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JUST IN: President Tinubu receives Gabonese leader Brice Nguema at Aso Rock
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has received Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The two leaders met behind closed doors to discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation.
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Tinubu backs civil service reforms, orders nationwide audit, skills review
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s civil service as the cornerstone of effective governance and pledged sweeping reforms to strengthen its role in national development. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural International Civil Service Conference in Abuja on Thursday, the President announced a comprehensive personnel audit and skills gap analysis across all ministries and agencies.…
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Oluremi Tinubu hosts UN delegations, reaffirms commitment to youth, women empowerment
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed the importance of national unity, youth empowerment, and women’s development as key drivers of Nigeria’s progress. She made this known during separate meetings with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) at the State House,…
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Faleke hails Tinubu’s Tax Reform Act
says law will boost revenue Kunle Sanni – Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Hon. James Faleke, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law four key tax reform bills, describing the move as a bold step that will strengthen Nigeria’s revenue system without imposing additional tax burdens on citizens. Faleke made the remarks on Thursday while briefing…
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Shettima arrives in Ethiopia for official visit, to join Green Legacy Programme
Vice President KashimShettima arrived in Addis Ababa on Thursday for an official visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President was received at Bole International Airport by Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, alongside other senior Ethiopian and Nigerian diplomats. During the…
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New tax laws will ease burden on poor, small businesses – Oyedele
By Kunle Sanni – Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday described the newly signed tax laws as “pro-poor,” stating that they will ease the burden on low-income earners, small business owners, and ordinary Nigerians. He made this known while addressing State House correspondents shortly after President Bola Tinubu signed four tax bills…
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New tax laws to take effect January 2026, says Zacch Adedeji
By Kunle Sanni – The Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has announced that Nigeria’s newly signed tax reform laws will officially come into effect on January 1, 2026. Speaking to State House correspondents on Thursday, Adedeji explained that the delayed implementation is intended to provide ample time for planning, public education, and alignment with the…
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Tinubu calls for national action against drug abuse, applauds NDLEA efforts
President Bola Tinubu has called for a nationwide movement to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, stressing that the fight cannot be left solely to the government. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at the grand finale of the 2025 World Drug Day in Abuja on Thursday, the President appealed to all…
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Tinubu rejects NDLEA amendment bill, cites conflict with financial regulations
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has formally declined assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing concerns over its conflict with existing financial regulations. The President’s decision was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday. In the letter, Tinubu explained that…
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BREAKING: President Tinubu signs four landmark tax reform bills into law
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four major tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, boosting revenue generation, and improving the overall business environment. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s economic reform agenda. The newly signed laws are the Nigeria…
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