Insecurity: Reps Debunks Summoning FCT minister, DG DSS

Insecurity: Reps Debunks Summoning FCT minister, DG DSS

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday clarified that it did not summon the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin over the rising rate of crime in the capital city. The House had on Tuesday, following the adoption of a motion by Representative Dabo Haruna on the disturbing activities of criminals popularly known as "One […]

October 24, 2024 16 9

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National Assembly

Constitution Review: Reps to Engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, Others

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review says it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations, amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu who made this known during the committee's meeting in Abuja, also said that […]

October 23, 2024 16 4

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Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has resolved to scrutinise the process leading to the acquisition of foreign military platforms by the Nigerian Navy. This is as the committee expressed it displeasure over the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas. Chairman of the committee, Representative Yusuf Gagdi, made this known while addressing newsmen after a meeting with the leadership of Nigerian Navy in Abuja on Monday. Gagdi […]

October 22, 2024 16 5

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Economy

Revenue: Tax Reform Bills to Harmonise Scattered Laws say FIRS Chairman

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zack Adedeji, on Wednesday told the House of Representatives that the tax reform bills aims to harmonise all the tax laws in Nigeria. Speaking before the House Committee on Finance, he said the four tax reform bills recently presented by the President to the National Assembly is not aimed at increasing tax or introducing new taxes into the nation's […]

October 17, 2024 22 3

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Economy

CBN Governor Says Recapitalisation Policy Has Strengthened Banks

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, says the Bank's recapitalization policy, is expected to support the realisation of 1 trillion dollars economy by 2030. This was as he said the Bank's recapitalization policy has prompted banks to strengthen their financial positions, a process expected to result in a more robust and resilient banking sector by March 2026. Cardoso who stated this during […]

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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 […]

October 11, 2024 10 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 […]

October 11, 2024 15 2

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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 […]

October 11, 2024 14 4

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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 […]

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