…Lagos State Branch, Mr Tokunbo Akinhanmi, attributed the persistent collapses to weak regulation and poor construction practices. “The persistent cases of building collapse in Nigeria are largely attributable to poor regulatory enforcement, engagement of unqualified practitioners, use of substandard materials, structur…

…care.” He urged motorists to avoid reckless driving and speeding and obey traffic regulations, while advising pedestrians to use pedestrian bridges and designated crossing points. Earlier on Wednesday, he noted that the Cobra Team also responded to a separate crash involving a truck and a Toyota Camry opposite the Nati…

…"CONCACAF takes player eligibility matters very seriously and expects the applicable regulations and procedures to be applied consistently and fairly in all competitions. "Any concerns regarding player eligibility, particularly those that may affect the integrity of a competition or the interests of one of our member a…

…and agricultural insurance. He also urged the government to strengthen environmental regulations aimed at addressing deforestation and land degradation while leveraging international climate financing to support agricultural adaptation. Nigeria needs sustainable climate resilience strategy – ActionAid The Country Direc…

…commercial transport operators and other road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and ensure that vehicles undergo regular and comprehensive mechanical inspections before being used on the roads. “Operators of articulated vehicles, in particular must accord meticulous attention to the condition of their…

…substandard food products in Nigeria.Mary Remmy Njoku criticises NAFDAC boss over the regulation of processed and semi-processed foods. Photo: maryremmynjoku/nafdac>In the interview, the DG argued that many Nigerians are "ignorant" of what NAFDAC is actually mandated to do, saying the agency is only responsible for pro…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The European Union later named him in its sanctions regulations as someone "complicit in forming or directing repressive state policy."He subsequently entered electoral politics, winning the Bikita West parliamentary seat in 2013 on a Zanu-PF ticket.Beyond politics and finance, Kereke pursu…

…said Nigerians are ignorant and fail to read up the mandate of NAFDAC. According to her, regulation of fresh food products is not within the powers of NAFDAC but the Ministry of Agriculture. According to Professor Adeyeye, NAFDAC only regulates processed and semi-processed food items. In her words''Nigerians are very i…

…people do not understand the roles of agencies responsible for food safety and pesticide regulation. Adeyeye made the remark in an interview with BusinessDay TV on Monday while explaining NAFDAC’s regulatory responsibilities and the division of duties between the agency and the Ministry of Agriculture. “First of all, w…

…that there were 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board. “Whilst the control and regulation of military aircraft are completely outside the authority of the Ministry of Aviation, and Civil Aviation Authority, I have just spoken to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke and pledged our total cooperati…

…authority warned that any officer or agent of the company involved in breaching tax regulations remained liable to prosecution and punishment under the law. The NRS also cautioned against unauthorised interference with the enforcement process, stressing that the sealed notice must not be removed without authorisation.…

…corporate penalties up to ₦100 million or 1% of annual turnover as Nigeria debates AI regulationPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.The Federal Competition an…

…Government has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria on the collapse of the reinforced concrete cantilever entrance canopy at the ongoing State House of Assembly Complex. The Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, made the commitment while receiving the COR…

…video had trended negatively, prompting healthcare professionals to call for stricter regulation of student conduct. Girma noted that he initially assumed the students were registered nurses, but later deleted some of his commentary after learning they were undergraduates. “Yesterday night, unfortunately, the senate of…

…steps to prevent a recurrence of the incident and ensure compliance with safety regulations at the state’s waterways. The government, in a statement issued by the Head, Media and Public Orientation, Office of the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Lubem Gena, said the Ministry had activated its search and rescue…

…but also the sustainable management of existing forests, enforcement of forestry regulations and the involvement of communities and businesses that depend on timber. Other stakeholders at the anniversary urged plank sellers and woodworkers to adopt modern technology to improve their operations and minimise their impact…

…from the airport perspective, everything that we have done is in line with international regulations.“Of course, we know that aviation is highly regulated. But when we talk about other levies and taxes, it’s very important that the cost of doing business is something that airlines will always find a way to bring the is…

…motorists to maintain safe speeds, remain vigilant and comply with existing traffic regulations. “Excessive speed, reckless driving and loss of vehicular control could have devastating and irreversible consequences for motorists and other road users,” Bakare-Oki warned. The LASTMA General Manager also urged motorists a…

…would manage the additional slots strictly in line with Nigerian and Saudi Arabian regulations. He also reaffirmed NAHCON's intention to keep the Hajj affordable and accessible to ordinary Nigerians."He reiterated NAHCON's commitment to ensuring that Hajj remains affordable and accessible to Nigerians, while maintainin…

…to assist affected communities. It further called for stricter enforcement of planning regulations to prevent the construction of buildings on waterways and other flood-prone areas.

…to reach the maximum number of senior appearances permitted under FIFA’s eligibility regulations for players under 21. Under FIFA regulations, players may change their international allegiance provided they have accumulated no more than three senior appearances for a national team prior to reaching age 21. Ahanor maint…

…a statement concerning Manchester City’s alleged violations of the league’s financial regulations, as determined by an Independent Committee. Merson joined other analysts in offering commentary on the matter. Speaking on Sky Sports, the former England international said, “First of all, take all their trophies away. I t…

…as they prepare to appeal findings that they breached the Premier League’s financial regulations. An independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to alleged financial breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. The commission concluded that the club had artificially inflated revenue through sp…

…the EFCC does not amount to an indictment of the commission."No company should be above regulation. At the same time, no regulator should be above scrutiny. The appropriate response to disagreement is evidence, due process and institutional accountability," the network said.He added that petitions to law enforcement mu…

…transformation of the continent’s economic story. 3. How do you balance Innovation with regulation in a market as dynamic as AfricaAt Interswitch, we really don’t see balancing innovation with regulation in Africa as a ‘tug-of-war’ for us; No…it’s a partnership question: How do we innovate in a way that strengthens tru…