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Shettima arrives in Maiduguri on condolence visit to families of slain soldiers

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on a condolence visit to the families of soldiers who lost their lives during a terrorist attack in Damboa. A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Spokesperson for the Vice President, on Friday, said that Shettima was in Maiduguri to extend the condolences of President Bola Tinubu…

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We’re fully committed to reviving Nigeria’s economy- Shettima

..As Emeka Offor Foundation donates $5m to Rotary Club for maternal health By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the President Tinubu administration to driving economic growth and transforming the nation’s healthcare system. This is just as the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) has announced a donation of $5 million to the Rotary Foundation to…

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IGP denounces drama over budget presentation, clarifies details

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has described the disruption during the Nigeria Police Force’s 2025 budget presentation to the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly as unnecessary and avoidable. The incident occurred on January 16, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. In a statement signed by the Force Public…

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Tinubu commends governors for supporting tax reform initiatives

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for unanimously endorsing the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. The NGF, in a statement issued on Thursday following its meeting with the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy, proposed an “equitable” sharing formula for Value-Added Tax (VAT). The governors also…

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National Assembly rejects diaspora voting as remittances hits $90 in five years

The National Assembly has declared Nigeria unprepared for diaspora voting, even as remittances from Nigerians living abroad exceeded $90 billion in the past five years. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed that Nigerians visiting the country in December 2024 alone spent approximately ₦60 billion, underscoring the economic impact of the diaspora community. She made this…

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President Tinubu insists Abuja-Kano road project will be completed without delays

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the timely completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project, emphasizing that no contractor will be permitted to delay its progress. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during an inspection visit to the project site on Thursday. He was accompanied by the Minister of Works, Senator…

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Governors propose new VAT sharing formula, endorse tax reform bills

By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills currently undergoing legislative review at the National Assembly, emphasizing the need for modernized fiscal policies. In a communique issued after their meeting on Thursday, the governors expressed support for reforms to the nation’s tax laws but firmly opposed any increase in…

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‘Child of necessity’ – Akande hails Tinubu’s economic reforms

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as a “child of necessity” aimed at eradicating bad governance and liberating Nigeria from years of political mismanagement and poor leadership. Speaking at his 86th birthday celebration in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Akande reaffirmed his confidence in…

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President Tinubu congratulates six Nigerians honored by President Biden

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six Nigerian scientists and engineers recognized by U.S. President Joe Biden as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), on Thursday. The award, announced on January 14, 2025, celebrates…

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NDE unveils 30 skill programs for Nigerian youths – DG

By Mosunmola Ayobami The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Silas Agara, has announced that the agency has developed about 30 skill acquisition programs for Nigerian youths. The former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State explained that these programs are tailored to suit the environmental and cultural needs of different states. Agara disclosed this during an interaction with journalists…

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