NILDS LAUDS KWARA PROJECT, DESCRIBES AS UNPRECEDENTED

NILDS LAUDS KWARA PROJECT, DESCRIBES AS UNPRECEDENTED

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has described the recently inaugurated Kwara State Legacy Projects as unprecedented. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman congratulates the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, CON, for the successful execution of the projects under the Renewed Hope Initiative. He commended the state […]

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Economy

Introduce Deposit Insurance module into curriculum, NDIC Tells ICAN

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for the introduction of Deposit Insurance module into the curriculum of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), examinations. This is according to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Bello Hassan, who says this initiative is essential to enhance understanding of the Deposit Insurance Scheme among ICAN members, who represent a significant portion of potential bankers […]

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National Assembly

Reps Probes allege land grabbing in Port Harcourt

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives committee on Public Petitions has invited one Ifeanyi Emenike of FGlobal Properties Limited to appear before it January 30 to answer charges on land grabbing and sponsorship of violence. The summon by the committee follows a petition filed by Collins Adele, on behalf of twenty three allottees of a Federal government land scheme in Rumueme, Port Harcourt. According to a statement on Sunday by […]

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National Assembly

Reps Receives Money Laundering Petition Against Commercial Bank

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has received a money laundering petition against Sterling Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Shell Petroleum in Abuja. The petition was submitted to the House Committee on Public Petitions during a hearing in Abuja by Maiden Systems Ltd. Speaking at the hearing, the Nigeria police said it initiated an investigation into Sterling Bank, focusing on allegations of money laundering, unauthorised deductions, and […]

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News

FG Approves Temporary Access Road Connecting Saburi 1 and 2

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal government has Approved Temporary access road connecting Saburi 1 and 2 to ONEX and the Old Keffi-Dei-Dei International Market Speaking during the commissioning in Abuja, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike emphasized that the development of rural areas is central to this administration’s vision. "This project is not just about roads; it’s about creating economic opportunities and improving the quality of life […]

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News

Customs CG Cautions Officers Against Lobbying For Promotion

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi, has cautioned men of the Service against lobbying for unmerited promotion. CGC Adeniyi handed down the warning during the decoration of newly appointed and promoted officers at its headquarters in Abuja. The decorations followed the confirmation of the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and seven Assistant Comptrollers General (ACGs), other 4,291 senior officers and 1,419 junior officers […]

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Telecom Tariff Increase Must Result In Service Improvement – FCCPC

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has task telecom operators to prioritise visible and measurable improvements in network reliability, speed, accessibility, and customer service as part of any tariff adjustment. The FCCPC says the rationale for the increase must be reflected in better services for consumers who rely on telecommunications for both personal and business purposes. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Commission, […]

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Featured

FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada

By Sofiat Adenekan FCT Minister Highlights Development Plans for Gwagwalada The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has outlined significant developmental projects earmarked for Gwagwalada Area Council, underscoring the Federal Government's commitment to the growth of satellite towns. Wike who stated this during the commissioning of Paikom-Kore Ibwa 9 kilometres road, on Wednesday in Abuja, detailed ongoing and planned initiatives, including critical infrastructure, education, and security enhancements. The […]

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Communications

Communication Minister Attributes Rising Inflation, Operations Cost To 50% Tariff Increase

By Oluwakemi Kindness Minister, Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs. The Minister while appearing before the joint committees on communication added that the decision aligns with broader economic patterns, where tariffs can lead to higher consumer prices due to the added costs on imported goods. Speaking to journalists moments after defending his Ministry’s […]

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