Samuel Nelson

Proposed law aims to boost manufacturing, protect local industries, and reduce overdependence on imports The Senate has passed for second reading a bill requiring at least 30% local…
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New AGF takes over as Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein begins pre-retirement leave President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General…
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An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, at the state’s correctional facility. The directive came…
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The Federal Government has rolled out a free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus service in Abuja, offering relief to commuters facing high transportation costs. The buses began…
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Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for withholding the…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a historic defense budget for 2025, allocating a massive $126 billion (13.5 trillion rubles) to military spending, representing…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to the public, advising against engaging in any business transactions with Marino FX Limited. According to…
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The Lagos State Government has debunked rumors of a ban on sachet water, assuring residents that it has no intention of outlawing the essential commodity. This clarification came…
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The Nigerian Senate has approved four tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu for second reading, advancing the proposals closer to potential enactment. The bills…
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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two others, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge leveled against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the deadline for the recapitalization of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators by six months, moving the deadline from December 2024 to…
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The management of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has justified the recent hike in tuition fees for fresh students in the 2024/2025 academic session, attributing the…
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Renowned cleric and founder of Liberty Gospel Church, Helen Ukpabio, has threatened to sue Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, for alleged…
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 3.46% year-on-year growth in Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real terms for the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. This…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunshine, dust haze, and scattered light rains across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In a weather outlook released on…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has restated its firm stance on the December 1 deadline for all state governments to implement the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000. The…
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Chidozie Ajokuji, who endured a decade of wrongful detention at Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre, has recounted the series of events that led to his arrest, the prolonged legal…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reignited debates on the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process, calling for the dismissal of Independent National Electoral Commission…
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The proposed tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly have elicited mixed reactions from stakeholders, including lawmakers, economic experts, and financial analysts.…
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The Bank of Industry (BOI) has secured a landmark €2 billion through global loan syndication, marking the largest funding round in its history. The funds aim to strengthen its…
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