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Wike Commission Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali

By Sofiat Adenekan Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in the area councils of the FCT. He made this known on Tuesday during the commissioning of the newly constructed Yangoji-Sukuku-Ebo Road in Kwali Area Council. The 11-kilometer road, which is the first in the community to feature streetlights, is expected to improve safety, accessibility, and overall convenience for residents. The project marks a significant step in addressing the infrastructure […]

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NILDS DG Congratulates Prof Abikan on Appointment

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated Professor Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan, on his appointment as the Director General and Council Member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). In a statement issued by the Media Adviser, to DG NILDS Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes the appointment as well-deserved, commending Professor Abikan's integrity and competence. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for approving the appointment of […]

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State of Nigerian Roads Frustrates Me…..Senator Umahi.

...Says yearly budgetary allocations incapable of solving problem. By: Anayo Akwitti The Minister of Works , Senator David Umah has declared that he is frustrated trying to fix Nigerian roads due to low funding arising from small yearly budgetary allocations. The Minister who expressed his frustration to members of the Senate Committee on Works during 2025 budget defence session , said large scale additional funds are required to complement the budgetary provisions in form of loans . " I've […]

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Economy

FAAC Shares N1.424trn For Three Tiers Of Government

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federation Account Allocation Committee FAAC as shared the total sum of N1.424 trillion, being December revenue to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The sharing took place on Friday in Abuja at the January 2025 FAAC meeting. The N1.424 trillion comprises distributable statutory revenue of N386.124 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N604.872 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N31.211 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N402.714 billion. A […]

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National Assembly

Reps Tasks NABDA on Proper Labelling of GMO Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has been tasked to ensure the clear labelling of all products of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), in line with global best practices. The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, chair d by Representative Olusola Fatoba handed down the task on Thursday at a budget defence session with agency. This is as the Director General of the agency, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha had in response to a questions about GMOs at […]

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National Assembly

Reps Raises Concerns Over Conversion of Residential Areas to Commercials

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, on Thursday raised concerns over the rate of conversion of residential areas to commercial and semi-industrial zones. Chairman of the Committee. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, who raised the concerns during a budget defence session with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore, said beyond the Provision of housing there is need for popper town planning else it would lead to the […]

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Security

IGP Canvases Removal of Police Force From Envelope Budgetary System

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has call for the removal of the the Nigeria Police Force NPF from the envelope budgetary regime to allow for accurate funding projections. This adjustment, he explain, would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the Force more effectively. He spoke at a budget defence session of the 2025 budget for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions […]

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Economy

CBN Launches DocFlow, MDA Naira Payment Solutions

….aims to improve turnaround time, reduce costs By Oluwakemi Kindness Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has launch two transformative initiatives, the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) Naira Payment Solution. The launched by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, at the CBN Head Office Abuja, is a continuation of the Bank’s digital revolution project tagged “Digital First” which was flagged off by the Governor in December 2023 as one […]

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NILDS DG Commiserates with Speaker, Members Over Deputy Chief Whip’s Death

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has extended his condolences to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, over the passing of the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewumi Onanuga. In a statement issued on Thursday, 16th January 2025, by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman describ the late lawmaker, who represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State, as […]

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