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Oct

2024

President Tinubu Breaks Silence On Rivers Crisis, Gives Fresh Order To Police

Tinubu Breaks Silence On Rivers Crisis, Gives Fresh Order To Police President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. Tinubu alao directed the Nigeria Police Force to restore security and maintain peace, law, and order in local government secretariats in Rivers state. Tinubu gave the order in a statement on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, his special adviser on information and strategy. STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DECRIES VIOLENCE IN RIVERS, DIRECTS POLICE TO PROVIDE SECURITY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES Also Read:…

Oct

2024

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FGN Names 63 Items Exempted From VAT Under New Fiscal Reforms By Tinubu(Full List)

Economy, Business, FGN, News Flash

63 Items Exempted From VAT Under New Fiscal Reforms By Tinubu (See Full List) The Federal Government has announced the exemption of 63 items from Value-Added Tax (VAT), as part of its latest fiscal reforms. This was revealed by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The exemptions are outlined in the official ‘Value Added Tax (Modification) Order, 2024,’ dated September 3, 2024. The announcement follows the recent introduction of fiscal concessions aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, as disclosed by the…

Oct

2024

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CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the introduction of an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System aimed at transforming the country’s foreign exchange market. This new system is set to be operational in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by 1 December 2024, following a two-week test run scheduled for November. The EFEMS is expected to reshape how foreign exchange transactions are conducted in the interbank market by enhancing transparency and promoting a market-driven exchange rate accessible to the public. According to a circular by the Director of the Financial Markets…

Oct

2024

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ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Like ASUU, ASUP Threatens Strike; Gives Two Weeks Ultimatum The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met. The Union said. ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, revealed this decision on Thursday after a National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union in Abuja when he addressed the press. He explained that the union reviewed ongoing discussions with the…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Proceeds On Annual Leave

FGN, News Flash

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU GOES ON ANNUAL LEAVE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration's economic reforms. He will return to the country after the leave expires. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) October 2, 2024

Oct

2024

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ASUU Issues Fresh Warning Strike To FGN

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Sets For Strike, Issues Fresh Warning To FG The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has vowed to down tools after the expiration of the 14-day Ultimatum given to the Federal Government to meet their demands. Briefing Journalists, in Calabar, the Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Calabar Zone, Comrade Happiness Uduk who read a jointly signed release by all Chairpersons of the zone said that the Federal government should be held responsible for the breakdown of industrial harmony which will arise as a result of its indifference towards their plight. “Our Union will withdraw services, and should not be held responsible…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas, Benjamin Kalu And Others

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national awards on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu said in recognition of their contributions to the nation, Akpabio and Justice Kekere-Ekun, were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the country’s highest honours. He added that the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, were honoured…

Oct

2024

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Minimum Wage: FGN Raises Retiree’s Pension By N32,000

Economy, FGN, Labour, News Flash

Minimum Wage: FG Raises Retirees’ Pension By N32,000 Following the consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up by the government to review the new minimum wage, retirees will now receive an increment of N32,000 in their monthly pensions. This was revealed in a memo by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, sighted on Monday by The PUNCH. According to the memo, dated September 27, 2024 and signed by the Chairman of the NSIWC, Ekpo Nta, the affected retirees are those who retired under the salary schemes for doctors, health workers, lecturers, police, paramilitary, armed forces, and…

Oct

2024

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Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we…

Oct

2024

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Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky; EFCC Reveals

Crime, FGN, News Flash

Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky; EFCC Opens Up The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed its reasons for dropping money laundering charges against social media sensation and cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobriksy. This was disclosed by the EFCC in a statement on Monday. A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Bobrisky…