BREAKING: NEC recommends withdrawal of tax Reform bills
The National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended the withdrawal of the Tax reforms bill already at the National Assembly. The NEC headed by Vice-President Kashim Shettima has governors as members.…
HDAN Parley FCT Minister, Advocates for Alternatives to Demolition
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has made an urgent appeal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to reconsider the ongoing demolition of housing estates in Abuja.…
Rivers State Orders Investigation into 3-Storey Building Collapse, Warns Developers Against Substandard Construction
The Rivers State Government has issued a firm warning to developers, urging them to avoid using substandard materials in construction projects. This comes in response to the recent collapse of…
Gov Sani approves N72,000 Minimum Wage for Kaduna workers
Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants, with effect from November 2024, in line with his administration’s commitment to advance workers’…
How To Renew Your Passport Without Visiting Immigration Office
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to roll out a phased contactless passport renewal system, beginning in Canada on November 1, 2024. The new system was officially announced…
Severe Flooding Engulfs Homes in Anambra Communities
Heavy flooding has inundated numerous homes in five local government areas across Anambra State, driven by rising water levels from the River Niger and associated activities. The affected areas include…
10 Feared Dead as Building Collapses in Ibadan
No fewer than 10 individuals have reportedly lost their lives, while seven others were rescued in a building collapse in Jegede Olorunsogo, within the Ona Ara local government area of…
Beggars Protest FCTA Crackdown Following Minister’s Street Clearance Order
Beggars in Abuja have expressed outrage against the ongoing clampdown on them by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). City & Crime reports that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had…
Oyedele Defends New Tax Bill, Says Proposed Amendment Meant to Usher Fairer Template for VAT Distribution
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has outlined the committee's proposal for a more equitable derivation formula for Value Added…
Sanwo-Olu Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony for Akwa Ibom’s 18-Story Ibom Towers in Lagos
In a landmark move toward inter-state collaboration, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Ibom Towers, an 18-story multipurpose building owned by the…