75 m. ago Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to address some parts regarding marriage and inheritance in the bill. The council also called on the […] The post Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Supporters and Stakeholders from Anambra State have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Edozie Madu, to contest the November 8 Anambra off-cycle governorship election. The stakeholders under the umbrella of Save Anambra Movement (SAM) also pleaded with the aspirant to rescue the State from […] The post Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Lagos State Government on Tuesday, formally unveiled Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI), saying that through the bold initiative, it seeks to transform the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s premier destination for manufacturing, trade, and investment. Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji

Tribune Online Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Ahead March 5, conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary to produce its candidate for the Anambra Governorship election, one of the aspirants, Chukuma Umeoji has urged other contenders for the ticket to step down for him. Anambra ticket: Okonkwo, Chukwuma, Obinna, others should step down for me – Umeoji Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Imams

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Sokoto Gov’t Roles Out Packages For Vulnerable Residents, Clerics

In preparation for the Islamic fasting period of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has increased its free feeding centres to 155 from 130 for last year, and extended support to 300 individuals’ centres to ensure that no one was left without a meal to break their fast. The state has also commenced distribution of foodstuffs […]

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3 h. ago Surgeon Urges Gov’t To Invest In Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery

Despite the challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare system, Nigerian plastic surgeon and burn consultant, Dr. Ayobami Aranmolate Rasheed, has said that he remained optimistic about the future, calling on government at all levels to invest more in healthcare and training. He said Nigeria can become a global destination for medical tourism. Dr Rasheed, who is […]

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3 h. ago Remove tax bill sections conflicting with Sharia, NSCIA urges Senate

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the Senate to remove sections of the tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly regarding marriage and inheritance. The NSCIA made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday. The council also called on the upper chamber to Read More

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4 h. ago CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal for launching Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant bandits. The programme, modeled after a successful initiative in the North-East that targeted Boko Haram defectors, is designed to provide a […] The post CISLAC commends Zamfara’s ‘operation safe corridor’, urges comprehensive implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative

Tribune Online Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has threatened to resign his appointment if the current state Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected as the next Chairman of the party. Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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6 h. ago Tanker drivers, Lagos govt meet over strike action on alleged extortion

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it is in discussions with the Lagos State Government read more Tanker drivers, Lagos govt meet over strike action on alleged extortion

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t Launches AI Training For 6,000 Teachers Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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7 h. ago Cross River govt confirms Lassa Fever outbreak after farmer’s death

Tribune Online Cross River govt confirms Lassa Fever outbreak after farmer’s death The Cross River State government has confirmed a Lassa Fever outbreak in the Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) after a 30-year-old male farmer from the Unincha community passed away from the illness. Cross River govt confirms Lassa Fever outbreak after farmer’s death Tribune Online

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7 h. ago RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years

Tribune Online RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years The Kwara State Government has paid over ₦4 billion as the state's counterpart fund for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) between 2019 and the present. RAAMP: Kwara govt releases N4bn counterpart fund in five years Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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7 h. ago Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

Stakeholders have urged Free Zones Regulatory Authorities to deepen collaboration with other government agencies that regulate Special Economic Zones (SEZs) read more Stakeholders call for synergy on SEZ regulations to boost export growth

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8 h. ago PEDA sees $1.5bn horticulture export market opportunity for farmers

The Produce Export Development Alliance (PEDA) has urged farmers to tap into the $1.5 billion horticulture export market opportunity to read more PEDA sees $1.5bn horticulture export market opportunity for farmers

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8 h. ago Release LG allocations to reinstated chairmen, APC chieftain urges FG

An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Federal Government to release monthly allocations to the court-reinstated APC-elected local government chairmen in Osun State. Oyintiloye made this appeal in a statement issued on Tuesday after addressing newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital. While making the appeal, he insisted that the state government Read More

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