40 h. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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52 h. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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8 d. ago Assets size of top ten Nigerian banks surge to record N219.46trn in 9 months

Tribune Online Assets size of top ten Nigerian banks surge to record N219.46trn in 9 months Nigeria’s leading banks have experienced a remarkable surge in their asset base, reaching N219.46 trillion in the first nine months of 2024, ahead of their year-end financial statements. This substantial increase from nearly N150 trillion across the country’s 26 commercial banks in 2023 underscores the banking sector’s robust growth and resilience. This asset expansion highlights […] Assets size of top ten Nigerian banks surge to record N219.46trn in 9 months Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Max Air Resumes Local Flight Operations Friday After NCAA’s Suspension

Less than two months after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the operations of Max Air, the airline is set to resume it local flight operations on Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that the airline had suffered tyre burst incident at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, January 29th, 2025. However, in a statement […]

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2 w. ago “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU

Nigerian Senate has denied allegations claiming that the six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to sexual harassment claim against Senate President Godswil Akpabio. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Senate on Wednesday, was responding to Senator Natasha’s statements at the Inter-Parliamentary Union on Tuesday. Recall that the Kogi lawmaker had taken her case before […] The post “We Suspended Senator Natasha Over Gross Misconduct Not Sexual Harassment Allegation Against Akpabio” – Senate Tells IPU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPU: Senate Denies Sexual Harassment Link To Natasha’s Suspension

The Nigerian Senate has firmly denied allegations that the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was connected to claims of sexual harassment. The Senate was responding to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on Tuesday. Instead, the Senate stated that the disciplinary action was due solely to her “gross misconduct” and repeated […]

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3 w. ago Protesters at National Assembly demand stiffer penalty for Natasha Akpoti as constituents sue Akpabio

A group of protesters under the banner of Women for Good Governance stormed the National Assembly on Tuesday, demanding stricter read more Protesters at National Assembly demand stiffer penalty for Natasha Akpoti as constituents sue Akpabio

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3 w. ago National Secretary: PDP Stakeholders sue for calm as party awaits Supreme Court verdict

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has called for calm as the party awaits the verdict of the Supreme Court on the disputed national secretary position. The Supreme Court, after hearing an appeal filed by Senator Samuel Anyanwu, challenging his ouster by the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, reserved […] The post National Secretary: PDP Stakeholders sue for calm as party awaits Supreme Court verdict appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Group commends Tinubu, NUPRC over reduced fuel price

Tribune Online Ramadan: Group commends Tinubu, NUPRC over reduced fuel price The Conscience of the Nation, a socio-economic pressure group, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for their efforts and policies resulting in a reduction in fuel prices. According to Comrade Gideon Unazi, the group’s head, this development has brought relief to Nigerians, especially during the holy month of […] Ramadan: Group commends Tinubu, NUPRC over reduced fuel price Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 10 stockbrokers transact 55.10 per cent of trading value in February

Tribune Online 10 stockbrokers transact 55.10 per cent of trading value in February In February, 10 stockbrokers accounted for 46.39 percent of the total trading volume executed by Nigerian stockbrokers, transacting an impressive 8.6 billion shares. In terms of transaction value, the leading stockbrokers represented 55.10 percent of the overall trading value for the month, totaling N281.5 billion. According to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) in a detailed […] 10 stockbrokers transact 55.10 per cent of trading value in February Tribune Online

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3 w. ago From Natasha’s suspension to Obasa’s comeback, events that shaped Nigeria this week

Nigerians were glued to their screens as many interesting events happened in the week, which generated mixed reactions from both individuals and groups. Some of the major events that happened in Nigeria’s social, legal, and cultural landscape, include: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following Read More

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3 w. ago Lawal’s brother demands justice after player’s tragic death in Uganda

Mansour Lawal, the elder brother of Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian player who tragically died in Uganda last month has pleaded with the Nigerian government and Ugandan authorities to investigate the player’s death for the sake of justice, The PUNCH reports. Lawal’s death was announced by his football club and the Ugandan Police on Monday, February Read More

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3 w. ago Obasanjo decries poor reading culture in Nigeria, calls for action

Tribune Online Obasanjo decries poor reading culture in Nigeria, calls for action FORMER president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed concern over what he described as poor reading culture amongst Nigerian youths, calling on stakeholders to ensure revival of the culture in the country.  Obasanjo, who was the guest author at the monthly Reading and Writers’ Dialogue of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Abuja Chapter, spoke on […] Obasanjo decries poor reading culture in Nigeria, calls for action Tribune Online

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