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FG, States, LGCs Share N1.727trn For November 2024

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils has shared a total sum of N 1.727 trillion, being November 2024. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja. The N1.727 trillion revenue comprised statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N585.700 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N15.046 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N671.392 billion. A communiqué issued […]

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Security

FCT Police Ban Use of Firecrackers During Festive Season

By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (Knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that the use of these items can lead to unnecessary panic and anxiety within the community. Additionally, they present significant risks, including fire hazards and other preventable incidents. Speaking in […]

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Economy

CBN Reiterates Validity of Old Series of Naira Denominations

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday refuted misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 banknotes currently in circulation. The apex Bank said in line with the it’s previous clarifications, it is reiterating that the subsisting Supreme Court ruling granted on November 29, 2023, permits the concurrent circulation of all versions of the ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations of the Naira indefinitely. According to a statement on Friday by the Ag. Director, […]

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Health

Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their protest letter to the agencies in Abuja during a rally led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). The rally which held simultaneously across 10 […]

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General

NILDS Inspires Staff with Awards and Salary Boost at End-of-Year Celebration

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Thursday, December 12, 2024, had its end of the year party, celebrating and honouring exceptional staff who had contributed positively to the success of the organisation. At the ceremony, Director General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, for his exemplary service as the former Director of Legislative Support Service (DLSS),urging him to maintain his […]

December 13, 2024

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NILDS Inaugurates Post Legislative Scrutiny Unit for Impact Assessment”

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, inaugurated a seven-member Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Unit, at the institute's permanent site in Piwoyi, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Sulaiman noted that NILDS is pioneering the institutionalisation of the PLS Unit at both national and sub-national legislative levels, being the first training hub to implement such an initiative He emphasised that the establishment of the PLS aligns with global best practices […]

December 13, 2024

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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Congratulates Kenya on National Day, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties

By: Zainab Bakare The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, as the nation marks its National Day. A statement released by the Acting Spokesperson for the Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, says Ambassador Tuggar, sends Nigeria’s appreciation for the longstanding relationship between the two countries. He highlighted ongoing efforts to build on these strong foundations for the mutual benefit of […]

December 13, 2024

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Security

President Tinubu Has Put in Place Mechanism to Fight Crime says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, on Wednesday said the President Bola Tinubu's administration has put in place enduring mechanism to ensure Nigeria is free of crime. For him "Nigerians are in turn expected to play their role since security is everyone's business". The PSC boss said although it is unfortunate that our nation has faced security challenges in all fronts, "it is a development that is not peculiar to us but […]

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Security

CP Disu Seeks Synergy Among Sister Agencies in the FCT

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has sought the partnership of key security stakeholders in territory in the bid of ensuring safety for all. The partnership saw the CP undertaking familiarization visits to the Commander, Guards Brigade, Commander 053 NAF Camp, The Commandant NSCDC, The State Director of Security and the Commander Naval Unit, Abuja. According to a statement on Wednesday, by the command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, the courtesy visits are part […]

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