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FIRS commends EFCC for support in achieving 2025 revenue target
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has expressed appreciation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in helping the agency meet the federal government’s 2025 revenue target. FIRS Chairman, Mr. Zach Adedeji, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where he led members of his management team to…
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Oluremi Tinubu assures continued support as RHI disburses ₦1m to students
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that all 47 beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) National Scholarship Programme (NASP) complete their education without financial setbacks. Speaking during a mid-term assessment and interactive session with the scholars in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs. Tinubu said the scheme goes beyond politics and is focused…
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Shettima declares open Nigerian Economic Society’s 66th annual conference in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday arrived at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja, to declare open the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES). The three-day conference, with the theme “Rethinking Africa’s Development: Pathways to Economic Transformation and Social Inclusion in a Changing Global Economic Landscape,” brings together policymakers, industry leaders,…
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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume yet, says NASS
The National Assembly has said Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) cannot resume her legislative duties despite completing her six-month suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March 2025 by a Senate resolution over alleged misconduct following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements during plenary. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Acting Clerk to…
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Tinubu pursuing prudent borrowing, stronger revenue drive – Speaker Abbas
By Kunle Sanni – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to address Nigeria’s public debt through prudent borrowing and a stronger non-oil revenue drive. Speaking at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC) in Abuja…
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AU, Nigeria unite efforts to combat growing terrorism in Africa
The African Union (AU) Commission and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in combating terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. The agreement, signed at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, establishes a framework to strengthen cooperation, coordination, and technical capacity between the AU…
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Women lead as 3.5 million new eligible voters register with INEC
David Ezeugoh, in Abuja More than 3.5 million Nigerians have registered online to become voters in just three weeks since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the nationwide voter registration exercise. In a press release by INEC, the commission said 3,544,850 people have completed online pre-registration since the exercise began on August 18, 2025. The figures show that more…
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Tinubu sacks Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy, Fegho Umunubo
Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has disengaged Fegho John Umunubo from his role as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. According to a statement issued on Monday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Umunubo’s disengagement takes effect immediately. The statement further…
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Digital skills key to inclusive future for Nigerians, says Remi Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on citizens to work together to bridge the gap of digital exclusion, stressing that collective effort is vital to building an inclusive future. In her message marking International Literacy Day 2025, observed globally on September 8, Mrs. Tinubu said this year’s theme, “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” highlights the…
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FG warns NUPENG strike may cripple health sector
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has warned that the planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) could have devastating consequences for the country’s health sector. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, issued the warning on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He said most hospitals in the…
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