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REPORT: Nigeria’s biggest city seeks $10bn power funding by 2032
…Lagos, suffering from electricity shortages, reviews supply …key rail line to ease traffic set to start services this month Nigeria’s biggest city and commercial hub of Lagos plans to raise as much as $10 billion in private investment to boost electricity supply to nearly five million households by 2032, state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said. Lagos, home to about 25 million…
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BREAKING: Tinubu inaugurates Presidential Fiscal Policy, Tax Reform Committee
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, inaugurated the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee. The committee is headed by then Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at Price Waterhouse Coopers, Taiwo Odedele, who was appointed by President Tinubu on July 7. “Our aim is to transform the tax system to support sustainable development and achieve a minimum of 18%…
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FULL LIST: Akpabio unveils Senate committees chairmen
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the names of chairmen of various committees in the Senate. Akpabio announced the committee chairman during plenary on Monday after the senate confirmed 45 out of 48 ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. They are: Dr. Ahmad Lawan – Defence Sen. Aminu Tambuwal – Housing Sen. Sani Musa – Finance Sen. Solomon Adeola…
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No plans to impeach Shaibu, insists Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has dispelled rumors of a planned impeachment against his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Shaibu had recently taken legal action, filing an ex parte motion on July 28 at a federal high court in Abuja, seeking protection against an alleged impeachment plot. The motion sought to prevent any hindrance to Shaibu’s duties as deputy governor, listing Obaseki,…
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Radda appoints former Katsina deputy governor as SSG
Governor Dikko Radda has appointed ex-Deputy Governor Abdullahi Garba as Secretary to the Katsina State Government. A statement by Mr Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, on Monday, said Mr Abdullahi would replace Ahmed Dangiwa, who was nominated as a minister. “The appointment is with immediate effect. Abdullahi is expected to bring on board his vast wealth of experience as…
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Fed Govt withdraws contempt charge against NLC leaders
The contempt charge against the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has been withdrawn by the Federal Government. The decision came after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and labour leaders, which resulted in the suspension of the nationwide protest on August 2. The government, in a letter to Messrs Falana & Falana’ Chambers,…
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Fuel subsidy: Zulum shares food to 2,000 households in Borno
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, supervised the distribution of food palliative to over 2,000 households in Mafoni ward, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. The distribution which aims at cushioning the effects of the fuel subsidy removal took place at the premises of Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies (MOGCOLIS) where benefitting households received two bags of rice…
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El-Rufai, Okotete, Danladi awaiting clearance as Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees
The Senate has confirmed 45 out of the 48 ministerial nominees sent to it by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate confirmed the ministerial nominees on Monday after conclusion of screening of the nominees sent to it by the President. Out of the 48 nominees, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete from Delta State and Abubakar Danladi from Taraba…
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First Lady hails D’Tigress for placing Nigeria on global map of excellence
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hosted the D’tigress of Nigeria to a reception at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady said their performance on the basketball court is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence and this will inspire ocountless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams. “Your victory transcends sports, symbolizing the potential…
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First Lady applauds Super Falcons’ World Cup performance
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has praised the Super Falcons for their superb performance in their match against the England team. Senator Tinubu said she is very proud of the girls, who she said played their hearts out in the Round of 16 encounter of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The…
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