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Nigeria courts global investors with digital mining platforms
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged global investors to take advantage of the country’s digital geo-data platforms to explore its vast mineral resources. Addressing Chief Executive Officers of leading mining conglomerates at the annual Mines & Money Conference in Islington, United Kingdom, Alake emphasized the Nigerian government’s adoption of digital technology to facilitate business inquiries…
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Break culture of silence, speak up against gender based violence – NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to stop the culture of silence and begin to speak up against Gender Based Violence (GBV). The Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu gave the charge at a one day stakeholders engagement, held in Abuja on Tuesday. The event which brought together civil society organisations, the media, activists and…
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Nigeria, South Africa activate advisory council to boost trade, investment
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalized the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment, a strategic move aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two largest African economies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the milestone on Tuesday during the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable held in Cape Town. The announcement was confirmed in a…
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Senate suspends action on Tax Reform Bills
…plans to convene special meeting to address all areas of disagreement The Senate leadership has directed its Committee on Finance to suspend further action on the proposed tax bill pending the outcome of a high-level meeting with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). The Deputy senate president, Sen. Jibrin Barau who made the announcement on Wednesday during plenary disclosed…
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Tax Reform Bills : Reps members vent anger on House Spokesman over voiced support
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday refused a report presentation from the Spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi Jnr, for expressing his support for the controversial tax reform bills. The House Spokesperson was to present a report on behalf of the Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring when he mentioned that “the government and people of Ekiti…
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Maximize value from national assets for Nigerians, VP Shettima urges NCP
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP) to focus on maximizing value from the nation’s core assets to benefit all Nigerians. Speaking on Tuesday during the 4th NCP meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the importance of these assets to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic agenda.…
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Unfreeze NSIPA’s accounts within 72 hours, Reps to Tinubu
The house of representatives on Tuesday ordered President Bola Tinubu to mandate minister of finance, Mr. Wale Edun to unfreeze all accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours. The legislative chamber passed the resolution during plenary which was followed by sequel adoption of a motion sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker, and 20 other lawmakers.…
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JUST IN: South Africa eases visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business people
By Kunle Sanni President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that Nigerian tourists and business travelers can now apply for visas to South Africa without submitting their passports. Speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town on Tuesday, which was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Ramaphosa highlighted South Africa’s efforts to simplify its visa processes.…
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JUST IN: Tinubu directs Attorney-General, Oyedele to address concerns on tax reform bills
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, to engage with the National Assembly to resolve concerns surrounding the proposed tax reform bills currently under legislative review. The directive comes amid widespread public debate on the bills. In…
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