82 m. ago Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to address some parts regarding marriage and inheritance in the bill. The council also called on the […] The post Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Supporters and Stakeholders from Anambra State have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Edozie Madu, to contest the November 8 Anambra off-cycle governorship election. The stakeholders under the umbrella of Save Anambra Movement (SAM) also pleaded with the aspirant to rescue the State from […] The post Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Lagos State Government on Tuesday, formally unveiled Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI), saying that through the bold initiative, it seeks to transform the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s premier destination for manufacturing, trade, and investment. Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji

Tribune Online Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Ahead March 5, conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary to produce its candidate for the Anambra Governorship election, one of the aspirants, Chukuma Umeoji has urged other contenders for the ticket to step down for him. Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers

Tribune Online Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the remand of three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly who allegedly assaulted operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS). Court remands Lagos Assembly workers for assaulting DSS officers Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Surgeon Urges Gov’t To Invest In Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery

Despite the challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare system, Nigerian plastic surgeon and burn consultant, Dr. Ayobami Aranmolate Rasheed, has said that he remained optimistic about the future, calling on government at all levels to invest more in healthcare and training. He said Nigeria can become a global destination for medical tourism. Dr Rasheed, who is […]

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3 h. ago Remove tax bill sections conflicting with Sharia, NSCIA urges Senate

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the Senate to remove sections of the tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly regarding marriage and inheritance. The NSCIA made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday. The council also called on the upper chamber to Read More

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3 h. ago Naira crude sales boost local refineries, cut FX risks – Tinubu

The Federal Government said the introduction of the sale of crude oil in Naira was a strategic move to enhance the operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs. President Bola Tinubu made this known on Tuesday, while officially declaring the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit open Read More

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3 h. ago Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights

Tribune Online Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights “The Ministry is overwhelmed with implementation tasks when, in fact, our core mandate is to design and supervise policies for the government. This is why we need the Child Development and Protection Agency, which will take on implementation, allowing us to focus on policy-making,” Hajiya Imaan stated. Minister mulls creation of agency for women, children’s rights Tribune Online

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4 h. ago CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal for launching Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant bandits. The programme, modeled after a successful initiative in the North-East that targeted Boko Haram defectors, is designed to provide a […] The post CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative

Tribune Online Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has threatened to resign his appointment if the current state Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected as the next Chairman of the party. Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Transcorp Power reports 115% revenue growth, N80bn profit in 2024

Transcorp Power Plc has declared a revenue growth of 115 per cent in 2024, amounting to N305.9 billion and an operating profit after tax of N80.01 billion. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Transcorp Power Plc, Mr Emmanuel Nnorom, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the companies’ Annual General Meeting. Nnorom said that the financial Read More

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5 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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6 h. ago Food Production: Nigeria Receives First Batch Of Farm Implements From Belarus

The Federal Government has received the first batch of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 other farming equipment from Belarus as part of efforts to enhance mechanised farming and accelerate food production across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a video posted on X.com on Tuesday. […]

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6 h. ago Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Cleared As Court Orders Prosecution Of Nurse, Friend

The Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday, cleared popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, of any involvement in the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. According to Channels TV, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, after reviewing and implementing the legal advice from the Lagos Directorate of Public Prosecution, stated that […] The post Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Cleared As Court Orders Prosecution Of Nurse, Friend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Cawthorne Channel Fire: Corpses of 3 Suspected Victims Washed Ashore

Barely five days after the fire was put off, corpses of three suspected victims of recent fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 in Rivers State have been washed ashore. The development is contrary to claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the operators of the facility, that there were no casualties in […]

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7 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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7 h. ago NNPC Shipping, partners unveil joint venture to boost crude transport

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced the signing of a new joint venture that will transform Nigerian maritime transportation. The partnership will focus on developing and operating tankers to efficiently transport crude oil across Nigeria and West Africa, reducing reliance on foreign vessels. A statement by the Read More

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7 h. ago Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

Stakeholders have urged Free Zones Regulatory Authorities to deepen collaboration with other government agencies that regulate Special Economic Zones (SEZs) read more Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

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