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World Bank Approves $500m Loan For Nigeria’s Road Infrastructure

The World Bank has approved $500 million in concessional financing for the Rural Access Agricultural Marketing Project-Scale Up (RAAMP-SU), aimed at improving Nigeria’s rural road infrastructure. In a statement, the World Bank said this financing, alongside an additional $100 million contribution from the Nigerian government, will help address the pressing infrastructure challenges faced by rural...
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Tax Reform Bills Will End Multiple Taxation

A Financial Expert, Babatunde Salami, has expressed optimism that the new tax reform bills of the Federal Government would go a long way in solving the perennial problem of multiple taxation According to him, the reform, if accorded wider stakeholder engagement and grey areas of concern addressed, would increase the tax net and base in...
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19.2M Nigerians Now Covered By Health Insurance –NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Says 19.2 Million Citizens Have Enrolled In The Health Insurance Scheme, Surpassing Its 2024 Target. Director-general Kelechi Ohiri Said This In Abuja At A Universal Health Coverage Day Commemoration Roundtable To Reflect On Nigeria’s Uhc Quest, Identify Challenges, And Chart A Course Of Action. He Said: “We Are Proud...
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Jigawa Gets New Immigration Service Controller

The Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has received a new Controller, Mr Tahir Musa Abdullahi. Speaking with journalists shortly after assuming of office on Monday, the new Controller promised to promote ethical and transparent operations to strengthen border security and the fight against illegal migration. Mr. T.A. Musa expressed his happiness...
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LASEPA Shuts Churches, Hotels, Other Over Noise Pollution

The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of several establishments, including churches, hotels, and entertainment venues, over violations of noise pollution regulations and other environmental infractions. The State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) made this known in a statement issued on its official X handle on Monday, Saying the infractions pose significant risks to public...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...