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FEC approves bill to establish National Cocoa Management Board

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a draft bill for the establishment of the National Cocoa Management Board (NCMB), a proposed regulatory body aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s cocoa industry. The approval was granted on Monday during a council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication,…

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NASS resumes as constitution review, Rivers emergency rule oversight, tax reform bills top agenda

After almost six weeks of recess, the National Assembly will resume plenary Today (Tuesday). It would be recalled that the lawmakers embarked on holiday on 27 March and were supposed to resume plenary on 29 April, but extended the recess by another week. A statement issued by the media office of the Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele,…

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FEC approves new roadmap for power sector reform

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), a comprehensive new roadmap aimed at reforming Nigeria’s power sector. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, confirmed the approval on Monday, noting that the policy was ratified during the most recent FEC meeting. The NIEP,…

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Court admits fresh evidence against Hadi Sirika in N2.7bn fraud trial

Justice S.C. Oriji of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Monday, May 5, 2025, admitted new documentary evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. Sirika is facing a six-count amended charge alongside his daughter Fatima Sirika, son-in-law Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, for…

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Tinubu hails Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on birthday

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Kalu as a seasoned lawmaker who has demonstrated remarkable legislative skill…

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FEC approves N787.14bn, $651.7m for infrastructure projects across 13 states

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a range of new and revised infrastructure projects across the country, including major roadworks and ecological interventions aimed at enhancing connectivity and resilience. Speaking to journalists after the FEC meeting held on Monday, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed that the Council approved road construction and upgrade projects in 13…

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Senate to resume plenary May 6, prioritizes tax reform, security, constitutional review

The Senate will resume plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to continue its legislative duties, with the Tax Reform Bills, 2024 topping its agenda, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced in a statement on Monday. According to Bamidele, the passage of the tax reform legislation has become imperative to overhaul Nigeria’s current tax regime and boost national revenue, enabling all tiers…

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JUST IN: FG to ban use of foreign goods in executing govt contracts

…as FEC approves local content push By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a sweeping proposal by President Bola Tinubu to prioritize local content in public procurement and curb the overreliance on imported goods and services. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, announced the decision on Monday after the FEC meeting in Abuja, describing it as a core…

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JUST IN: Tinubu swears in 13 NASS Commission members, two Perm Secs

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in 13 members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and two permanent secretaries at the Federal Civil Service. The brief ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima,…

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‘Nigerians to pay more for power, subsidy is unsustainable’ – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said Nigerians should brace for higher electricity tariffs as the government can no longer sustain the current subsidy regime. Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of power generating companies (GenCos) in Abuja, Adelabu emphasized the need for cost-reflective tariffs to ensure the stability of the power sector. He stated that while the Federal…

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