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[description] => Governors and other politicals who defection recently to the party are present at the event. The post Okowa, Govs, Others In Attendance As APC Hold National Caucus Meeting appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf pledges to end delays in paying public servants’ benefits, disbursing ₦8.26bn to former councillors to restore trust in government. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-vows-to-end-delays-in-payment-of-public-servants-benefits/
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[description] => African Democratic Congress (ADC), Delta State chapter has described the coalition of political parties that formed it as an unstoppable movement that would be similar to the Obidient Movement of 2023. Briefing newsmen at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, leaders of the party said ADC will produce the next governor of the […]
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[description] => Governor Umo Eno has applauded the peaceful and seamless working relationship between councillors and their respective council chairmen in the state’s 31 local government areas. At a two-day capacity-building workshop for councillors under the theme; “Enhancing Legislative Effectiveness for Grassroots Development” held at the Ibom-LED Centre, Uyo, the governor described the relationship as disciplined and […]
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[description] => Jigawa state government has approved N4.3 billion for payment of students scholarship and 2026 Hajj operation. The Commissioner Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state executive council meeting. He explained that,N1,303,545,686.00 was approved for the payment of 19,716 students 2024/2025 bursary in line with […]
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[description] => The Federal Government has inaugurated the Core Working Group (CWG) on Regional Development in
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[description] => The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged the federal government to grant special protection to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the new tax implementation framework scheduled to take effect in January 2026. The ACCI president, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the Chamber’s 2025 End-of-Year […]
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[description] => The Bolivian government centralises gasoline and diesel imports, purchasing them at international prices and reselling them at a loss. The post New Bolivian Leader Ends Fuel Subsidies After 20 Years Of Leftist Rule appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => As the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 goes into effect on January 1, 2026, ADEOLA OJO, in this piece, reviews one of the recent tax laws, the Withholding Tax known as the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024, which took effect on July 1, 2024 and its effect on Nigerians. The Federal Government last […]
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[description] => CLEMENT IDOKO writes on the recent surge in attacks on schools and abduction of students and teachers for ransom, with stakeholders making strident call for the Federal Government and security agencies to up their games in providing permanent solution to the menace threatening education and future of young Nigerians. Experts and critical stakeholders in the […]
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[description] => …Economists slam N’Assembly for poor oversight The federal government’s 2026 budget outlook has exposed rare and widening divisions within the read more Lawmakers clash over 2026 revenue target as experts flag debt trap
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[description] => With support from Amplify Change, the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) has trained medical professionals from five local governments in post-abortion care (PAC) and stigma-free care services in an attempt to reduce maternal mortality in Oyo State. Abidakun Emmanuel, the communication officer for COSWOHI, speaking at the training in Ibadan, said healthcare […]
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[description] => By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]
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[description] => The Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, read more FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses
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[description] => A forecast-beating 105,000 drop in jobs in October was blamed on the extended government shutdown. The post Asian Markets Drift As US Jobs Data Fails To Boost Rate Cut Hopes appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => By Sen. Amb. Professor Iyorwuese Hagher, OON On 13th December 2025, the Tiv nation celebrated Tiv Day, a day of joy and festivities for all Tiv people worldwide. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu instructed his trusted friend and political ally of many decades, Senator George Akume, CON, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to […]
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[description] => The Labour Party criticizes Governor Dapo Abiodun’s proposed ₦1.68tn 2026 Ogun State budget, calling it unsustainable and harmful to the state’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-party-says-ogun-govs-n1-68tn-2026-budget-unsustainable/
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[description] => …votes 68% for CAPEX, 32% for OPEX Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Tuesday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill read more Okpebholo proposes N939.850bn for Edo as 2026 fiscal estimates
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[description] => The medical university in Port Harcourt set up by Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, has been challenged to read more Peter Odili’s PAMO medical university challenged to lead research in local diseases advanced remedies
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[description] => The Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said the state government would address the nation to highlight the efforts of Governor Usman Ododo in tackling insecurity. The post Insecurity: Kogi Govt Promises Major Revelation Within 24 Hours appeared first on Channels Television.
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