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Nigeria, Niger partner to improve revenue mobilisation
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Niger Tax Authority have set plans in motion to work together to help both nations improve their revenue mobilisation. FIRS Executive Chairman Muhammad Nami said this can be achieved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance. Mr.…
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Asiwaju Tinubu does not believe religious groups should dabble in political matters
Last Saturday, 19 March 2022 at an event in Osun State, Chief Tunde Badmus made a call for the establishment of a political directorate by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria and was wrongly attributed to Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This statement, although an error made in good faith by Chief Badmus, does not accord with the views and…
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Aboro of Ibese Obaship stool: Community stage peaceful protest to Governor’s office
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Oloko ruling family and members of Ibese community have stage a peaceful protest in Abeokuta over what they described as a “misleading” legal advice by the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade on the installation of a new Aboro of Ibese. According to the protesters, the legal advice was dated 16th March,…
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Ife macabre show – the way we are, By Wale Fatade
I still can’t wrap my head round the fact that some of us are surprised and shocked at the macabre show put up at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The university that mere mentioning its name evoke fierce emotions in its products, including my father and friends. Perhaps those surprised must have remembered those days when a Kenneth Dike, an…
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IAEA’s Ray of Hope will change narrative on cancer in Nigeria, Africa – Aisha Buhari
First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has commended the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for launching the ‘Rays of Hope’ initiative to increase access to radiotherapy for cancer patients in low to middle-income countries that have the highest cancer rates and lowest rates in screening, diagnosis, therapy, and treatment. She was speaking while receiving a team from the IAEA…
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New Lagos airport terminal to take in 14 million passengers per year – Aviation minister
Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika says the newly inaugurated terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has the capacity to process 14 million passengers every year. Sirika made this known at the inauguration of the new terminal by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. The minister praised President Buhari for bringing a facelift to the aviation sector…
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ICYMI: I didn’t force Dangote refinery out of Olokola with demands – Mimiko
Former Ondo State Governo,r Olusegun Mimiko has said he didn’t make any demands from Aliko Dangote which forced him to move the Dangote Refinery from the Olokola Free Trade Zone to the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Dangote had in 2013 announced plans to build a refinery at the Olokola Free Trade Zone which is jointly owned by the Ogun and…
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PDP wants to destabilise Nigeria to regain power, says Presidency
The Presidency has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to destabilise the country so as to regain power. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to PDP’s statement on the energy crisis in the country. According to Adesina, the Department of State Services (DSS)…
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Sanwo-Olu credits Tinubu as brain behind Lekki Free Trade Zone
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has credited National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of being the brain behind the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Speaking at the inauguration of Dangote Fertlizers by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu recounted the role played by Tinubu, in the establishment of the fertiliser plant and the refinery. Tinubu was…
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