3 h. ago NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) read more NACCIMA, Organised Private Sector oppose taxation of FTZ in memo to National Assembly

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3 h. ago Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

…Unveils environmental health policies President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, called for strong public and private sector collaboration to enhance policies read more Clean Environment: Tinubu seeks public, private sector partnerships to sustain policies

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20 h. ago Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7)

Introduction In last week’s feature, we x-rayed the experiences of some countries whose Constitutions evolved through the medium of referendum. In today’s edition, we will explore the possibility of treading such a path in Nigeria under the present Constitution, with an analysis of the key roles which certain institutions such as the National Assembly can […] The post Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with 1999 provisions (7) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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36 h. ago Boniface led NNPP rubbishes suspension of Kawu, three other NNPP National Assembly members

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Chairman of the Boniface- led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Kano State, Mas”ud el-Jibril Doguwa has rubbished the purported suspension of Senator Abdulraham Kawu Sumaila and three other NNPP National Assembly members from the state. Doguwa while speaking to Daily Sun, onTuesday in Kano, stressed that the […] The post Boniface led NNPP rubbishes suspension of Kawu, three other NNPP National Assembly members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Mega party proponents can’t dislodge APC in 2027, PDP remains sure option —Hon. Mike Omogbehin

Tribune Online Mega party proponents can’t dislodge APC in 2027, PDP remains sure option —Hon. Mike Omogbehin Hon. Mike Omogbehin represented Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives on the ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 8th National Assembly. He speaks with TAIWO ADISA on the spate of defections in the legislature, insisting that the opposition parties should always recover the seats of any defecting […] Mega party proponents can’t dislodge APC in 2027, PDP remains sure option —Hon. Mike Omogbehin Tribune Online

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38 h. ago My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that his ministerial appointment was not rejected by the National Assembly, but by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that in August 2023, the Senate withheld the confirmation of El-Rufai as a ministerial nominee, citing security reports from the State Security Service for the action. But speaking on […] The post My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El-Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Senate didn’t block my ministerial appointment, Tinubu did –El

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rubbished the notion that his hope to serve as a minister in the President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was dashed by the National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, last night, El-Rufai said claims that the Senate rejected his nomination over security concerns should not […] The post Senate didn’t block my ministerial appointment, Tinubu did –El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspension

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kano State chapter, on Monday, announced the suspension of four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. The Kano  State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, named the four affected federal lawmakers as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani  Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum. But in a joint statement, Read More

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50 h. ago National Assembly didn’t reject me, Tinubu changed his mind – El

Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, has claimed that he was not actually rejected by the National Assembly as read more National Assembly didn’t reject me, Tinubu changed his mind – El-Rufai

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51 h. ago Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country

Tribune Online Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again reassured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform bills before both chambers of the National Assembly are not skewed against any section of the country. The Senator representing Niger East and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, restated President Tinubu’s assurance on Monday while speaking at […] Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Six contentious clauses lawmakers may amend in tax reform bills

The four tax bills before the National Assembly intended to reform Nigeria’s tax system, which has been described as one read more Six contentious clauses lawmakers may amend in tax reform bills

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52 h. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Tinubu not N’Assembly rejected me as ministerial nominee — El

A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that President Bola Tinubu rejected him as a ministerial nominee and not the National Assembly. He made this disclosure on Monday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s programme, Prime Time. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said the President changed his Read More

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56 h. ago Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues

Tribune Online Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Leke Abejide, has reaffirmed the commitment of members of the National Assembly from Okunland to the realisation of the age-long agitation by the Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State for the creation of Okun State. Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues Tribune Online

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56 h. ago You Have Lost Your Seats In Rivers Assembly, NASS Caucus Tells Pro

The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has reminded the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and 26 other members of the State House of Assembly that they have lost their seats after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, leader of the […]

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57 h. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

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57 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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60 h. ago Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the proposed tax reforms bill currently at the National Assembly will provide much-needed relief to low-income earners while creating a more business-friendly environment. Oyedele, who spoke over the weekend at the 2025 Annual General Meeting […] The post Tax reform will ease burden on poor, boost business – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema

As FOUYE graduates 8,444, confers honorary degrees on four eminent Nigerians at 9th convocation   From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Dr Allen Onyema has called on the private sector, business entrepreneurs and the affluent in the country to contribute to the development of the education sector The Air Peace boss […] The post Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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