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Breaking: Tinubu approves reduction in IGR deductions from government agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a step to ease the financial burden on government agencies by approving a substantial reduction in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) deductions owed to the federal government. The deduction rate has been slashed from 50% to 20%, a move that is expected to provide more financial autonomy to various agencies. In response to this…
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FAAN to introduce onsite Magistrate Courts for airport rule violators
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to introduce magistrate courts within airport premises across the country to swiftly prosecute individuals who violate airport rules and anti-touting regulations. This was announced by FAAN’s Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, during a meeting held on Wednesday, between FAAN management and heads of security agencies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
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Aviation Minister to address union concerns over revenue deductions
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has acknowledged the concerns raised by aviation sector unions regarding the Federal Government’s decision to deduct 50% of internally generated revenue from aviation agencies at the source. The unions have expressed fears that this deduction negatively impacts investments, maintenance of critical infrastructure, and the overall operations of these agencies. In…
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Autonomy for LGs will boost Nigeria’s universal education system – Shettima
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the recent Supreme Court ruling granting full financial autonomy to local government councils will significantly enhance Nigeria’s universal basic education system. According to him, the autonomy of local governments, which are primarily responsible for providing primary education, will address the financial challenges that have hindered the effective implementation of the…
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Nigerian Army airlifts troops serving in North East for annual leave
The Nigerian Army has airlifted troops serving in the North-East under Operation Hadin Kai for their annual leave. Nigerian Army, in a post on its X handle, showed the troops being airlifted from the Maiduguri Airport in Borno State. “Troops serving in North East Nigeria under Operation HADIN KAI proceeding on annual leave from the front lines, being airlifted on…
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NLC faults police explanations for invading Labour House
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the explanations given by the Nigeria Police Force on the reason its personnel ransacked the NLC national headquarters in Abuja, calling for an unreserved apology from the police. Police authorities had said it did not invade the NLC secretariat but only traced a suspected criminal to the building which coincidentally houses the organisation’s…
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FG, UNHCR to adopt new strategy for managing IDPs, refugees in Nigeria
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has announced the Federal Government’s commitment to adopting new strategies to address the challenges of managing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees in Nigeria. According to a statement by Osagie Jacobs, the ministry’s Director of Press/PR, Bagudu emphasized that this shift is necessary as the displacement of persons…
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Chinese firm aiming to seize Nigerian offshore assets, Presidency alleges
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has accused Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, of employing underhanded tactics in an attempt to strip the Nigerian government of its offshore assets. This follows reports that a French court ordered the seizure of three aircraft linked to the Nigerian government. In a statement on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to…
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NLTF to partner STEAM for Nigerian child empowerment initiative
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) is set to collaborate with STEAM, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, to empower Nigerian children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The announcement followed a meeting between NLTF’s Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, and the STEAM delegation led by Professor Hauwa Ibrahim, President of The Peace Institute. STEAM, known for its dedication to transforming the lives…
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