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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

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

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

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

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
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