Revenue: Tax Reform Bills to Harmonise Scattered Laws say FIRS Chairman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zack Adedeji, on Wednesday told the House of Representatives that the tax reform bills aims to harmonise all the tax laws in Nigeria. Speaking before the House Committee on Finance, he said the four tax reform bills recently presented by the President to the […]
World Food Day: Experts, Activists task FG on prohibition of GMOs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Public Health experts and food sovereignty activists on Wednesday, called on the Nigerian Government to stop the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into the Nigerian food system. The call was contained in a statement, issued after a virtual meeting by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) to commemorate the 2024 […]
CBN Governor Says Recapitalisation Policy Has Strengthened Banks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the Bank’s recapitalization policy, is expected to support the realisation of 1 trillion dollars economy by 2030. This was as he said the Bank’s recapitalization policy has prompted banks to strengthen their financial positions, a process expected to result in […]
IGP highlights achievements of Intelligence led-policung
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police says it successfully rescued over three hundred kidnapped victims and made arrests of over ten thousand suspects in connection to various crimes across the country in the last three months The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun who disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a conference of Senior […]
PSC Launches Twin Anti-Corruption Programmes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission on Wednesday, took a bold step in the fight against corruption with the elevation and inauguration of a Standing Committee on Procurement and the launching of the PSC Whistle blowing Policy. These developments are tailored to improve transparency, accountability and integrity in the conduct of government business in the Commission. […]
Jigawa Tanker Explosion Has Left Our Nation In Shock, Mourning, Says Deputy Speaker, Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion that occurred Tuesday night at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State. Kalu also commiserated with the government and the entire people of Jigawa State […]
Don’t Disregard NASS Invitations – President Tinubu tells MDAs
By Anayo Akwitti The Presidency on Monday called on heads of government Ministries , Departments and Agencies ( MDAs), to always honour invitations for appearances at the National Assembly in line with existing cordial working relationship between the Executive and legislative arms of government. The call from the President on the need for honouring invitations […]
Standards Are Critical For Industrialisation, Says SON DG
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has called on all stakeholders to prioritise the implementation of standards in their respective fields for National Development. This is according to the Director-General of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, who stated this during a walk by the SON to commemorate the 2024 World Standards Day in […]
Gov Bago Wins VOA Torchbearer Award for outstanding Leadership
By Oluwakemi Kindness Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has been awarded the 2024 Voice of Africa (VOA) Canada Torchbearer Award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to agriculture, food security, and infrastructural development in the state. The award recognizes individuals and organizations making significant contributions to Black communities worldwide. According to a statement, Governor Bago’s […]
Presidential Aide Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Financial Reforms As Senate Screens PenCom DG
By Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his ongoing financial reforms and emphasis on fiscal discipline. This he said is as particularly demonstrated during the screening of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, the newly appointed Director-General of the National Pension […]