THE House of Representatives Committee on Finance has adopted the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N105.14 billion for the operations of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The committee adopted the bill during a budget hearing with RMAFC management, led by its Chairman, Mr Mohammed Shehu, on Tuesday in …
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THE Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has inaugurated the reconstituted governing board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to drive the sector. Enoh charged members of the board to play a pivotal role in transforming Nigeria’s automotive sector. He described the inauguration as a …
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THE Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested one suspected armed robber and recovered stolen items in Mbiabam community of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the state. DSP, Timfon John, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo …
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THE Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for the creation of a regional oil pricing benchmark for West Africa. The aim is to reflect the region’s unique market dynamics and reduce dependence on foreign pricing templates. Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Authority Chief Executive, made the call …
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A 36-year-old man, Benson Clement, was arraigned on Wednesday before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing the sum of $1200 (equivalent of N1,829,000) belonging to his friend. The defendant, a resident of Gbagyi Villa in Kaduna, is facing a one-count charge bordering on stealing. The prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo, …
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THE Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma, has successfully eliminated no fewer than 95 terrorists in major airstrikes around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger. A credible intelligence source revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets …
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THE Gombe State Government, in partnership with some Local Government Areas, has approved over ₦2 billion for solar street lights and other key rural development projects. Mr Mahmood Yusuf, Director-General of Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency, disclosed this on Tuesday after the State’s Joint Project Council meeting in Gombe. …
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, says his administration is committed to resolving pension challenges through honest dialogue and inclusive decision-making. Otti said this on Tuesday when the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He noted …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday evening, received billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the State House in Abuja for a private meeting. Though brief and undisclosed, the meeting highlights the Federal Government’s continued support for private-sector-led growth in the oil and gas industry. The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit …
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THE Nigerian Army Joint operation, Troops of 63 Brigade/ Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have successfully arrested three suspected kidnappers in Ughelli North Local Government of Delta. Capt. Iliyasu Bawa, the Assistant Director and Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement …
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