The Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria, a sub-group of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, has stressed the need for concerted efforts towards dealing with the prevalence of quackery in the surveying profession through enforcement. The surveyors, who spoke at the 2024 annual professional workshop and luncheon, themed “The Practice of Cadastral; Understanding The Technicalities, Ethics, Market Dynamics, Policies, Innovation/Reforms, Value Added Services, and its Politics”, urged their colleagues to continuously abide by ethical standards by leveraging on technology to foster sustainable and quality cadastral practices to provide reputable services. The guest lecturer, the immediate past Vice President of…
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HAVING submitted its report to President Bola Tinubu with some far-reaching recommendations, the endorsement of the Presidential Livestock Reform Committee that open grazing should be practised for another 10 years is misconceived and at variance with global livestock practices. At best, it is a backward step in reforming and repositioning the outdated livestock approaches with the accompanying human and economic losses. Therefore, Tinubu should not adopt any recommendations that may entrench the status quo that the livestock reform committee was set up to uproot. The President should cancel the idea of a livestock ministry and use the Ministry of Agriculture.…
Estate planning is the process of organising and managing an individual’s assets and financial affairs in preparation for the distribution of those assets upon their death or incapacitation. It involves deciding for how an individual’s wealth, property, and liabilities will be handled, who will inherit their assets, and how taxes or legal matters will be managed. Key components of estate planning include drafting wills, creating trusts, appointing guardians for minor children, establishing powers of attorney, and minimising taxes on the estate. The goal is to ensure the efficient transfer of assets according to the individual’s wishes while minimizing legal complications…
Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s non-interest bank, has been named the Global Most Promising Islamic Bank for 2024 at the Global Islamic Finance Summit held in the Republic of Maldives. In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman of the Global Islamic Finance Awards, Humayon Dar, praised the bank for its “growth potential, innovation, and strong financial performance.” “The GIFA committee evaluated several institutions, and after rigorous assessments based on multiple factors, Jaiz Bank Plc emerged as the standout choice,” he stated. Receiving the award, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz Bank, Haruna Musa, expressed gratitude on behalf of the organisation, saying…
The Kano Anglican Church Women’s wing has donated foodstuff and other items to the inmates of the Goron Dutse Medium Security Custodial Centre in the state. The gifts comprising foodstuff, toiletries, clothing buckets and different types of seasoning were presented to them when a delegation from the church visited the custodial centre to support the inmates and promote their welfare. Presenting the items on Saturday, the Chairperson, All Anglican Women, Mrs Edna Ezike, said the gesture was their little way of supporting the inmates in the facility. Mrs Ezike urged the inmates to see their incarceration as an opportunity for…
•Boniface nets winner in Leverkusen thriller, Moses renders assist The goals and assists keep coming for Nigerian players abroad as they continued their incredible run for their various clubs, ABIODUN ADEWALE recaps their performances SUNDAY SPAIN RASHEEDAT AJIBDAE (ATLETICO MADRID) After making an assist in their first game of the season last week, Super Falcons captain Ajibade returned a better performance on Sunday, grabbing two goals plus one assist in their 4-0 win away at Valencia. The 24-year-old set up Gabriela Garcia for Atletico’s first goal in the 15th minute, while the scorer turned provider for Sheila Guijarro to double…
Victor Osimhen has hailed Galatasaray fans following their emphatic Turkish Super Lig Istanbul derby 3-1 at Fenerbahce on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen missed Galatasaray Wednesday’s win over Gaziantep but returned to action in the mouth-watering derby clash with Jose Mourinho’s side at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi. Despite not getting on the score sheet, the Nigerian laid the assist that gave his side the two-goal cushion as the Lions ran out with the victory, courtesy of goals from Gabriel Sara, Dries Mertens, and an own goal from Dominik Livakovic. Osimhen, who was quite impressive, thanked…
The Federal Character Commission has clarified that former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, was denied a job placement because the request fell outside its mandate. This statement comes in response to Wabara’s claims that the FCC refused job placements for individuals in his constituency. Wabara alleged that his attempts to secure jobs for people in his wards were thwarted, revealing that he gathered that the resistance was because he did not “drop any money.” He stated, “You won’t believe that up till now nothing has been done for the simple reason that I have not dropped any money and that they…
Analysts anticipate that the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will likely shift its hawkish stance on the benchmark interest rate as members begin a two-day meeting today. In a separate chat with The PUNCH on Sunday , some financial analysts stated that with inflation trending down for two consecutive months, members of the MPC should be motivated to lower lending rates marginally. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of Cowry Treasurers, Mr Charles Sanni, noted that the MPC should consider cutting the interest rate, which currently stands at 26.75 per cent. “With inflation trending down in two consecutive months, the members of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency recovered the sum of N280,389,068.08 from forfeited assets in August 2024, The PUNCH reports. This is according to a report on the war on narcotics detailing the achievements of the agency in August. The report tagged, ‘War on narcotics’ showed that the NDLEA achieved significant milestones in its operations last month. The report revealed that “The agency made 1,821 arrests—1,640 males and 181 females—and seized 142,291.3kg of various drugs. “NDLEA charged 415 suspects, securing 414 convictions and asset forfeitures, and destroyed 49.63 hectares of cannabis farms. “In drug demand reduction, 949 individuals were treated…