Don’t Underestimate The Power of Prayer, NCPC Boss Tells Christian Pilgrims
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has emphasized the importance of prayer for Nigeria’s well-being, describing it as the sustaining grace that keeps the nation intact. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission […]
Tax Reform Bills Will Boost Economy – Senator Lad
By: Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, CON, has assured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform Bills undergoing a public hearing at the National Assembly will drive economic growth and enhance the standard of living. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation of professors, […]
Block Revenue Leakage To Enhance Your Revenue, AGF Tells States
Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, has Charged Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) to be Financially Prudent and embrace the new financial reform initiatives in the discharge of their duties. This is as the AGF also reiterated her mandate to Federal Pay Officers to ensure that Federal Ministries, Departments and […]
House Advocates Special Fund For Persons With Disabilities In Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday advocated for the Disability Trust Funds to cater for the plights of over 35 million people with disabilities in Nigeria. The House Committee on Disability Matters made the call at the Official Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for PWDs Potential Unhinged Project. Chairman of the Committee, Bashiru […]
NCPC Boss Expresses Readiness To Change the Face of Christian Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite has vowed to change the face of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria, adding that it is his cherished mandate. He disclosed this while playing host to officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC) in […]
South-East Lawmakers Call For Reopening of Onitsha Medicine Market
Oluwakemi Kindness The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives on Tuesday unequivocally condemn the nefarious activities of traders involved in the production and distribution of fake, adulterated and unwholesome medications across the country. This is as the Caucus urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to consider reopening […]
FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over Proposed Price Hike
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. The summon is in exercise of its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA. The FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria […]
Deputy Speaker Decries Absence Of Women Lawmakers In 15 States
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday made a strong case for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill, emphasizing it is but about justice, strategy, and national prosperity. Kalu highlighted the alarming fact of 15 States in Nigeria not having any female lawmakers, lamenting that at […]
NEPZA assures FTZs operators, enterprises, of maximum support
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has assured operators of the Free Trade Zones that it is poised to boost global competitiveness of the scheme and not annihilate it as held in some quarters. Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, who stated this explained that the mandate of the […]
House to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills
The House of Representatives is set to hold a Public Hearing on four key Tax Reform Bills currently at the Committee Stage, as part of its commitment to fostering a more efficient and equitable tax system in Nigeria. The hearing which seeks to ensure broad-based stakeholder engagement, will hold from Wednesday, 26th to Friday, 28th […]