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Tinubu Is Free to Travel Anywhere He Wants During Two-Week Leave – Presidency
Presidency Clarifies President Tinubu’s Two-Week Leave Amid Travel Speculations
Abuja, Nigeria – The Presidency has addressed recent speculation surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s travel itinerary, confirming that he is still on a two-week leave.
On October 2, Special Adviser to the … Continue Reading
New Zero VAT Policy On Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
The Nigerian government has officially commenced the implementation of zero Value Added Tax (Zero VAT) on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, in a move designed to reduce healthcare costs and boost local manufacturing.
The Zero VAT initiative, part of President Bola … Continue Reading
EFCC Declares Businessman Bolaji Akinduro Wanted for Fraud
EFCC Declares Total Grace Oil and Gas Executive Chairman Bolaji Akinduro Wanted for Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Saturday that it has declared Bolaji Akinduro, the Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil … Continue Reading
FG Generates N103.7bn Revenue from cash transfer taxation
Nigeria Sees Surge in Revenue from Electronic Money Transfer Levies
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reported a revenue generation of N103.7 billion from Electronic Money Transfer Levies (EMTL) in the first half of 2024. This figure represents a 7.55 … Continue Reading
I Have done my best, Zamfara Is in God’s hands — Governor Lawal
Zamfara Governor Emphasizes Reliance on Divine Intervention Amid Ongoing Security Challenges
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal stated on Friday that while his government is making significant efforts to combat banditry in the state, the ultimate fate of the people … Continue Reading
Gov Eno Distributes Cash and Appointments to Appease PDP Members in Akpabio’s LGA
Governor Umo Eno’s Compensation Efforts for PDP Members in Essien Udim Amid Controversial Election Outcome
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has taken significant steps to appease members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Continue Reading
S’African Police Officers Face Trial for Robbing Nigerian Rapper of R20m Jewellery
Cape Town, South Africa – Four officers of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Nigerian rapper of jewellery valued at R20 million (approximately N1.9 billion).
The suspects, identified as Jacobus Groenewald, Bradley Minnaar, … Continue Reading
Fixing of fuel prices by NNPC illegal And Unlawful – Femi Falana
Femi Falana Criticizes NNPC’s Price Fixing of Fuel as Illegal
Abuja, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate, Femi Falana (SAN), has condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its recent decision to set prices for … Continue Reading
Ogun State Launches Sale of FG’s Subsidised Rice
Ogun State Introduces Sale of Subsidised Rice Amid Broader Food Initiative
Abeokuta, Ogun State – On Thursday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the launch of a program to sell Federal Government subsidised rice throughout the state. This initiative aims … Continue Reading
Lagos Red Line rail operations to Start October 15
Lagos State Government Announces Launch of Red Line Rail Project by October 15
The Lagos State Government has announced that its second rail initiative, the Red Line, is set to commence commercial operations on October 15. This information was shared … Continue Reading