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Babangida Must Take Responsibility for His Actions While in Office – Nwambu

By Chinedu Echianu Reactions have continued to trail the public presentation of Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida’s Autobiography titled; “A Journey in Service,”, even as a civil society organization is insisting that he (Babangida) must face the consequences of his actions while in office. Director General, Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, Dr. Gabriel Nwambu said the former self-styled military President has held on to the truth for so long and therefore raises urgent questions about accountability, […]

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Business

Suspend Fee Hike, FCCPC Tells MultiChoice

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The directive follows MultiChoice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the commission over concerns surrounding its recurring price increases. Although FCCPC granted […]

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Economy

NDIC Urges Legal Practitioners to Aid Debt Recovery

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has urged legal practitioners to support its efforts in recovering debts and realizing assets from failed banks to strengthen the country’s financial system. Speaking at the 2024 Sensitisation Seminar for External Solicitors in Abuja, NDIC’s Managing Director, Hassan Bello, emphasized that debt recovery is crucial to the Corporation’s mandate. Represented by the Head of Litigation, Ramatu Abdullahi, Bello, stressed the need for continuous collaboration with legal professionals to enhance financial system […]

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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 stated that Bishop Adegbite made the assertion during the airlift of the 9th batch of intending Christian pilgrims to Israel and Jordan at the pilgrims' […]

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Business

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, scholars, and commissioners from Kano State, Senator Lado reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to establishing a fair, transparent, and growth-oriented tax system. “This […]

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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 Agencies (MDAs) in the States comply with the provisions of the public financial management reform initiatives of the Federal Government. Dr. Madein who stated this […]

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National Assembly

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 Dawodu, explained that lack of compliance to the disability act is hindering their contribution to National economy. He also called for tax exemption for Persons […]

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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 his office in Abuja on Tuesday. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at NCPC said the Executive […]

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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 the Onitsha Bridgehead Market in Anambra state earlier shut down for nefarious activities of unscrupulous traders. Leader of the caucus, Representative Igariwey Enwo, who made […]

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