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Tax reforms will ease burden on poor, not deepen poverty, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday defended the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, saying they are designed to ease the burden on small businesses and low-income earners rather than worsen poverty. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent at the State House in Abuja, Shettima said the reforms would eliminate multiple levies and charges that have…
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FEC approves N9.99bn for HIV drugs, cancer centre upgrades
The Federal Executive Council has approved N9.99 billion for the procurement of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS and the upgrade of cancer treatment facilities across the country. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced the approvals on Wednesday after the council’s meeting at the State House in Abuja. According to the minister,…
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FEC reinstates mass literacy commission, imposes six-year ban on new universities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday endorsed wide-ranging reforms in the education sector, including reinstating the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education as a standalone agency, placing a six-year freeze on the creation of new tertiary institutions, and granting medical fellowship qualifications parity with doctoral degrees. Speaking to reporters at the State House in Abuja after…
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FEC approves ₦1trn road projects, orders reconstruction of Carter bridge and key highways nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of major road and bridge projects nationwide, including the reconstruction of critical highways and the redesign of the Carter Bridge in Lagos. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the approvals on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the State House in Abuja following the FEC meeting presided over by Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…
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Tinubu celebrates former President Obasanjo on 89th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former President and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as he turns 89 on March 5, 2026. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, Tinubu praised Obasanjo’s towering influence in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond, highlighting his courage, sacrifices, and dedication to nation-building. The President recalled Obasanjo’s historic roles, including serving as Nigeria’s military…
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Tinubu sends five-member delegation to Jesse Jackson’s burial
President Bola Tinubu has constituted a five-member delegation to represent Nigeria at the burial of American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson, an activist and former United States presidential candidate, died on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84 in Chicago. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, the delegation is led by…
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Uzoka-Anite thanks Tinubu on new role to budget ministry, congratulates Oyedele
The newly reassigned Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for her redeployment to the ministry, describing the appointment as a demonstration of confidence in her abilities. In a statement on Wednesday, Uzoka-Anite expressed appreciation to the President, saying, “Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership and trust,” and pledged her continued…
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JUST IN: Tinubu orders suspension of FAAN cashless policy over airport gridlock
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment policy following widespread traffic congestion at airport entry gates across the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the decision after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new policy, which took effect on March 1,…
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JUST IN: ‘State police has come to stay,’ Disu assures Nigerians
The newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday declared that state policing “has come to stay,” assuring that the Nigeria Police Force would play an active role in ensuring its success. Disu made the remarks shortly after taking the oath of office at 2:53 p.m. at the State House, Abuja, where he was sworn in as substantive IGP…
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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Disu as substantive IGP
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Disu took the oath of office at 2:53 p.m. after his citation was read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye. The event was witnessed…
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