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FGN Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula

FGN Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula

FG Proposes Drastic Overhaul Of FAAC Sharing Formula The federal government is proposing a major shift in the distribution of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). This was revealed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, in a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. Oyedele disclosed that the federal government is set to take only 10 percent of the total FAAC allocations, while states and local governments will receive a combined 90 percent. This represents a drastic departure from the current sharing formula, which allocates 52.68 percent to the federal…
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FGN To Reverse Increasing Unemployment Rate – Shettima

FGN To Reverse Increasing Unemployment Rate – Shettima

FG To Reverse Growing Unemployment Rate – Shettima Assures The Federal Government is working to reverse Nigeria’s growing unemployment rate, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Saturday. Shettima said this at the launch of the Nasarawa state human capital development strategy document and gender transformative human capital development policy framework in Lafia. He stated that the current administration is committed to empowering Nigerians with globally competitive skills which would enable them excel anywhere in the world. STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE AT NASARAWA HCD STRATEGY DOCUMENT LAUNCH: Under Tinubu, We’ll Reverse Growing Unemployment Rate, VP Shettima Vows *** Says Nigerians must begin…
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Women No Longer Require Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA

Women No Longer Require Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA

Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval Letter For Visa Clearance – NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that married women will no longer be required to present a letter of approval from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for international travel. In a statement released on Thursday via X by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, it was revealed that this decision followed a reassessment of the necessity of the requirement. The statement noted that the initial inclusion of this requirement was in response to certain developments in specific countries, which had necessitated…
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NLC President Frowns Over Another Fuel Price Hike

NLC President Frowns Over Another Fuel Price Hike

NLC President Frowns Over Another Fuel Price Hike The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has condemned the fuel pump price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, noting that a registered private company should not dictate fuel prices for Nigerians. AttNews earlier reported that the NNPC raised the retail price of petrol to N1,030 from N897 per litre, across some of its retail outlets in the FCT. The new price, being the second increase in one month, after it earlier increased prices from N617/litre to N897/litre in September, represents a 14.8 per cent or N133…
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Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FGN Tells Nigerians

Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FGN Tells Nigerians

Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FG Tells Nigerians The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem. A statement by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, said seeking permission was necessary to avoid misinterpretation. He further announced that press conferences will be held across all states to initiate the sensitisation campaign on the agency’s new policies. He, however, did not state in what context permission should be sought before the anthem could be sung, or its lyrics could be used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s…
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FGN Approves Airstrip For Canaanland – Bishop Oyedepo

FGN Approves Airstrip For Canaanland – Bishop Oyedepo

FG Approves Airstrip For Canaanland – Bishop Oyedepo The Federal Government has reportedly approved the contruction of an airstrip for Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Ministries has said. Oyedepo made this disclosure to members of his congregation at his church’s Tehillah Night Special Edition in Canaanland, Otta, Ogun State. Announcing the new development, the man of God said he can now move to anywhere from his church premises without having to get to the airport first. He also reminded members of the congrefation that they working in purpose with the plan of God for them…
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President Tinubu Breaks Silence On Rivers Crisis, Gives Fresh Order To Police

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

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

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…
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CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market

CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market

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…
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ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

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…
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