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Be more remorseful to Nigeians, NCFront group criticises APC
The National Consultative Front, which promotes the ‘Third Force Movement’ in Nigeria, has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to show remorse to Nigerians, especially as the current economic hardship continues to bite hard. Hamisu Turaki, the Acting Spokesperson for the group, criticized a recent statement made by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka. The…
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Nigeria-UAE tax deal: Tinubu orders AGF to prepare bill for National Assembly ratification
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi says the Federal Government has agreed to a new taxation deal with the United Arab Emirates that aims to eliminate double taxation between the two countries. He said this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
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Politicians are threats to elections in Nigeria, they contribute to insecurity – Ganduje
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that politicians are the main obstacle to conducting free and fair elections in Nigeria. Ganduje made the statement on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Hawa Habibu, director of election and party monitoring. The INEC delegation was on a verification…
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FG approves N5.1bn for lecturers, researchers
The Federal Government has approved that 185 research applications that were found to be successful for the 2023 Grant Cycle be funded with N5.1 billion through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF). This was contained in a statement signed by TETFund’s Director of Public Affairs, Abdulmumin Oniyangi. According to the statement, the approval is in continuation…
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Executive order to regulate drug costs coming soon, says Pate
Minister of Health Ali Pate has stated that the Federal Government will issue an executive order to manage pharmaceutical pricing and reduce the cost of vital pharmaceuticals in Nigeria. Pate spoke with State House reporters on Wednesday following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. He clarified that the executive order seeks to ensure fair pricing for necessary medications while fostering…
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FG says it’ll continue electricity subsidy to ease burden on Nigerians
The Nigerian government has announced that it will continue to subsidize electricity in order to ease the financial burden on its citizens in the face of economic challenges. Sanusi Garba, the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), made this announcement during a news conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. “Government has decided for now, arising from the cost…
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Atiku condoles with Oyo government over Ibadan explosion
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended his condolences to the people and government of Oyo state over the recent blast that rocked some part of Ibadan, the state capital. He stated this on Wednesday via a post on his X account. According to reports, the explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings,…
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Tinubu orders investigation of Ibadan explosion
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, says President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into the explosion that shook parts of Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday night. He said a team of investigators have been deployed to the state and have since begun work “trying to find out what the course is”. Badaru stated this on Wednesday while addressing the…
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FEC approves N9bn life assurance for workers, assures commitment on student loan
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of Group Life Assurance renewal payments for federal government employees. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, revealed this on Wednesday at the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) first meeting of 2024, which was held in Abuja. He explained that this was a follow-up to a note that was…
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Risky to raise funds for kidnap victims’ ransom – Badaru
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated that the practice of individuals initiating and raising finances for the release of kidnapped victims in captives of armeds men is unsustainable. Speaking with journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, Badaru cited the Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2013 that stipulates that families and friends of kidnap victims face up to…
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