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LG Autonomy: Comply immediately with S’Court judgement- Senate tells States
The Senate on Wednesday asked state and local governments to immediately comply with the Supreme Court judgement, particularly relating to local government accounts and the funds given directly to them. The Senate also resolved to take immediate steps to alter sections of the Constitution to give full autonomy to local government administration in the country. The resolutions was announced by…
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Senate asks FG to declare state of emergency on girl child protection
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child to address the educational, health, and safety needs of girls across Nigeria. The upper chamber also urged state governments to domesticate and enforce the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, with a focus on eradicating…
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Customer Service Week: State House staff urged to provide transparent, quality services
By Kunle Sanni The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Olufunso Adebiyi, has called on staff to prioritize honesty, transparency, and quality service in their duties. Speaking at the 2024 Customer Service Week event organized by the State House SERVICOM Unit in Abuja, Adebiyi emphasized the responsibility of public servants to ensure customer satisfaction and uphold good governance. Adebiyi reminded…
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NOA refutes claims of needing permission for National Anthem use
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has debunked circulating reports suggesting that Nigerians must obtain permission from the agency to use the National Anthem. In a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, NOA clarified that these claims are untrue and urged citizens to disregard such misleading information. NOA’s Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, had earlier provided…
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FG reaffirms commitment to comprehensive reforms in Correctional Service
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has reiterated its commitment to comprehensive reforms in the Nigeria Correctional Service, focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration. This assurance was given by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the launch of a report on the National Assessment of Children and Young Adults Deprived of Liberty, held in Abuja on Tuesday. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that…
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Agriculture Ministry inaugurates task force to combat deforestation
…ensure EU regulation compliance By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated a National Task Force (NTF) to address deforestation and ensure Nigeria’s compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The task force will work to help Nigeria produce deforestation-free agricultural products and strengthen its economic ties with the EU. Speaking during the…
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FG finalizes executive order on zero VAT for pharmaceutical manufacturers
By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced the completion of the Executive Order Harmonized Implementation Framework, which will allow the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service to implement zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to provide relief…
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VP Shettima lauds MacArthur Foundation’s contribution to Nigeria’s development
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the MacArthur Foundation for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s development and democracy over the past three decades. Shettima called on the Foundation to strengthen its partnership with the federal government to accelerate the implementation of the programs and policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at a forum commemorating the…
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Tinubu congratulates Zainab Shinkafu-Bagudu on her election as President UICC
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The President underscored the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman…
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NOA DG charges traditional rulers on community peace
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has urged community leaders to prioritise peace and development in their localities as a way of ensuring stability in the country. As chairman of the community Day of Ife-Olokotun in Kogi state, he advised the people to work with their traditional ruler to enhance development in their community.…
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