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Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.
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PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months

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Senate Warns MDAs: No 2025 Funds Without Accountability

The Senate warns MDAs to account for 2024 funds or risk zero allocations in the 2025 budget amid financial accountability concerns
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Nigeria’s GDP Plummets, $1 Trillion Economy at Risk

Nigeria's GDP in 2024 faces a steep decline, fueled by currency devaluation, threatening the $1 trillion economy goal
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Akume Urges Patience, Waits Till 2031 For Northern Presidency Bid

SGF Akume advises Atiku and northern politicians to look into 2031.
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Deputy Speaker Kalu Lauds Tinubu’s Appointments to South East Development Commission Board

Deputy Speaker Kalu lauds Tinubu's South East Development Commission board appointments, urging action to address infrastructure and environmental challenges.
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Ex-Niger Governor Criticizes Opposition to Tax Bills, Faults Government Communication

Former Niger governor criticizes tax bill opposition, blames poor government communication for public misunderstandings
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Border Patrol Joint Seizes Rifles, Cartidges, Worth 36bn

N36bn worth of contraband comprising rifles, cartridges and illegal goods have been seized by Joint Border Patrol from 2019 till date.
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Kano Government Blames Federal Government for Emir’s Palace Barricade

Kano government condemns federal government’s decision to barricade the Emir’s palace, calling it undemocratic.
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Niger Delta’s Inclusion in Biafra Agenda: PANDEF, IPOBI Clash

Niger Delta’s inclusion in Biafra is rejected by PANDEF, but the IPOB insists on peaceful advocacy and enrollment by referendum.
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Tax Reforms Endored by CITN, Advises FG to rethink Derivation Principle

CITN calls FG for derivation principle lapse which is signaling success to tax reforms.
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Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to Nigerian firms to boost local content

Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to indigenous companies, boosting Nigeria’s local content and economic development in the oil industry
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FG to Establish N20b Credit Fund for Local Automobile Assembly

FG unveils ₦20 billion credit scheme in automobile industry to spur demand for locally produced vehicles.
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Ahead of Elections, Jonathan leads West African Elders forum to Ghana

On a mission to observe Ghana's December election, WAEF leader EF Goodluck Jonathan encourages Ghanaians to maintain peace, democracy and transparency, describing the country as a model for the continent.
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Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.
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PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months
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NCAA Summons 13 Airlines Over Growing Flight Delays, Cancellations

NCAA calls emergency meeting with 13 airlines over rising flight delays and cancellations, warning of tougher sanctions and stricter passenger protections
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Dangote Refinery Says Tanker Strike Won’t Disrupt Fuel Supply

Dangote Refinery says tanker drivers’ strike will not affect fuel supply, reassuring Nigerians of stable operations and uninterrupted distribution systems.

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