December 2024 – Page 276

Tax Reform Bill Will Ease Nigeria’s Burden

04.12.2024

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday disclosed that the proposed President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills before the National Assembly will lessen the burden on Nigerians. The NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known while reacting to the ongoing criticisms that have greeted the proposed bill during an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State....

FCTA Commits Over $1bn To Education Infrastructures

04.12.2024

The Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that his administration has committed a total sum of $1,045,176,470 billion approximately N177 billion to the development of infrastructures in the education sector. He said that this, includes the N3,500,000,000.00 billion counterpart funding from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), bringing the total commitment of...

Farinto, Ojo, Adeaga Commission CSDA-Funded School Project In Oyo Community

04.12.2024

Former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Barr. Adeniyi Farinto, and the incumbent Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, on Wednesday, joined the Chairman of Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency, Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga, to commission a block of three classrooms at Iganna Town, Iwajowa Local Government area of...

Harvester’s Church Clarifies Pastor Bolaji’s Police Invitation

04.12.2024

The leadership of Harvesters International Christian Centre has addressed media reports regarding the invitation of its Lead Pastor, Bolaji Idowu, by the Nigerian Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja. In an official statement titled, “Facts for the Record“, the church clarified that Pastor Idowu was invited to provide necessary clarifications concerning an ongoing...

Abiodun Presents N1Trillion 2025 Budget Of Hope and Prosperity

04.12.2024

On Wednesday, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun unveiled a proposed budget of N1,054,542,020,147.47 for the 2025 fiscal year as he presented the bill to the state House of Assembly. Dubbed the “Budget of Hope and Prosperity,” the comprehensive financial plan prioritizes capital projects, infrastructure development, and improved social services. The budget comprises N453.56 billion...

Igbo Youth Forum Opposes Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

04.12.2024

…Says bill is anti-people, unjust The Igbo Youths Progressive Forum (IYPF) has opposed the proposed tax reform bill introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement by its National President, Comrade Victor Onuoha Ukeh, the group said the bill is anti-people, unjust, and a clear attack on equity and fairness in Nigeria. According to...

Transportation Commissioners Decry Neglect Of Inland Waterways

04.12.2024

Transportation Commissioners in Nigeria, under the aegis of the Nigeria Transportation Commissioners’ Forum, have decried the neglect of inland waterways across the country, urging relevant stakeholders to do the needful by giving due and proper attention to the sectors like those of the railway, aviation and road transportation. Speaking with journalists on the sideline of...

Lagos Cracks Down On Expired Products, Seals Festac Superstore

04.12.2024

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against Blessed Happy Homes Superstore, located at 6th Avenue, 13th Road, FESTAC Town, for selling expired Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products. This move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety and well-being. The store was found to have several expired products on its...

Bayelsa Govt Reads Riot Act To Community Leaders

04.12.2024

The Bayelsa State Government has warned that community leaders who fail to secure transformers and other electrical installations would henceforth be sanctioned for any act of vandalization in their respective domains. The Acting Governor of the State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the warning on Tuesday while inaugurating a 10-member anti-vandalization committee at the First Lady’s Conference...

Collapse Palliative Accounts With Food Vouchers, Jimoh Ibrahim Tells FG

04.12.2024

Worried by mismanagement or looting of billions of Naira on a yearly basis as palliatives for poor Nigerians, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has urged the Federal Government to look in the direction of food vouchers. Senator Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District and Chairs the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, gave the admonition on Wednesday...