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Month: July 2024

Protes: Lagos Assembly asks Sanwo-Olu to convene stakeholders’ meeting

Obasa said the meetings were for discussions that would help dissuade the youth from going ahead with the protest. The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently convene a stakeholders’ meeting with a view to persuading organisers of the planned hardship protest to shelve the action. The…

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Tinubu raises Armed Forces pension by 20%

The CNS commended Tinubu for prioritising the welfare of the Armed Forces personnel both serving and retired. The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, on Thursday, said that President Bola Tinubu had approved the implementation of a 20 per cent increase in pension for the Armed Forces personnel. Ogalla said this at…

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Return home to support my development agenda, Tinubu tells Nigerians abroad

Tinubu urged Nigerians abroad to bring back home their expertise to contribute to national development. President Bola Tinubu has appealed to skilled Nigerians living abroad to return to the country to support the development agenda of his administration. The President made the call while speaking at the 2024 National Diaspora Day Celebrations in Abuja on…

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I participated in protests but without violence – Tinubu

Tinubu said though protests were an integral part of democracy, no government would condone demonstrations that would lead to the destruction of lives and property. President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the differences between a peaceful demonstration by citizens and violent protests that could trigger unrest in the country. The President said this as he admitted…

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Kano looking for ₦60bn to provide infrastructure in schools – Commissioner

Doguwa also expressed the readiness of the government to revive the state’s education sector and make Kano “a hub of learning” in the near future. Kano State Government on Thursday said it needed about ₦60 billion to provide infrastructure in schools and bring an end to learning on the floor in most schools. The state…

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Anambra judiciary workers suspend indefinite strike

According to the union, the governor promised to set up a committee to tackle the CONJUS issue. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Anambra chapter has suspended the indefinite strike it embarked upon on July 15 and directed members to resume work on Friday. This is contained in a statement signed by Henry Ezeoke…

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Why it’s important to sustain democracy – Tinubu

He added that Nigeria looked forward to their contributions to the development of critical sectors of the economy, such as agriculture and ICT. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasised the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions. The president spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of Credence from…

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Nigeria’s budget one of lowest globally — Presidential aide

Omoniyi called for the inclusion of budgetary studies in secondary schools’ curricula to drive a robust orientation on the importance. Dr Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Office of the Vice President, says the country’s annual budget is one of the lowest when compared the other countries. Fasua said this on…

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Osun, Delta States fine Google, Meta $350m each for tax evasion

Withholding tax is mostly used for collecting tax on non-residents’ income in Nigeria where cross-border enforcement is impracticable. The tax authorities in Osun and Delta States have fined Google Nigeria and Meta Platforms, Inc.,150 million dollars and 200 million dollars respectively for alleged non-remittance of Withholding Tax. The fine is specifically for the Withholding Tax…

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Tinubu mourns Ohanaeze PG Iwuanyanwu

The President affirms that Chief Iwuanyanwu will always be remembered for his remarkable legacy. President Bola Tinubu has extended his commiserations to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday. Iwuanyanwu, who was President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, died after a brief illness, at the age of 82 Tinubu, in a statement by…

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