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Tinubu arrives in Cape Town for Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National talks
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to participate in the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, a milestone that marks 25 years since the establishment of the framework aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. The president is set to lead high-level discussions with his South African counterpart, Cyril…
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Peter Obi to FG: Consider impact of tax reform bills on all regions
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged the federal government to consider the overall impact of the tax reform bills on the nation and the sustainability of all its regions. In a statement on Monday, Obi said when considering tax reforms and similar issues, Obi said it is not enough to focus…
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Tax bills will restore fiscal federalism, says Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said that though the Federal Government erred in its approach to the tax bills currently before the National Assembly, the reforms will restore fiscal federalism. According to the former governor now Senator for Abia North, the controversy generated by the bill is a consequence of the failure to adequately engage key stakeholders about the proposed…
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Agbakoba calls for power devolution, shift from revenue sharing to generation
By Kunle Sanni Prominent legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has called for the urgent devolution of powers in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to shift focus from revenue distribution to revenue generation. In a statement on Monday, Agbakoba criticized Nigeria’s centralized governance structure, arguing that the overconcentration of power at the federal level has hindered development…
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Presidency debunks claims of scrapping TETFund, NASENI, NITDA in tax reforms
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly will dissolve key government agencies, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). In a statement released Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on…
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JUST IN: Nigeria seeks South Africa’s support for G20, BRICS membership
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria has requested South Africa’s support for its bid to achieve full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). In addition, Nigeria is seeking South Africa’s backing to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions of interest during South Africa’s G20 presidency. The request was made by the Minister of State for Foreign…
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NASENI empowers 100 youths in Ebonyi with electrical skills
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has successfully completed a five-day training program for 100 youths in Ebonyi State. The training, held from November 26 to 29, 2024, at Remeritona Hotel and Suites in Abakaliki, focused on modern methods of electrical installations and maintenance. The training covered a wide range of essential skills, including advanced electrical wiring…
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FG seeks South Africa’s support for professional certification in geology
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has called for collaboration with the South African government to ensure the certification of geologists and other professionals in Nigeria. This appeal was made by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, during her opening remarks as Co-chair of the Ministerial Meeting of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), held…
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Nigeria chairs UN-HABITAT talks on global urban development
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will chair the second 2024 session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 4 to 6. The session will address critical global challenges in urban development, focusing on housing, urban regeneration, climate resilience, and sustainable growth aligned with the 2030…
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Some governors against tax reform bills because it may deplete States’ IGRs- Deputy Senate President, Barau
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Jubrin Barau, has disclosed that some of the governors are against the Tax Reform Bills because they fear it may deplete their Internally Generated Revenue (IGRs), saying the Bills would stop the taxing of the poor but the rich. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu sent to the National Assembly Tax Reform Bills…
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