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Natasha Akpoti to face Senate panel after spat with Akpabio
Following her altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sitting arrangements, the Senate has referred the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The Cable reports that lawmakers arrived at the resolution during plenary on Tuesday. Details later….
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FCCPC summons MultiChoice Nigeria over planned subscription hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its planned subscription price increase, which is set to take effect on March 1, 2025. The regulatory body, in a statement issued on Monday, directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria to appear before an investigative hearing at the Commission’s headquarters on Thursday, February 27,…
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VP Shettima: Supporting local enterprises key to Nigeria’s economic growth
…vice president celebrates SecureID’s 20-year milestone in manufacturing and tech solutions By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to supporting Nigerian enterprises, describing them as vital drivers of a sustainable and prosperous economy. Speaking during a tour of the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos on Monday, Shettima commended the company for…
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Tinubu urges security agencies to strengthen collaboration against insecurity
…president stresses stability as key to Nigeria’s economic growth By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has renewed his call for stronger collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies, emphasizing that unity is essential in combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes across the country. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the fifth annual Strategic Security Conference and Retreat for Senior Police…
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TMV hails rollout of N20bn CREDICORP fund for vehicle ownership
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), a media support group, have lauded the rollout of the first beneficiaries of the N20 billion Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) fund, describing it as a major step toward enabling Nigerians to own brand-new vehicles. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Shedrach Sunday, TMV acknowledged that CREDICORP is delivering on its…
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to digital economy, youth empowerment
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging Nigeria’s digital economy for youth empowerment, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the State House on Monday while receiving a report from participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Tinubu emphasized the role of innovation and…
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Nigeria on right track, Obi would have done same – Cosmas Maduka
Business magnate and founder of Coscharis Group, Cosmas Maduka, has stated that Peter Obi would not have implemented policies different from those of President Bola Tinubu if he had won the presidential election. Speaking on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, Maduka maintained that Nigeria is on the right path despite current economic challenges. He emphasized that…
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Tinubu pushes for accurate data, digital census to drive national planning
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to determine “who we are, how many we are, and how to manage our data” as the nation prepares for its first national census in nearly two decades. During a meeting with officials from the National Population Commission (NPC) at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu…
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Senate begins 2-day public hearing on tax reform bills
The Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, bringing together key stakeholders from the nation’s economic and financial sectors. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, assured that the process would be transparent and guided by national interest. He emphasized that hearing aims to review and reform the country’s tax laws to…
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Nigeria, Japan deepen partnership to strengthen power sector
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and Japan have taken steps to deepen their bilateral energy cooperation following a recent visit by Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Malam Mutari Ibrahim, Director of Promotion and Outreach at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), confirmed that the minister, accompanied by…
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