Togo
26 Mar
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be chosen "without debate" by lawmakers "for a single six-year term", and not by the public, according to the…
24 Feb
Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe on Saturday pushed back by a week the African country's legislative and regional elections, which will now be held April 20.
21 Jan
Sir: The issuance of fake certificates, both within Nigeria and abroad, is not a new phenomenon, with many institutions globally facing accusations of awarding certificates to undeserving candidates. Therefore, the case of Cotonou should not be singled out or become a focal point of public discussion. While many institutions accused of such scandals in Nigeria…
2 Jan
The Federal Government has announced the suspension of evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo Republics. In a statement on Tuesday signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on behalf of the Director Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, the government lamented that "some Nigerians deploy nefarious means and unconscionable methods to get…
28 Nov
In a rare statement on security, Togo's government has reported that more than 30 people have been killed so far this year in "terrorist" attacks in the country's north.
20 Oct 2023
After a two-year mission, the Ambassador of Nigeria to Togo, Julius Adebowale Adesina, is preparing to leave the country. On Wednesday, he bid farewell to the Prime Minister, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé. The visit was marked by an update on cooperation between Lomé and Abuja, and a review of the diplomat's activities. Adesina expressed his satisfaction at…
1 Sep 2023
The Market Operator (MO), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), yesterday, said Togo and Benin Republic owe Nigeria $1.7 million electricity legacy debt.
27 Aug 2023
From the bustling city of Lagos to other parts of the country, the presence of hardworking artisans and craftsmen from Togo, Ghana and Benin Republic is unmistakable as they have become an integral part of the Nigerian economy, providing valuable skills and services that help to drive the country's growth. They are an invaluable resource…
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The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
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