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EFCC charges DNFBP on new anti-money laundering legislation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) to conduct their dealings in line with the provisions of the Money Laundering Prohibition and Prevention Act 2022. The acting Director, Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Michael T. Wetkaz, gave the charge during a one-day sensitization programme organised by the Special Control Unit Against…
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Hike in fuel price not only ill-timed but also grossly insensitive- Reps Minority Caucus
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has vehemently condemned the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to increase the price of petrol. The NNPCL on Tuesday increased the pump price of petrol from ₦568 to ₦855, ₦897 (depending on the location per litre) amid lingering fuel scarcity in the country. The newly increased price…
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Shettima canvasses strong alliance among key govt players to end poverty
….endorses N-774 Programme on Nutrition KUNLE SANNI The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for a formidable alliance among key players in government at all levels as well as development partners in the bid to wriggle Nigerians out of poverty and enhance the quality of life for all the citizens. This, he said, will never happen if all those involved…
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FOCAC Summit: Economic, Trade partnership between Africa, China hits $280bn- Tinubu
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu says the economic trade partnership between Africa and China has significantly grown, reaching an estimated $280 billion since 2000, following the establishment of FOCAC. Speaking at the ongoing Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting in Beijing, Thursday, President Tinubu underscored the significance of this collaboration, describing it as a testament to mutual respect and cooperation…
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Tinubu’s policy on unification of Exchange rate difficult but necessary- Bill Gate
Kunle Sanni American billionaire, Bill Gates has praised the unification of exchange rate policy by the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a difficult initiative but necessary. Gates said this on Wednesday while delivering his remarks to the National Economic Council, NEC meeting held at the Council Chambers. The meeting which was presided over by Vice President…
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Abure group disowns LP national caretaker committee
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has disowned the meeting summoned by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Wednesday where ex-Minister Nenadi Usman emerged as the chairman of a 29-man caretaker committee. Otti had called for the stakeholders meeting in Umuahia to address the crisis rocking the party’s leadership. The meeting produced Usman as chairman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Secretary…
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Niger Govt declares 3-day public holiday for palliatives distribution
KUNLE SANNI Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week as public holidays to allow for the effective distribution of palliatives to residents across all the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. Speaking at a press conference at Government House, Minna, the governor announced that the state had supplemented the N5 billion palliative fund…
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NEC to consider State Police amid rising insecurity
KUNLE SANNI The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed to consider the establishment of state police in response to increasing insecurity across the country. This was disclosed by Bayo Lawal, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, following the NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, requested that all…
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Ondo Police arrests man for attempting to kill rival in concubine’s house
The Ondo state police command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr. Ajagba Joseph, for allegedly attempting to murder a man he found in his concubine’s house. This was made known in a statement shared by the police command on X.com on Wednesday. According to the statement the incident occurred on August 23rd when Joseph visited his lover’s home and met…
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NANS denounces claims of nationwide protest
….seeks security intervention The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denounced claims that it is planning a massive shutdown of major cities across the nation through protest. A statement issued by NANS Senate President, Comr Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, noted that the student association did not announce or endorse such, adding that rumours circulating to that effect…
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