Tax Reform Bill Will Disadvantage Northern Region, Zulum Urges Tinubu to Withdraw
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill, warning that it could disproportionately harm the northern region and…
Tinubu Vows to Return Out-of-School Children to Classrooms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children during dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée. President Tinubu outlined…
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- INVESTIGATIONS , NEWS
- November 29, 2024
Court Rejects EFCC’s Bid to Arraign Ex-Governor Bello Without His Lawyers
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, declined a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya…
World AIDS Day 2024: A Call to Protect Human Rights, Overcome Barriers to HIV Elimination – WHO
By Fatima Saka The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the protection of human rights as a cornerstone in achieving universal HIV care and breaking down barriers that hinder access…
NAHCON Paid out Sum of N5.3 Billion in Refunds for Poor Services Rendered During 2023 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the disbursement of N5.3 billion in refunds to State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Armed Forces, and…
Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading: States to Receive 55% of VAT Revenue
By Fatima Saka The Senate on Thursday advanced four key legislative proposals under the Tax Reform Bills, seeking to redistribute value-added tax (VAT) revenue, allocating 55% to state governments and…
- ENVIRONMENT , NEWS
- November 28, 2024
WWF Reacts to INC-5 Mid-Talks Stocktake
Midway into the fifth and final negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty, WWF is concerned by today’s stocktake showing a lack of progress by negotiators to trim treaty text…
SGBV: NHRC pledges commitment to train law enforcement officials
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated commitment to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through continuous sensitisation and training of law enforcement officials. Mrs Yemisi Akhile, the Deputy…
Civil Society Organization Congratulates NNPCL on Port Harcourt Refinery Operations
Press Statement The Centre for Social and Economic Rights (CSER) has commended Mallam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and his…
Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Flood Final Scheduled Round of Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered to participate in the fifth and final scheduled session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) to advance a global plastics treaty. …