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Communication Minister Attributes Rising Inflation, Operations Cost To 50% Tariff Increase

By Oluwakemi Kindness Minister, Communication Innovation and Digital Economy, Tijani Bosun, has attributed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs to global inflation and rising operational costs. The Minister while appearing before the joint committees on communication added that the decision aligns with broader economic patterns, where tariffs can lead to higher consumer prices due to the added costs on imported goods. Speaking to journalists moments after defending his Ministry’s budget of N12 billion for 2025, Bosun stated that 50% […]

January 23, 2025 7

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DG NILDS Tells Leaders to Prioritize Implementation of Gender Inclusivity Policy

By: Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders at all level of governance have been urge to recommit to implementating goals on Gender Inclusivity Policy. This is according to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman. Professor Sulaiman states this on Wednesday when the Deputy Director MacArthur Africa Office, Dr. Amina Salihu, paid a working visit to the Director General's office. He says NILDS as the academic component of the National Assembly has done a […]

January 23, 2025 9

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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 […]

January 21, 2025 20 1

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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 […]

January 21, 2025 15

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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 […]

January 18, 2025 16

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 […]

January 17, 2025 9

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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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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 […]

January 17, 2025 13 1 2

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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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