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The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill that seeks to impose fines and imprisonment on parents or guardians who fail to enroll their children for primary and junior secondary school education. Proposed by Senator Orji Kalu, the bill mandates governments at all levels to provide free...
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, for taking President Bola Tinubu to court, claiming it's causing unwanted distractions for Easterners. Obi and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart...
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board and management for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for a renewable four-year term, as specified by the FERMA Amendment Act of 2007. The appointees include: Chairman of FERMA Board: Engr. Imam Ibrahim Kashim Imam Managing Director of...
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced its plans to engage with major digital platforms like Google, YouTube, and TikTok to regulate social media usage in Nigeria. Francisca Aiyetan, Director of Broadcast Monitoring at NBC, expressed concerns about the misuse of social media...
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Israel's recent declaration of war on Hamas after a multifront attack has caused mixed reactions from African leaders. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration paved the way for a significant military operation, marking the most destructive attack on Israel since the Yom Kippur War of...
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Nigeria's federal government has recently announced plans to simplify its tax system by significantly reducing the number of taxes from the current 62 to less than 10. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, unveiled this decision during a...
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has decided to withdraw the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This decision allows the Nyesom Wike-led FCTA to access and utilize the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the territory for...
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Bello Yusuf, a former Nigerian Minister of Commerce and two-time senator, passed away at 76. His family friend, Hussaini Dalhatu, confirmed the news and announced that Mr Yusuf died in the early hours of Friday in Kano. Born in Gwaram, Jigawa State, in April 1947, Yusuf had an illustrious...
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu made a significant announcement regarding the removal of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from various agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. These changes were unveiled through a statement issued by the president's Special Adviser...
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Image by hosny salah from Pixabay In a recent development that has sent shockwaves across the international community, Israel has issued a 24-hour evacuation ultimatum to 1.1 million Palestinians residing in Gaza. This directive, urging them to relocate to southern Gaza, comes amidst the...
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