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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 of the National Assembly by heads of MDAs , came barely 24 hours after the Senate through its committee on Ethics , Code of Conduct […]

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Business

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 Abuja on Saturday. He stressed that standards are the bedrock for industrialisation. “Standardisation is not merely a technical necessity, it is the key to unlocking […]

October 12, 2024 19 4

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General

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 efforts in advancing agricultural development and good governance have earned him the notable accolade. In his acceptance speech, Governor Bago expressed gratitude for the recognition […]

October 11, 2024 13 10

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National Assembly

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 Commission (PenCom) by the Senate. Speaking in a statement he said the screening by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, highlights President Tinubu’s […]

October 11, 2024 17 2

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General

Rep Doguwa Commiserates With Mele Kyari over daughter’s death

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, on Friday commiserated with the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari over the passing of his daughter, Fatima. In a statement Doguwa personally signed on Friday, he also extended his condolences to other members of the Kyari family over the loss of 25-year-old Fatima, who passed away on Friday. Doguwa prayed to Allah SWT to grant Fatima […]

October 11, 2024 17 4

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Security

CP Disu Assures Bwari Communities Of Improved Police Presence

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police command on Friday underscored it commitment to ensuring peace and security across the FCT, especially in communities facing challenges. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, stated this on Friday when he visited the Bwar and Ushafa Communities to assess the security situation and evaluate ongoing deployments. According to a statement by the command PRO, Josephine Adeh, CP Disu engaged with traditional rulers, youth groups, and residents, addressing their concerns and emphasizing […]

October 11, 2024 16 3

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National Assembly

Reps Committed To Legislations For Wellbeing Of Girl-Child, Says Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girlchild, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured of the parliament's commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girlchild in Nigeria. International Day of the Girlchild is observed annually every October 11 to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. The 2024 International Day of the Girl is themed ‘Girls’ vision for the future’. Kalu in a statement […]

October 11, 2024 18 4

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National Assembly

Rep. Ado-Doguwa Affirms Confidence In Nigeria’s Judiciary System

The member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, saying it remains the last hope for the common man. The lawmaker said this on the heels of a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday which dismissed a case of culpable homicide slammed against him by the Kano State Government. The court had ruled that the appeal by the Kano Government lacked in merit, further affirming […]

October 11, 2024 18 4

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Economy

FIRS Launches USSD Code For Tax payment

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targeted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above and Beyond. The initiative makes Nigeria the sixth African country to deploy USSD code for simplifying tax payment processes. . A […]

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