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Wike Seeks Approval From National Assembly To Spend N61.6bn

Wike Seeks Approval From National Assembly To Spend N61.6bn

Wike Seeks NASS Approval To Spend N61.6bn The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday sought approval of the National Assembly to spend N61.6 billion 2023 supplementary budget. Wile made the appeal when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. He said that the supplementary budget was to accommodate additional inflows comprising receipts from Paris Club Refund, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Liabilities, and Special Intervention Funds. Other sources are Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and the Infrastructure Support Fund, leading to a…
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Officials Of FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Mabushi, Abuja

Officials Of FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Mabushi, Abuja

FCTA Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Warehouse In Abuja The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have uncovered an illegal oil refining warehouse in Mabushi, Abuja. The Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, told journalists on Thursday that the illegal refining site was uncovered during the continuation of the city cleaning exercise. Galadima disclosed that about three to four plots of land designated for commercial purposes have been converted to an area where oil and diesel are being adulterated and circulated to other parts of the city. He said that the city sanitation task force will look into…
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House Of Representatives Vow To Scrutinize 2024 Budget

House Of Representatives Vow To Scrutinize 2024 Budget

House of Representatives vows to scrutinise 2024 budgetHouse of RepsThe House of Representatives has pledged a meticulous examination of the 2024 Appropriation Bill, as presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. They expressed their commitment to scrutinizing the document similar to their previous scrutiny that revealed the inclusion of a N5 billion provision for a presidential yacht in the 2023 supplementary budget. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, made this disclosure in response to President Tinubu’s appearance before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday for the presentation of the 2024 budget.…
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2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians

2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – President Tinubu Assures Nigerians

2024 Budget: I Promise You Recovery Is Here – Tinubu Assures Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation’s recovery from economic challenges has come, saying the 2024 budget will set Nigeria on a transformative path towards economic growth and development. President Tinubu gave this assurance while the 2024 appropriation bill was before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “I have no doubt that this will be in the interest of Nigerians. As a government, we are committed to improving the lives of our people and delivering on our promises to…
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JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the sales of UTME application forms are scheduled to commence on January 15 and conclude on February 26. According to the statement, the main UTME is set to take place from April 19 to April 29, 2024. JAMB also earmarked March 7, 2024, for the MOCK-UTME, providing candidates with a preparatory platform ahead of the main examination. The statement read: “Based on the series of…
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Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

💥BOOM Key Quotes From President Tinubu's speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope ●1. "The 2024 Appropriation bill has been themed the Budget of Renewed Hope." ●2. "The proposed Budget seeks to achieve job-rich economic growth, macro-economic stability, a better investment environment, enhanced human capital development, as well as poverty reduction and greater access to social security." ●3. "Defence and internal security are accorded top priority. The internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities and safeguard lives, property, and investments across the country." ●4. "Human capital is the most critical resource for national development. Accordingly,…
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Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Yagabi Sani, PLO Lumumba as Guest at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for this grand…
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President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS EIGHT NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka (6) Ahmed Dunoma Umar (7) Watti Tinuke (8) Ella Nicholas Agbo President Tinubu anticipates that the new Permanent Secretaries, having emerged at the top of qualified candidates after a diligent assessment process, will deploy…
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President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is set to resign. The Minister has collected his Certificate of Return from Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Court of Appeal had earlier sacked Peoples Democratic Party’s Bali Napoleon and declared Lalong as the Senator for Plateau South Senatorial Zone. Details shortly… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special promo designed for our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers etc who are involved in the above events and others not mentioned during this Xmas period to…
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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the appointment is pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple, earlier this month. Ambassador Akawor has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the…
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