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No considerations for fuel, telecoms taxes, FG reply IMF

No considerations for fuel, telecoms taxes, FG reply IMF

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has said it is not considering the imposition of fuel and telecommunications taxes. It was reacting to reports suggesting that it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report […]
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NPC gets anti-graft unit

NPC gets anti-graft unit

By Emmanuel Elebeke In the spirit of Change agenda of the present administration, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Thursday inaugurated and inducted members of the National Planning Commission Anti- Corruption Transparency and Monitoring Unit (ACTU) in Abuja. The ACTU is an establishment of the office of the Head of […]

Pinnick to Eagles: Forget Enyeama/Oliseh saga, beat Cameroon

Pinnick to Eagles: Forget Enyeama/Oliseh saga, beat Cameroon

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has challenged the Super Eagles to approach their international friendly against Cameroon on Sunday with gusto and attain victory in order to make Nigerians forget Thursday’s defeat by the Democratic Republic of Congo.

‘To admit 30% secondary school prospects Kano needs 15,000 classrooms’

‘To admit 30% secondary school prospects Kano needs 15,000 classrooms’

Kano State Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar has said that the state needs about 15,000 classrooms in state-owned secondary schools to enable them take in the 30% of secondary school prospects who have not been able to transit to secondary school upon completing primary education.

Washington Post Editor to speak at AUN

Washington Post Editor to speak at AUN

Washington Post Deputy Digital Editor, Karen Attiah, will speak at the American University of Nigeria’s Distinguished Journalists’ Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 13. Known for her comprehensive and insightful writing on African politics, human rights, and development, Ms. Attiah will speak on “Nigeria after Boko Haram.”

Nigerian prophet who said Mugabe would die barred from Zimbabwe

Nigerian prophet who said Mugabe would die barred from Zimbabwe

Security agents in Zimbabwe have allegedly detained two Nigerian pastors and blocked their leader, Chris Okafor – who last year prophesied President Robert Mugabe’s death – from entering the country, reports said today, reports Zimbabwean News Day.

Electricity: Saraki wants punishment for defaulting discos

Electricity: Saraki wants punishment for defaulting discos

SENATE President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday, advocated strict sanctions against electricity distribution companies,Discos, who fail to live up to the terms of agreements they reached with the Federal Government before commencing operations.