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Kwara defends tax deductions on minimum wage

The Kwara State Government has clarified the recent tax deductions from workers’ salaries following the implementation of the new minimum wage. It explained that these deductions were in line with statutory requirements and part of a previously agreed adjustment with labour unions and the private sector. In a statement signed by the Ag. Head, Corporate...
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AGF orders police to transfer #EndBadGovernance protesters case file

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stepped into the legal proceedings surrounding the recent arraignment of #EndBadGovernance protesters, by directing the Nigeria Police Force to transfer the case file to his office for review. The protest, which culminated in multiple arrests, saw suspects arraigned in court on charges...
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Police kill six, recover firearms in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has neutralised six hoodlums in a crackdown against criminal elements in the Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The police operatives also recovered arms and ammunition during the operations. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Awwal Musa, stated this at a news conference on Friday in...
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FG, Morocco, ECOWAS drive $26bn African gas pipeline initiative

The Federal Government, the Economic Community of West African States, alongside Morocco and Mauritania, have stated their commitment to push forward in the development of the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project. Officials representing various countries at the ECOWAS Inter-Ministerial Meeting of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project stated that they are collaborating with partners to advance...
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Ibadan building collapse sad occurrence – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has sympatised with the victims and families of those who were involved in the building collapse incident in Ibadan. Oba Olakulehin, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olugbemiga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday, described the incident as worrisome and unfortunate. The PUNCH reports...
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Nigeria eyes top 80 in human capital index

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said the Federal Government is determined to position the nation among the top 80 countries on the global Human Capital Index by building a healthier, better-educated and empowered Nigeria. The task, Shettima said, is ambitious but quite achievable, just as he called on all Nigerians, including policymakers and community...
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FG unveils council to tackle flooding, erosion, others

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the National Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification Management Council at the State House, Abuja. The creation of the council followed recommendations from an updated roadmap on disaster management developed by a committee led by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo under the direction of the National Economic Council. The...
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