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Bello urges states to copy Lagos’s estimated billing ban

FCCPC chief Tunji Bello backed Lagos State's decision to end estimated billing and urged other states to roll out compulsory smart metering from 2026.
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Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.

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Akpabio Raises Alarm Over Alleged Killing Of Nigerian Surgeon In South Africa

KEY POINTS Senate President Godswill Akpabio condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian surgeon...
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FG bars non-PhD varsities from honorary doctorates

Education Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled new rules barring non-PhD universities from awarding honorary doctorates and requiring NUC clearance for every recipient ahead of conferment.
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Umahi awards N545bn Carter Bridge rebuild to CCECC

Works Minister David Umahi handed the N545 billion Carter Bridge reconstruction contract to CCECC and ordered an emergency closure of one Eko Bridge carriageway.
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Oyedele opens talks to clear FG contractor debt backlog

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele opened talks with indigenous contractors in Abuja, pledging a transparent and structured plan to settle the Federal Government's outstanding debts.
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Nestoil denies First Bank dividend blame, eyes legal action

Nestoil rejected reports linking it to First Bank's dividend halt, blamed a CBN forbearance directive, and threatened defamation suits against banks and media.
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Ovia Steps Down as Zenith Bank Chairman After 12 Years

KEY POINTS Jim Ovia retired as chairman of Zenith Bank after completing the mandatory...
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African nations threaten retaliation over S’Africa attacks

African nations including Tanzania, Botswana and Nigeria are threatening retaliatory action against South Africa over a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
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Gunmen Abduct Two IBEDC Workers in Ogun

KEY POINTS Two IBEDC workers were abducted by gunmen while on duty in Ogun...
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NYSC Member, Three Others Killed in Bandit Attack on Katsina Highway

KEY POINTS Four people, including an NYSC member, were killed in a bandit attack...
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Boko Haram Agrees to Release 50 Hostages Amid Fears for Hundreds Still Held

KEY POINTS A faction of Boko Haram agreed to release 50 women and children...
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Police Launch Search for Abducted 17-Year-Old FUTO Student

KEY POINTS A 17-year-old student of Federal University of Technology Owerri was abducted in...
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Ayeni Remanded in Kuje Over Alleged N8bn Money Laundering Case

KEY POINTS Tunde Ayeni has been remanded in Kuje prison after pleading not guilty...
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Bello urges states to copy Lagos’s estimated billing ban

FCCPC chief Tunji Bello backed Lagos State's decision to end estimated billing and urged other states to roll out compulsory smart metering from 2026.
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Oyedele: new Tax Acts target trust, not just revenue

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria's new Tax Acts target public trust, simplified compliance and relief for low earners, not just higher revenue collection.
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Oloworaran warns 23 states over stalled pension reform

PenCom DG Omolola Oloworaran said only seven states and the FCT fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme, leaving 23 states' civil servants in limbo.
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Britain has no preferred candidate for Nigeria 2027 – Lever

British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever said the UK has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's 2027 elections and will not interfere in the vote.