Day: December 8, 2024

“No detection of Covid-19 variant XEC in Nigeria”, FG assures

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Ministry of Health confirms

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has confirmed that there is no evidence of the newly detected Covid-19 variant XEC in Nigeria, urging the general public to remain calm and adhere to universal hygiene precautions. In a statement signed by the Ministry’s Deputy Director, Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun and made available to newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the Ministry emphasised its mandate to strengthen the national health system for effective and efficient healthcare delivery, especially in response to emerging infectious diseases. The Ministry clarified misinformation circulating on…

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Tax Reform Bills: Northern lawmakers stand firm, as regional concerns deepen

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Northern lawmakers on Tax

Amid growing regional tensions over the proposed tax reform Bills, Northern lawmakers have intensified their efforts to safeguard the regions interests.  The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has formed a technical committee to scrutinise the Bills, citing potential risks to Northern economic and social stability. The LNDs spokesman, Dr Ladan Salihu, revealed that the committee, composed of legal, financial, and legislative experts, has a one-week deadline to recommend amendments that ensure justice and equity. This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting national unity and protecting the developmental interests of our…

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‘Nigerias tax system long overdue for reform’ Information Minister

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Info. Minister on reforms

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for reforms in Nigerias tax administration system, citing taxpayers attitudes towards taxation as a key challenge. Idris made this statement while serving as Chairman at the 2024 Annual Public Lecture, (AGM), and Awards of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kaduna State chapter.  The event, held under the theme: Tax Reform: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance, brought together stakeholders to discuss the proposed Tax Reform Bills currently before…

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‘Why Oyedepos private airstrip licence must be revoked’ NSCIA

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NSCIA on Oyedepo

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), has called for the immediate revocation of a private airstrip license granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing potential threats to national peace and security. In a communiqu issued at the conclusion of its 10th meeting of the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC), held on Sunday at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Council described the approval as an aberration of the highest order. Although the communiqu did not specifically name Bishop David Oyedepo, the licence granted…

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’32 Nigerian States record zero foreign investments in 2024′ – NBS

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NBS on FDI

A whopping 32 States out of 37 states in Nigeria attracted zero capital importation (foreign investments) in the first 9 months of 2024, up from 27 States in the whole of 2023. This is a according to the latest Capital Importation data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for the third quarter of 2024. According to the data, Nigeria attracted $1.2 billion in the third quarter of 2024, when compared to $2.6bn and $3.3bn in the second and first quarter of the year respectively. Total capital importation in the…

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“Wike still member” Adeyanju knocks PDP for expelling Ugochinyere

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Adeyanju knocks PDP

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a dead party. Adeyanju was reacting to the decision of the party to expel the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. He said PDP expelled Ugochinyere while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is still a member of the party. Recall that thePDP had expelled the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for alleged gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His…

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Marine Coast Guard Bill: Oyetola, stakeholders throw weight behind Bill

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Marine Coast Guard Bill

As protesters storm NASS, demand its withdrawal Activists, including youth and women stormed the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, to express their strong opposition to the Coastal Guards Establishment Bill. The protesters, under the umbrella of ‘Concerned Citizens of Nigeria, who carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as: No to Coastal Guards Bill and: Dont Waste Our Resources, chanted slogans and sang songs, demanding that the National Assembly reject the Bill. According to the spokesperson for the group, Kabir Adamu Matazu, the Coastal Guards Bill is unnecessary, saying…

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Tax Reform Bills: RKRG cautions against bypassing constitutional process on proposed VAT sharing formula

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RKRG cautions on VAT

Advocates equity in distribution The Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group, (RKRG), a nonpartisan organization advocating for good governance, has raised concerns regarding the proposed amendment to the Value-Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula under the Tax Reform Bill currently under consideration by the 10th National Assembly. In a statement issued yestetday, signed by its chairman, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, the RKRG emphasized that any changes to the VAT distribution framework must strictly adhere to Nigeria’s constitutional provisions. The group cited Sections 1(1), 153(1)(n)(2), and 162 of the Constitution, which assign the…

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