1 hour ago N200bn Agric credit dispute: Appeal Court slams NAIC, upholds First Bank victory

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) against First Bank of Nigeria in the long-running dispute over the disbursement of the Federal Government’s N200 billion Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme. The decision was one of seven precedent-setting judgments delivered in six hours on Friday by Justice […]

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30 h. ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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53 h. ago Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began moves to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing the death penalty for perpetrators read more Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

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1 week ago House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30

Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a bill to lower the minimum age for contesting governorship and Senate seats from 35 to 30, moving the proposal to the committee stage in the latest push to expand youth participation in politics. Lawmakers passed the measure — sponsored by Rep. Esin Etim and 24 others — […] The post House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sexual Harassment: Senate’s Proposed Punishment Not Stiff Enough – Foundation

A non-governmental organisation, Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has flayed the National Assembly ‘s proposed 14-year jail punishment for lecturers found sexually harassing students, saying that it’s not stiff enough in view of the consequences on Nigeria’s education sector. The founder of WOMCEF, Mrs Glorious Amalu – Jack, said that most of the lecturers […]

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2 w. ago ATBU, Alumni Reject Senate’s Move To Convert Varsity To Conventional Institution

The management and alumni of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, have rejected the proposed legislation being sponsored by Senator Shehu Buba Umar to change the university from a specialised institution of technology to a conventional university. The bill, currently at the public hearing stage in the Nigerian Senate, seeks to expand ATBU’s curriculum […]

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2 w. ago Senate proposes ₦1trn capital base for NEXIM Bank, new insurance tribunal

The Senate on Wednesday advanced major financial reforms aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s economic institutions, with proposals that include raising the read more Senate proposes ₦1trn capital base for NEXIM Bank, new insurance tribunal

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2 w. ago NDIC advises depositors to maintain alternate account for reimbursement

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has advised bank depositors across the country to maintain an alternate account in another read more NDIC advises depositors to maintain alternate account for reimbursement

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2 w. ago Open Alternative Accounts for Faster Resolution, Deposit Insurance Corporation Urges Bank Customers

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has advised bank customers across the country to open and maintain alternative accounts in other financial institutions with matching personal details, to enable them to access their funds quickly in the unlikely event of bank distress. The managing director and chief executive of the NDIC, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, […]

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3 w. ago Senate Considers Bill To Establish National ICT Centre In Enugu

The Senate yesterday debated a bill seeking to establish a National Centre for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nkanu West, Enugu State, aimed at driving innovation, digital literacy, and technological development across Nigeria. Leading the debate, Senator Kelvin Chukwu (Enugu East) said the proposed centre would serve as a hub for ICT education, research, […]

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