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Senators from the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, under the aegis of the South East Senators’ Forum, have expressed their support for broader consultations on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. The senators are calling for more engagement with various groups and stakeholders before the bills are fully considered and potentially passed by both chambers of the National Assembly.Speaking in Abuja after a closed-door meeting wi...

As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day, the Federal Government has called for active participation of youths in the fight against corruption. At a high-level seminar themed “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” organized by the the Inter-Agency Task Team, IATT, in collaboration with the European Union, Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption, RoLAC Programme, the United Nations Office on Dr...

The Rector of Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Dr Samson Adegoke, has called on all levels of Government to prioritise investment in Polytechnic education to drive Nigeria’s development.Speaking during a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the 8th combined convocation ceremony of the institution, Adegoke lamented the neglect of polytechnics in the country.He emphasised that achieving meaningful progress requires a shift in p...

Nigeria has exited the list of countries blocking the repatriation of airline funds, a new report by the International Air Transport Association. This was as the Geneva, Switzerland-based IATA noted that airlines’ trapped funds globally currently amount to $1.7bn. A small improvement compared to the $1.8bn reported at the end of April.This latest significant development means Nigerian authorities have resolved the issue of frozen airline revenues, allowing i...

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the delayed November 2024 salaries for civil servants. It was learnt that the delay followed a disruption attributed to the ongoing migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System.The delay also affected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, which temporarily lost access to their funds for various programs and projects. T...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the public to disregard a fake list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media....

United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to deport all immigrants in the United States illegally over his upcoming four-year term.In an interview, Trump detailed his vi...

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution review is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers appointed by the president to 37....

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the transformative changes underway in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of security and the economy.Acknowledging the tough challenges the...

Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, has assured officials of Edo State University, Uzairue and its Teaching Hospital, of the State Government’s commitment to improving healthcare services in the State....