36 m. ago Emefiele Trial: EFCC, Defence Disagree Over Forensic Examination Of Evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the legal team of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, sought the intervention of a Lagos State Special Offences Court over disagreement on the conduct of forensic examination of some of the evidence tendered before the court. The trial judge, Justice Rahman […]

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45 m. ago Certificate scandal: Nnaji resigns as minister, claims political witch

… Tinubu accepts resignation President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Nnaji, minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, read more Certificate scandal: Nnaji resigns as minister, claims political witch-hunting

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48 m. ago Geoffrey Nnaji, minister embroiled in certificate saga resigns

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Nnaji, the minister of innovation, science, and technology, following allegations of read more Geoffrey Nnaji, minister embroiled in certificate saga resigns

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67 m. ago BREAKING: Science Minister Resigns After Certificate Forgery Allegation

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu's government. The post BREAKING: Science Minister Resigns After Certificate Forgery Allegation appeared first on Channels Television.

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77 m. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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79 m. ago Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its new global health report, says that despite a 25 per cent reduction in tobacco users, the number has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024. The new report indicated that since 2010, the number of people using tobacco has dropped […] The post Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. ago RMAFC creates independent data source to bridge solid mineral revenue gap

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has created a new platform to serve as an independent data source for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Speaking at a sensitisation exercise on the implementation of a new solid mineral data rendition template in Abuja, Chairman of the RMAFC, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, represented […] The post RMAFC creates independent data source to bridge solid mineral revenue gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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93 m. ago Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects

Tribune Online Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of N45.6 billion for the execution of key developmental projects across various sectors, Kano govt allocates N45.6bn for major education, health, security, other projects Tribune Online

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2 h. ago New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers

Tribune Online New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that about 98 percent of Nigerian workers will be exempted from New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New INEC Acting Chair May Agbamuche

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a new acting chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu, the senior National Commissioner in the Commissioner currently and accomplished legal expert with over three decades of experience. Her emergence followed the handover of duties to her by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who has proceeded on terminal leave on Tuesday. The announcement was […]

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3 h. ago Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary

The Speaker also said that the Reserved Seats Bill for Women and the State Police Bill, will be given priority in the coming legislative sessions. The post Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Tinubu Withholds Assent To Two Bills, Citing Fiscal And Legal Irregularities

President Tinubu said several provisions were flawed and posed risks to financial discipline and good governance. The post Tinubu Withholds Assent To Two Bills, Citing Fiscal And Legal Irregularities appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Customs arrests 4 suspects with N1.18b smuggled contraband in Oyo, Ondo, Ogun

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A has recorded 125 interceptions of contraband goods valued at over N1.18 billion within six weeks in Ogun, Ondo and Oyo axis, as part of its intensified crackdown on smuggling activities across the southwestern states. Also, four suspects were arrested in connection […] The post Customs arrests 4 suspects with N1.18b smuggled contraband in Oyo, Ondo, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu seeks approval for $2.35bn external loan, $500m Sovereign Sukuk

Tribune Online Tinubu seeks approval for $2.35bn external loan, $500m Sovereign Sukuk President Bola Tinubu is requesting the approval of the House of Representatives to obtain over $2,847,465,000 in external loans to finance the 2025 budget deficit and infrastructure. Tinubu seeks approval for $2.35bn external loan, $500m Sovereign Sukuk Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Tinubu Seeks Reps’ Approval For $2.347bn External Borrowing, $500m Sovereign Sukuk

President Bola Tinubu has sent a request to the House of Representatives, seeking approval to access external capital of $2.347billion. This comprised of new external borrowing of N1.843 trillion, at the budget exchange rate of $1.00/N1,500.00) in the 2025 Appropriation Act for the part-financing of the budget deficit and refinancing of $1.118billion Eurobonds. This is […]

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5 h. ago My Wealth Comes From Hard Work, Not My Father’s Money – Raheem Okoya

Raheem Okoya, the son of billionaire mogul and Eleganza Group founder, Chief Razak Okoya, has insisted that his achievements are a result of his own hard work, not his father’s wealth. During a recent interview on Wazobia FM, posted on X on Monday, Raheem stated confidently that he earns his income through his personal efforts, […] The post My Wealth Comes From Hard Work, Not My Father’s Money – Raheem Okoya appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “APC’s Promise Of Change Has Failed Nigerians” – Ibrahim Little

Former Kano governorship candidate and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin, popularly known as Ibrahim Little, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim. He argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not fulfilled its promise of change to Nigerians. Little made the remarks on Monday, while speaking exclusively to Daily Post. […] The post “APC’s Promise Of Change Has Failed Nigerians” – Ibrahim Little appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman May Agbamuche-Mbu, a seasoned legal expert with over three decades of experience, has been appointed Acting Chairman of the May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To 2 Bills Over Fiscal, Policy Concerns

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two Bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing provisions he described as inconsistent with federal policy, fiscally risky, and potentially harmful to good governance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s objection letters to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session as the Senate resumed from its annual recess. […]

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5 h. ago Kano targets ₦15bn monthly revenue from 2026 to boost IGR capacity

Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has set an ambitious target to generate ₦15 billion in monthly revenue starting in read more Kano targets ₦15bn monthly revenue from 2026 to boost IGR capacity

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