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Wike Advocate Tetfund Amendment to include Law School

By Adenekan Sofiat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for an amendment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act to include the Nigerian Law School in its intervention programs. Speaking during the inauguration of 10-unit staff housing quarters for the Nigerian Law School in Abuja on Monday, Wike highlighted the institution's vital role in developing the legal profession. He also handed over seven operational vehicles to enhance the school’s efficiency and announced plans […]

December 9, 2024 3

National Assembly

NILDS felicitate with Senate President @ 62.

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has felicitated with the President of the Sanate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his 62nd birthday. In a statement signed by Professor Sulaiman, he appreciated Senator Akpabio who is the Chairman NILDS Governing Council for being a blessing and a rare gift to Nigeria's Democratic Institutions. While praying God to grant him many more years of selfless service to the nation, the DG NILDS […]

December 9, 2024 1

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Security

Police in Search of 68years Missing Woman in Abuja

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory Police Command is asking members of the general public to assist the Police with any useful information that will help locate 68 years Becky Mbazuan Wende. Wende, aged 68 years old, hails from Kwande Local Government Area in Benue state was last seen on 7th December 2024 when she left the house to NKST church new Nyanya dressed in green Ankara attire. The command in a statement by it Public Relations Officer, Josephine […]

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Business

Ponzi Scheme Operators to Get 10years Jail Term as Senate Passes SEC’s Repeal Bill

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, says the bill repealing the commission's act stipulates harsher penalties on Ponzi scheme operators, mandating a minimum fine of N20 million or up to 10 years in prison, or both. Dr. Agama who spoke on the sidelines of the passage of the bill in the senate, explained that the bill explicitly prohibits Ponzi and pyramid schemes, fortifying protections for investors against illegal fund managers. He added […]

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National Assembly

Dele Farotimi: Labour Party Reps Caucus calls for Judicial Neutrality, Fair Hearing

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for judicial neutrality, impartiality and fair hearing in the contentious defamation case brought against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi by Afe Babalola, SAN. This is as the Caucus expressed deep concerns over the growing trend of anti-democratic activities and developments that undermine Nigeria's civil governance. Referencing the recent controversial arrest and imprisonment of Barrister Farotimi, who is facing allegations of defamation initiated by Babalola, the leader […]

December 6, 2024 7 7

Featured

FCT MINISTER LAMENTS POOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN GIRI DISTRICT OF THE TERRITORY

By:Adenekan Sofiat The Minister of the federal capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, on Thursday expressed concerns that the Giri District of Abuja is not developing at par with other districts due to lack of access road and other basic infrastructure. Wike stated this during the inauguration of the provision of Access road to the new EFCC Academy site in Abuja stressing that the road would open more opportunities to the Giri community and would also be beneficial to EFCC which is […]

December 6, 2024 15

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Business

FIRS staff celebrate Chairman over enhanced welfare package

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji on Thursday was received by jubilant workers who had assembled at the agency’s headquarters at Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, to appreciate him for his numerous welfare packages for them. As early as 8 am, the workers who said they have continuously enjoyed uncommon welfare packages from Adedeji since he assumed office over a year ago, carried placards with various appreciative inscriptions like ‘we […]

December 6, 2024 8 2

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NILDS Partners YIAGA AFRICA to Enhance Youth Participation in Governance

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has inaugurated a two-day Constituency Office Internship Programme (COIP) in collaboration with YIAGA AFRICA. The event, held today, December 5, 2024, in Abuja, aims to strengthen the connection between elected representatives and their constituents while fostering youth engagement in governance. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Professor Sulaiman emphasized the program’s significance in bridging the gap between lawmakers and the electorate. He highlighted the […]

December 5, 2024 8

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NILDS DG advocates capacity building for accessing global research funds

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has expressed concern over the inability of Nigerian institutions of higher learning to effectively access global research funds. He described the trend as unacceptable, given the vast opportunities available for funding critical research. Speaking at the opening of a two-day in-house training on Grants Proposal Writing for NILDS staff, organized by the Department of Economic and Social Research (DESR) in Abuja, Professor […]

December 5, 2024 4