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2027 Elections: INEC Plans PVC Review for Sole Use in Voter Accreditation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proposed a review of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) as the only means of accrediting eligible voters for the 2027 general elections. INEC also seeks reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from

December 14, 2024

BREAKING: Tinubu To Present 2025 Budget Tuesday

Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2025 budget on Tuesday of next week. Akpabio announced that the budget presentation will take place in the House of Representatives’ chamber. The presentation is

December 14, 2024

ECOWAS Ministers Meet In Abuja Over Trade, Security

The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday held its 93rd ordinary session at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja. The session chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar will focus on

December 14, 2024

Akpabio Declares Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Directs INEC To Conduct Election

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday declared the seat of Senator Monday Okpebholo, representing Edo Central Senatorial district, vacant. This comes as Senator Okpebholo bids farewell to the 10th Senate, following his election as Governor of Edo State. Akpabio also asked the

December 14, 2024

Lawmakers Investigate Customs Amid Smuggling Claims

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The House took the decision at a plenary session on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by

December 14, 2024

NMDPRA Refutes Stopping Gas Supply To GenCos

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has denied issuing any directive to stop gas supply to power-generating companies (GenCos). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the authority also refuted claims that it instructed wholesale gas suppliers to cease further

December 14, 2024

Access Bank Expands European Operations with Malta Subsidiary to Boost Africa-Europe Trade

Access Holdings Plc has announced that its banking subsidiary, Access Bank UK Limited, has launched The Access Bank Malta Limited, a fully owned subsidiary based in Malta, marking a significant step in enhancing trade connectivity between Europe and Africa. The new entity

December 14, 2024

RMAFC Clarifies: We Are in Favor of Tax Reform Bills

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) stated on Tuesday that it supports President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, addressed journalists in Abuja and dismissed allegations of opposing the bills

December 14, 2024

FG, BOI Invest N23bn in 29 Companies to Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced the disbursement of N22.89 billion to 29 manufacturers as part of the Federal Government’s N75 billion Manufacturing Sector Intervention Fund. Olasupo Olusi, the managing director of BOI, made this announcement during an interactive session with

December 14, 2024

Court Grants Bail to Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in ₦500 Million Fraud Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, who is facing charges of alleged ₦80 billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the session on Friday, set the bail sum at

December 13, 2024

State Police: 36 State Governors Endorse Creation

The 36 state governors in Nigeria have unanimously agreed to establish state police as a strategic move to address the nation’s growing insecurity challenges. This was part of the resolutions of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President

December 13, 2024

National Sports Commission Leadership Meets President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Aso Villa

PRESS STATEMENT Delivers progress report to the President, as assignment to revamp Nigerian sports continues The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under the chairmanship of Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, have presented a progress report to

December 13, 2024

House of Reps to Probe Customs Over Alleged Smuggling, Brutality

By Saifullahi Muhammad The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over allegations of smuggling and misconduct involving its officers. The decision was made during Wednesday’s plenary session, following a motion of urgent public importance raised

December 12, 2024

NBA cautions Magistrates against Remand orders

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Wednesday urged magistrates to strictly adhere to the law while giving remand orders, cautioning them against carrying out such actions in the absence of properly filed charges. The body further called on chief judges across the country

December 12, 2024

Dangote Refinery Exports First Petrol to Cameroon in Historic Deal

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has achieved a major milestone with the export of its first-ever shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to Cameroon. This historic transaction was executed through a strategic partnership with Neptune Oil, a leading Cameroonian

December 12, 2024

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