Local News
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77Nigeria, UN Seek $306m for Food Aid in 3 States
The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners, yesterday launched an appeal seeking $306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition...
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69FG Unveils Plan to Tackle Energy Crisis
The federal government has unveiled a national energy master plan to address the challenges of energy facing the country. The documents: “National...
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763FG Plans Performance-Based Salary Scheme for Workers
A new wage system based on employee’s productivity in the civil service is underway, the Federal Government said on Monday. The government...
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178Lagos Rakes in ₦3.9b from Oil Derivation Payouts
Lagos State Government yesterday disclosed that the sum of N3.911 billion was realised since it became an oil producing state. It also...
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68Tax Panel Proposes VAT Removal on Food, Education, Healthcare
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that his committee will be proposing...
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168FG, NSIA to Provide ₦1.325trn funding for Metering Initiative
The Federal Government and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) are to provide N1.325 trillion billion towards the funding of the Presidential Metering...
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58Senate Begins Probe of Stalled $18.5b Abuja Centenary City Project
The Senate yesterday set up a seven-member ad hoc committee to investigate what caused the stalling of the $18.5 billion Abuja Centenary Economic...
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66CBN Clarifies Export Proceeds’ Repatriation, Utilisation By Oil Companies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday clarified that 50 per cent balance of the repatriated export proceeds could be used to...
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59FG to Sanction Marketers Diverting Fuel
As fuel queues subside across filling stations, the Federal Government says it will sanction marketers hoarding and diverting Premium Motor Spirit. The...
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64States, LGs to Get 90% VAT Revenue –Panel
The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has proposed reviewing states’ and local governments’ share of the Value Added Tax...
