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NECA Backs FG On Tax Law Implementation In January, 2026

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed strong support for the implementation of the much-discussed tax laws, which are scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026. The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, disclosed this during a media parley held in Lagos yesterday. While commending the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy...
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…NYCN Tasks Govt On Emergency Response

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State, has called on the government on the need to take immediate, coordinated actions to strengthen road safety and emergency response mechanisms across the country. Mr Adigun Ibrahim, Chairman, NYCN Lagos State, made the call in a statement yesterday. Ibrahim said there was urgent need for government...
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Imo Backs ‘Give A Girl A Pad’ To Boost Girls’ Health

The Imo State Government has officially endorsed the ‘Give A Girl A Pad’ (GAGAP) initiative, developed by the African Immigrants Resources Centre, a USbased NGO, aimed at improving menstrual hygiene among schoolgirls nationwide. Dr Chioma Egu, the state’s Health Commissioner, gave the endorsement when Mrs Chimezie Oji-Kalu, GAGAP Convener, and her team visited her office...
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Group To Award Igbo Mentorship-Based Entrepreneurial System

A group, Akurueulo, is set to debut in 2026 with awards for recognition of Igbo mentorship-based entrepreneurship, popularly known as the ‘Igba-boi’ apprenticeship system. The initiative was announced in a statement yesterday by the Chief Convener of the award Allwell Okata, who said the programme is designed to acknowledge individuals and institutions operating within the...
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NCPC Airlifts First Batch Of Intending Pilgrims

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has airlifted the 2025 main pilgrims to Israel and Jordan. The Executive Secretary of NCPC, Mr Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this in a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Head Media and Public Relations, NCPC, yesterday in Abuja. He said that the pilgrims were airlifted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,...
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Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Efcc Files Fresh Charge Against Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, filed a fresh charge against Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, and others bordering on alleged terrorism financing to the tune of $9.7 million. Adamu, alongside Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed, who are 2nd to 4th defendants respectively, will be arraigned...
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Sterling Holdings MD, Director Acquire N1.16bn Shares

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has disclosed significant insider share purchases involving entities linked to its senior management and board, underscoring growing confidence in the group’s outlook. In separate notifications filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the financial services holding company revealed that two insider-related entities jointly acquired 164 million ordinary shares at N7.05...
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