26 h. ago Insecurity: Northern Governors call for immediate establishment of state police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has reaffirmed its full support and commitment to the immediate establishment of State Police.

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26 h. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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36 h. ago Aligning monetary, fiscal policies for robust financial system

Monetary and fiscal policies are considered crucial for establishing a robust financial system; hence the need to align them, especially read more Aligning monetary, fiscal policies for robust financial system

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4 d. ago Tinubu sets up committee to drive implementation of new tax law

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC).

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4 d. ago Tinubu Names Tegbe Chairman Of National Tax Implementation Team

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, chaired by Mr Joseph Tegbe, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with the government’s and the people of Nigeria’s economic aspirations. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Minister of […]

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4 d. ago Security emergency: Lawyers, party leaders, others dissect Tinubu’s directive

•Flush out saboteurs in govt, military —MBF •Stop recruitment of soldiers, establish state police —Bode George •I hope president walks the talk —Okorie •FG playing politics with citizens’ lives —SDP’s Adebayo •Lawyers question timing, seek clarity NIGERIANS on Thursday received the declaration of emergency on security by President Bola Tinubu with mixed feelings as many […]

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6 d. ago PSC, NPF Begin Recruitment Of 30,000 Policemen To Bolster Security

Following the presidential directive to bolster the numerical strength of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhance national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the NPF have established a joint ad-hoc committee to drive the immediate commencement of the recruitment of 30,000 new police personnel. The ad-hoc committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abuja […]

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1 week ago National Assembly To Transmit Police Pension Bill For Assent Next Week

Barring last-minute changes, the National Assembly is expected to transmit the bill seeking the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board and exemption of the force from the contributory pension scheme to President Bola Tinubu for assent next week. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Makki Yalleman, […]

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1 week ago National Assembly To Transmit Police Pension Bill For Tinubu’s Assent Next Week

Barring last minute changes, the National Assembly would transmit the bill seeking establishment of Nigeria Police Force Pension Board and exemption of the force from contributory pension scheme to President Bola Tinubu for assent next week. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Yalleman, gave this indication while briefing journalists at […]

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2 w. ago NAL condemns reversal of National Language Policy, warns Nigeria faces ‘cultural, educational backslide’

THE Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has expressed displeasure over the recent decision of the National Council on Education (NCE) to cancel the National Language Policy (NLP 2022) and re-establish English as the sole medium of instruction at all levels of education in the country. The decision was taken at the 69th NCE meeting held […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria, IMF intensify discussions on economic reforms, growth plans for 2026–2030

Nigeria has continued to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation as the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth. Reflecting this momentum, a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by its Assistant Director of the African Department, Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, met with the Minister of […]

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