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Lawmakers, Police, Navy, NIMASA, CSOs Reject Marine Corps Bill

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The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, other lawmakers, the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Shippers Council and several civil society

Parliamentary Monitoring Group Calls for Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bills

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Says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, Parliamentary Monitoring Group

Group Decries Importation of Fuel Amidst NNPCL’s Decision to Patronize Local Refineries

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Despite the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to end the importation of petroleum products and patronize Dangote Refinery and other local refineries, there has been a

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Tope Adebayo LP promotes Mental Health Awareness in the Legal Profession

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Funke OlaodeIn celebration of International Men’s Day 2024, Tope Adebayo LP, a Lagos-based law firm, has urged society to focus more on mental health awareness for men in the legal

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One Dead, 60 Hospitalized as Cholera Ravages Plateau Communities

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Seriki Adinoyi in Jos At least one person has died and over 60 others hospitalized following an outbreak of Cholera in some communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau

Tinubu Seeks N’Assembly’s Approval to Borrow N1.8trn

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Submits 2025-2027 MTEF, transmits NSIP amendment Bill Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja President Bola Tinubu Tuesday sought the approval of the National Assembly to raise the sum of N1,767,610,321,779, which is equivalent

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Nigeria Must Rebuild Military, Core Institutions to Combat Challenges, Says Adebayo

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, says for effective protection of democracy in the country as well as lives and property, Nigeria needs

CJ Challenges AGF, NBA, Others on Effective Implementation of Criminal Justice Laws

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Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince

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At G20 Summit in Brazil, Tinubu Lauds Creation of Global Alliance Against Hunger, Poverty

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has lauded the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. He

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FSRC Boss Orders Clapdown on Fake Diplomatic, Unauthorised Number Plates

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Kasim Sumaina in Abuja In line with his administration’s proactive approach towards contributing to enhancing national security, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, yesterday directed the immediate clampdown

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Abia Blames Opposition Politicians for Violent Attacks, Launches Counter Offensive

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Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Alarmed by the unprecedented wave of attacks against army personnel in Abia State, the government has alleged that “unpatriotic opposition politicians in connivance with external forces” were involved

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14.6 million Africans Die of Diabetes, Cardiovascular Conditions Before 70 Years

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Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja It has been disclosed that 14, 620,000 people from low and middle income countries, mainly Africa die of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

Woven Finance Unveils Brand Refresh, Showcasing Future of Innovation

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Ayodeji Ake T Woven Finance Limited has launched its much-anticipated brand refresh and re-launched platform in Lagos. Speaking at the launch, Woven Finance Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Collins, highlighted that the

Group Decries Scrapping of Niger Delta Affairs Ministry

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Sunday Ehigiator The Optimistic Outlook Empowerment Initiative for the Niger Delta has strongly decried the recent decision to dissolve the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs established by the late President

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STEM Investments Key to Nigeria Industrial Growth, Says Innovia Labs CEO

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Funmi Ogundare The Chief Executive Officer of Innovia Labs, Durojaiye Phillips, yesterday called on the government to implement policies and make investments that will promote education and career development in

ISACA Annual Conference Holds Nov 21, 22 in Lagos

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The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Lagos chapter, will on November 21 and 22, 2024 hold its annual ‘Governance, Risk and Compliance Conference’ at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja

Zamfara Gov Flags off Construction of Gusau Ultra-modern Motor Park

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.Project to create more job opportunities Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to creating job opportunities for people whose livelihoods are closely tied to motor park

Advocaat Law Practice, AOA Legal Advisers to Merge

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Advocaat Law Practice and AOA Legal Advisers and Advocates have announced the merger of both firms, describing it as a momentous occasion for the legal profession in Nigeria. Advocaat Law

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Agventure Commodities Ltd inaugurates state-of-the-art Sesame Hulling Plant in Kano

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… to expand agro export, support local farmers, create 300 jobs Agventure Commodities Ltd, a leading player in the agro-export industry,has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Sesame Hulling Plant in Kano to

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Sit-at-home: Four Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Anambra Communities

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David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka About three communities in Anambra State were yesterday attacked by gunmen said to be enforcing the already abolished sit-at-home order previously declared by outlawed secessionist group, Indigenous

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Presidency: Obasanjo Not Ideal Leader to Emulate, Unfit to Speak on Good Governance

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Accuses his govt of brazen illegality, assault on constitution through illegal removal of governors*Says he made poor choices in economic management, which burdened successive govts *Maintains he organised sham elections

Governors Threatening Us over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, House Members Allege

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Oyedele: No region is targeted in tax reform Chuks Okocha and Juliet Akoje in Abuja The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr Philip Agbese, has disclosed that some

LCCI: Parameters, Assumptions for 2025 Proposed Budget Overambitious, Fragile

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Edun: Tinubu working to lift Nigerians out of poverty Dike Onwuamaeze in Lagos and Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), yesterday, described the factors and

G20 Leaders Inaugurate End Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance

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Mandate task force for proper implementation from 2025 to 2030 Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Group of 20 (G20) World Leaders yesterday inaugurated a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty,

To Strengthen Operations, Oborevwori Donates 31 Vehicles to Police, Other Security Agencies

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Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has donated 31 operational vehicles to the police and other security agencies in the state to strengthen their operations. Governor Oborevwori while presenting the

LP Launches Membership Registration Via Online App, Releases Congresses Timetable

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Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Labour Party, has launched an online membership registration and revalidation application, as parts of efforts to exceed a membership size of 20 million before the 2027 general election. The

2026 Polls: Osun APC Group Tackles Former Commissioner over Comment on Guber’ Zoning

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Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Osun Progressive Youth under the All Progressives Congress in Osun State yesterday tackled a former Commissioner of Information in the state, Hon. Sunday Akere, over his

Edo Suspends All Consultancy Services, Unlicensed Agents in Revenue Collection

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Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Edo State Government, has reiterated the suspension of all non-commissioned officials in the collection of revenue. This was as Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, approved the immediate suspension

Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Advocates Rural Industrialisation for Nigeria’s Economic Transformation

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Funmi Ogundare The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank Group, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, yesterday, called for a shift from a consumption-based to a

FG Proposes 77,400 Free Mass Houses in 774 LGAs

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government has hinted of its plan to fund delivery of 100 housing units to the poor in each of the nation’s 774 local governments