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BREAKING: NEC recommends withdrawal of proposed tax reform bill from National Assembly
By Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended the immediate withdrawal of the proposed tax reform bill currently before the National Assembly. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State announced the decision on Thursday following the NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “NEC noted the need for sufficient alignment on the proposed reforms and recommended the…
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Proposed tax reform bills not against North, says Presidency
By Kunle Sanni Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga has announced that the new Value Added Tax (VAT) proposal currently before the National Assembly aims to create a fairer revenue-sharing system, especially benefiting Northern states that produce food and resources. According to Onanuga, the proposed model differs from the current system, which distributes VAT based on the location of tax remittance. Instead,…
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Reps consider bill to create special seats for women, PWDs
The Nigerian House of Representatives is debating a proposed constitutional amendment to establish six dedicated seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) within the legislative chamber. Sponsored by House spokesperson Akin Rotimi, this bill aims to increase representation and inclusivity in the House. The current 1999 Constitution allocates 360 seats in the House of Representatives, and the amendment would…
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TCN restores power supply in some Northern States
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully restored bulk power supply through its 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 as of 4:56 pm on Wednesday, following the completion of repairs on the vandalized section of the line. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah, on Wednesday. “With the restoration of…
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Living Faith risks losing airstrip, as Reps urge revocation of private entities’ licenses
The House of Representatives has urged Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to revoke airstrip licenses issued to individuals and organizations. The resolution was passed by the lower legislative chamber during Wednesday’s plenary session following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance. The motion was sponsored by Sulaiman Abubakar, a lawmaker representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency…
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Governors, monarchs given four weeks to finalize security role bill
By Kunle Sanni A committee of state governors and traditional rulers has been tasked with compiling key recommendations for a bill to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers. The 15-member committee, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, will consolidate proposals to clarify the role of traditional rulers in enhancing grassroots security. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this…
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Nigeria seeks global support for UNESCO-backed MIL institute
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on UNESCO member countries and global stakeholders in Media and Information Literacy (MIL) to support Nigeria’s bid to establish a UNESCO Category-2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja. Represented by his Special Assistant, Dr. Sunday Baba, Minister Idris shared this appeal during the Ministerial Panel at the…
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BREAKING: Major Gen. Olufemi Oluyede appointed as acting COAS
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in light of the temporary absence of the current Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, due to health reasons. Prior to this role, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the…
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Musawa pledges partnership with Ade-John to boost Nigerian tourism
By Tosin Brown Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has committed to collaborating with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, to raise awareness and advance Nigeria’s tourism sector. During a formal handover ceremony at her office in Abuja, Musawa praised Ade-John’s contributions to the ministry. “In Honourable Minister Lola Ade-John, I found a…
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