17 m. ago No bill seeking to rename Nigeria as ‘United States of Nigeria’ — Reps

The Nigerian House of Representatives has dismissed online reports of an executive bill seeking to rename Nigeria as the ‘United States of Nigeria’. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-bill-seeking-to-rename-nigeria-as-united-states-of-nigeria-reps/

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5 h. ago Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

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5 h. ago Enugu govt earmarks N10bn for phase 1 of 135.4km rail project

Recall that on December 2, Mbah had laid a N1.62trn 2026 budget, christened “Budget of Renewed Momentum” before the Enugu State House of Assembly.

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5 h. ago Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland,  has told advocates of New Oyo State with Capital in Oyo to read more Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation

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6 h. ago Soludo seeks Anambra Assembly’s approval for virement in 2025 budget

He urged the House to consider and approve the draft virement for the 2025 Appropriation Bill without delay.

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6 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

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8 h. ago Awujale stool: You are not from our lineage — Fusengbuwa ruling house tells K1 De Ultimate

The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode has distanced itself from Legendary Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, declaring that he is not a member of the family and therefore not eligible to contest for the vacant Awujale stool.

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8 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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8 h. ago Reps back bill seeking to prohibit use of foreign currency for domestic transactions

Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday expressed overwhelming support for the bill, which seeks to prohibit the use of foreign currency for domestic transactions across the country.

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8 h. ago Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to cut aviation taxes by half and reduce airport charges read more Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%

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9 h. ago ICYMI: If you want Police protection, get my clearance — Tinubu tells VIPs

Tinubu said he stood by his position on the withdrawal of police escorts from VIP duties, adding that security details would only be...

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10 h. ago Reps ask FG to prioritise forex allocation to airline operators

The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to prioritise the allocation of foreign exchange at concessionary rates for airline operators.

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11 h. ago Reps seek to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps is set to amend the CBN Act to improve governance, transparency, and oversight, including separating the Governor and Chairman role Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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11 h. ago Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps advances a CBN Act amendment to boost transparency, separate key roles, and enhance oversight on monetary policy decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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14 h. ago Japan Lower House Passes $118bn Extra Budget To Finance Stimulus

The 18.3-trillion-yen budget passed the chamber after three independent lawmakers agreed last month to work with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The post Japan Lower House Passes $118bn Extra Budget To Finance Stimulus appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly

For decades, many Nigerian households have relied on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene—fuel sources that endanger health, degrade the environment, and place a heavy burden on women and children. The post FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Federal Govt Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo

Says more planes coming, competition will crash ticket prices     The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday declared that the federal government had no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares in the country, insisting that Nigeria’s aviation sector had been fully deregulated for decades. Speaking to State House correspondents […]

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18 h. ago Federal Executive Council Approves Purchase Of 200 Electric Buses For Auto Council

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the purchase of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), signalling a fresh drive to modernise Nigeria’s transportation and industrial ecosystem. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and […]

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18 h. ago 17 killed, eight injured as militia attack returning IDPs, burnt seven houses in Taraba

Tribune Online reports that the returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo, a village located four kilometres from Rafin Kada town in Wukari LGA, are experiencing...

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