Abia Governor Alex Otti has officially repealed the controversial practice of paying pensions to former Governors and their Deputies, a legacy of the previous administration. The newly signed law, named the “Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions (Repeal) Law, 2024,” marks a significant shift in governmental policy.
Governor Otti...
In a recent development addressing the escalating insecurity crisis in Nigeria, sixteen state governors have officially thrown their weight behind the establishment of state police forces. This groundbreaking move was unveiled by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, following the 140th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting...
...Approve N30bn For Severance/Inauguration of Outgoing, Incoming 9th and 10th Assembly
The House of Representatives greenlit the extension of the N2.177 trillion Supplementary Act, 2023, to June 30, 2024, responding to President Bola Tinubu's request. This decision comes with detailed allocations across crucial sectors, highlighting the nation's fiscal priorities.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive temporarily halting ministers, agency heads, and government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips for three months, starting April 1, 2024. The ban, aimed at cost reduction and responsible fiscal management, requires officials to seek presidential approval at least two...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the clearance of a $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog, marking a crucial milestone under Governor Yemi Cardoso's leadership and bolstering economic confidence.
Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, affirmed this achievement, stating, "We have settled all valid FX...
Eight nurses in Nigeria have taken legal action against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Minister of Health, dragging them to the National Industrial Court in Abuja. The dispute stems from a new circular introduced by the NMCN, which outlines revised guidelines for certificate verification...
The Senate ad hoc Committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans and the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) has reiterated the demand for the full recovery of the loans. Senator Isah Jibrin, the Committee's Chairman, emphasized this stance after a crucial meeting with officials from the Central Bank...
Troops from Operation WHIRL PUNCH, part of the Nigerian military, launched a successful raid on a hideout located near Palele in Niger State, targeting terrorists and their logistics suppliers. Acting on credible intelligence indicating the presence of a weapons cache, the troops deployed air assets to eliminate the threats...
The House of Representatives has given the green light to the proposed budget of N1.28 trillion for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the fiscal year 2024, marking a significant milestone in the capital's financial planning.r
This crucial decision was made on Tuesday following a comprehensive presentation for consideration by...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, disclosed his decision to neglect road repairs in opposition strongholds, prioritizing infrastructure development in alignment with his party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
During the inauguration of 12km of roads in Okpoko, Governor Soludo justified his actions, stating, "I rejected the advice to develop Nwokedi...
