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BREAKING: Withdraw tax reform bills, NEC tells Tinubu

31.10.2024
The National Economic Council, on Thursday, asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bills from the National Assembly to allow for wider consultations and consensus building. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. Makinde...
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FG secures N2.8bn Google grant for AI development

31.10.2024
The Federal Government has secured a grant of N2.8 billion from Google to boost artificial intelligence  talent development across Nigeria, aiming to close skill gaps and position the country at the forefront of AI innovation in Africa. Announcing the partnership at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,...
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Panic as commercial bus catches fire in Anambra 

31.10.2024
No fewer than 14 passengers narrowly escaped death by the whisker while the driver sustained a minor injury when the bus they were travelling in suddenly went up in flames along the Old Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which happened on Wednesday, created panic and heavy gridlock on...
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Involve local refiners in petroleum production, Reps urge FG

31.10.2024
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to develop a blueprint for the involvement of indigenous refiners in the nation’s petroleum production value chain. The House’s resolution followed the adoption of a motion on the need to reform and regulate Nigerian petroleum production to integrate artisanal refiners into the value chain. The...
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Tinubu not discriminating against any region, says minister

31.10.2024
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no intention of discriminating against any region, describing the recent power outage in the north as unfortunate. He stated this on Thursday while delivering an address during a meeting with Kano State government officials on how to collaborate in improving power supply...
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High interest rates gagging SMEs’ formative years-Nestoil GMD

31.10.2024
The Group Managing Director of Nestoil Group, Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has faulted punitive interest rates and excessive collateral demands for the collapse of many Small and Medium Enterprises in their formative years. Indeed, many SMEs lack the collateral required by banks, making it difficult to secure loans, and are also challenged by exorbitant interest rates deterring...
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Kaduna approves N72,000 minimum wage

31.10.2024
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, effective November 2024. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa on Thursday, the decision is aimed at advancing workers’ interests and aligns with Sani’s lifelong commitment...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024
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