63 minutes ago CISLAC Warns Against Budget Padding, Demands Accountability In 2025 Budget

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the 2025 Federal Budget of Restoration, urging the federal government to prioritize transparency, accountability, and alignment with Nigerians’ needs. In a statement signed by its executive director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such […]

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2 hours ago Poor records, deceased shareholders drive N215bn unclaimed dividend crisis

Unclaimed dividends, a persistent challenge in Nigeria’s capital market, have sparked frustration among shareholders. The issue remains unresolved despite the introduction of electronic systems and reforms by the Securities and Exchange Commission. TEMITOPE AINA addresses questions about systemic inefficiencies, lapses by registrars, and the impact of dead shareholders. Introduction The Nigerian capital market, which has Read More

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5 hours ago BREAKING: Nigeria is moving forward regardless of critics, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that the country under his leadership is progressing and on the path of recovery. The Nigerian leader stated on Monday night this while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. Tinubu stated that the 2025 budget is a budget of restoration of hope regardless of the critics Read More

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5 hours ago FCTA extends security contracts for Abuja mail mass transit system to 2026

To construct two multi-event sports centres From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the extension of security contracts for the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) system, ensuring enhanced protection for the rail infrastructure through 2026. This was disclosed during a press briefing following an Executive Council meeting chaired by […] The post FCTA extends security contracts for Abuja mail mass transit system to 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 hours ago Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare

Tribune Online Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare In a bid to ease the financial burden on Nigerians traveling for the 2024 Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Ministry of Transportation has rolled out a 50% discount on road transport fares.   This initiative will be available from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025, across major transport parks in the country. Here […] Yuletide: Full list of parks to get FG’s 50% discount on transport fare Tribune Online

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7 hours ago Decisive action needed against terrorism, CDS tells newly promoted officers

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged newly promoted Nigerian Navy and Army senior officers to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against terrorism and banditry. According to him, it is high time the military decisively tackled the scourge, which has plagued the country for the past 15 years. He Read More

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8 hours ago Indicators Point to a Violent Upswing for Solana (SOL) and New Viral Crypto as Ethereum (ETH) Eyes $6000 in January 2025

There are plenty of prospects in the cryptocurrency market; three names now dominate discussions: Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Rexas Finance (RXS). While Ethereum targets a $6000 price and Solana sights on $500, the new viral crypto, Rexas Finance, presents a remarkable possibility for investors seeking an exponential increase. It has the potential to rise Read More

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9 hours ago 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations

Tribune Online 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafisanjani, on Monday expressed serious concerns regarding the N49.7 trillion proposed in the 2025 budget proposal, urging the Federal Government to prioritise transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. Comrade Rafsanjani, in a statement made available to journalists in […] 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Tribune Online

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10 hours ago South Sudan overwhelmed by refugee influx, cholera outbreaks, says MSF

South Sudan is facing a “completely overwhelming” influx of refugees from war-torn Sudan as well as a rapidly growing cholera epidemic, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday. The medical charity said up to 5,000 people were crossing the border every day. The United Nations recently put the figure even higher at 7,000 to 10,000 a day. Read More

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12 hours ago 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD

Launches “Operation Eagle Eye” to promote road safety during yuletide From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) on Monday disclosed that it successfully rescued over 3,500 lives from various emergencies through 165 calls on its 112 emergency toll-free number. Acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, made the disclosure while giving […] The post 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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