift.tt/2qVVQhT Chelsea's English defender John Terry salutes the crowd at the end of the presentation ceremony for the English Premier League trophy at the end of the Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017. Chelsea's extended victory parade reached a climax with the trophy presentation on May 21, 2017 after being crowned Premier League champions with two games to go. / AFP PHOTO / Ian KINGTON /  Defiant Chelsea captain John Terry on Wednesday brushed off criticism of his controversial farewell substitution at Stamford Bridge which caused a furore in the English media. The 36-year-old central defender — who will leave Chelsea in the close season after 22 years at the club — was given a guard of honour by his teammates last weekend when he was substituted after 26 minutes (the same as his squad number) during a 5-1 final-day victory over Sunderland in the Premier League. The arrangement was later desc...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Tuesday harped on the need to revive moribund local industries, to create the much needed employment for Nigerians. Sanusi, who also criticised the continued importation of goods that Nigeria had the capacity to produce, was speaking during the opening of Kano State Investment Summit at Government House, Kano. “We have cotton but we import textile materials from China; we have crude oil but we import refined fuel from abroad. ‎ “We have quality hides and skin and import shoes from outside,” he said.‎ He advocated that foreign companies exporting goods to Nigeria should establish their factories in the country, in order to create jobs and boost the economy of the country. He also advised the Federal Government to give priority to education, industry, power and agriculture.‎ In a remark, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State expressed confidence in the ability of President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle to current economic...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Following the passage of the Open Rearing and Grazing bill into law by the Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday, May 4, Governor Samuel Ortom has, Monday 22 May, assented to the bill into law. Governor Ortom, who, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Monday, said the bill is a welcome development in the state and vowed to protect the state from intruders and criminals. According to the bill, “Nobody will be permitted to carryout open grazing outside the permitted ranches. “Any person who contravene this act shall be guilty and upon conviction be sentenced to 5 years imprisonment with a fine of 1 million. “Where damage is done to the crops the farm will be evaluated and the manager of the livestock be compelled to pay. “Movement of livestock on foot within the state is hereby prohibited. Any person who contravene this shall pay be sentenced to one year imprisonment or pay a fine of 500k “Any livestock owner or manager who car...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Everybody farts. This is not open to argument. But when you fart often and it smells like a dead rat, it is a cause for concern. This is because very soon you will be identified as the one messing up the ambience and this can be very embarrassing. So, if you are releasing farts at an unusually steady rate, Jumia travel, the leading online travel agency shares reasons this is happening. You are always drinking soft beverages For those addicted to carbonated or soft drinks, you are more likely to pass out gas because it causes air to be trapped in the colon. So, try to cut down on the number of beverages you down daily to minimise farting. You are constipated This is a condition whereby you find it difficult to empty your bowels. The consequence of this is farting. Consuming too much dairy products This is for those who love milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairies. Quit all dairy for a few days and you will feel more at ease with yourself. Perhaps, it may be...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mr Ikpe Obong, Secretary-General, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), said on Tuesday that encouraging teachers to obtain professional certificate would help to eliminate quackery from the nation’s educational system. Obong in an interview in Abuja said the union was collaborating with Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria to ensure that nobody below NCE is allowed to teach. “Recently we held a joint meeting between the NUT and Teachers Registration Council to see how we can collaborate and ensure that teachers are duly registered. “The meeting has been very useful because teachers’ response is ongoing and very positive. “ Again ever since the coming on board of the TRCN, we have been in the vanguard of ensuring that only those that are professionals should teach and nobody below NCE should teach. “Those that pass through the due training are the ones that should be employed to teach and we will continue to maintain that stand,’’ he said. Obong, however, obs...