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National Commission For Technology Transfer Bill scales second reading in House of Reps
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, approved for second reading, a bill to establish the National Commission for Technology Transfer, Acquisition and Promotion. The commission when established will monitor the inflow of foreign products and technology into the country. The sponsor of the bill from Akwa Ibom State, Clement Jimbo, said the proposed legislation “seeks to leverage the huge and…
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BREAKING: Tinubu arrives in France for three-day state visit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris for a three-day official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, landed at Orly Airport in Paris around 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday. He was received with full military honors by the French Republican Guard. The visit, announced on Tuesday…
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Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola’s son, Jami’u as SSA on Linguistics/Foreign Matters
Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. Jami’u is the son of late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, popularly called MKO Abiola. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the…
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Tax Bill: Drama as Senators protest FIRS Chairman’s entry into Chamber
The Senators on Wednesday protested entry of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chair, Zacch Adedeji and consultants into the Senate Chamber. This was after the Upper Chamber suspended its rules to admit Adedeji and the consultants to explain what the Tax Reform Bill entailed. However, before they were admitted, a slight uproar ensued as some lawmakers kicked against the…
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Reps pass MTEF for 2025-2027
Members of the House of Representatives have passed the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework & Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025-2027. In passing the MTEF, the Committees on Finance, Petroleum Upstream, and Petroleum Downstream were tasked to investigate reports from the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Responsibility Commission alleging that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s withheld ₦8.48 trillion as claimed subsidies for…
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Tinubu embarks on three-day state visit to France
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The president left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday. According to a statement released on Tuesday evening by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the visit…
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VP Shettima departs for Abidjan to attend SIREXE 2024 opening ceremony
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday morning for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE). SIREXE is an international conference organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on “Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries.” The…
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Volume of trade between Nigeria, China highest in Africa, says VP Shettima
…urges both nations to foster deeper cooperation and strengthen ties By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the steady growth in trade volume between Nigeria and China, describing it as one of the highest in Africa. He called for further enhancement of relations between the two nations, emphasizing their mutual respect and shared commitment to progress. Shettima made…
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First Lady to unveil winner of ‘Every Home A Garden’ competition
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to unveil the winner of the Every Home A Garden competition on December 4, 2024. The announcement followed a final selection review conducted in her office by members of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Governing Board, assisted by friends of the initiative. “The objective of this competition has been achieved…
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