Reps C’ttee Expresses Concern Over The Ownership Of Infrastructure Bank By Saheed Badmus The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development has expressed concern over the ownership of the Infrastructure Bank Plc, responsible for providing financial solutions to support key long term infrastructure projects. The committee expressed its concern during an…
Expansion of Chevron In Nigeria Will Increase Economic Development, Says Minister of Petroleum Resources The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has disclosed that Chevron’s continued commitment and expansion in Nigeria will not only bolster the nation’s energy security but will also further the country’s economic development goals. He, therefore, encouraged…
Tinubu is Leading Nigeria on the Right Track – Amb. Anister By Ahiaba Douglas, Abuja Ambassador of the African Union 2023 Agenda, Dr. Sammy Anister, has said that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led-federal government has positioned Nigeria on the right path and Direction for multifaceted development. Amb. Anister made this statement at a…
Despite Hardship, Govt Announces Move To Tax More Nigerians Despite the present state of biting economic hardship in the country, the Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses. According to the government, this plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday….
The Legal Framework for Taxing Cryptocurrencies in Nigeria This paper by Learned Senior Advocate, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, provides an in-depth examination of the legal status of cryptocurrencies, their validity as legal tender, the current legal framework for taxing cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, the challenges faced, and the potential future directions for policymakers *An Examination of the Current State…
Synergy between Town Planners, Ministry ‘ll boost Ondo’s IGR, enhance buildings’ safety – Olaniyi Determined to ensure safety of buildings as well as boosting the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR of Ondo, the State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr Gbenga Olaniyi has called for synergy between the Town Planning Consultants and prospective…
Nigerians need living wage, not minimum wage — Stakeholders What is needed is a living wage and not necessarily a minimum wage and that is where the labour union seems to be getting it wrong. The Executive Director for Centre of Good Governance, Comrade Dr Ayo Olowu made the disclosure, while speaking with our…
Nigeria, UAE Relationship Strengthens, As Minister Assures Increase In Oil Production. The diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates, UAE, received a boost when the Ambassador of UAE H.E. Salem Saeed Al Shamsi paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State For Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri. The Minister who received the Ambassador…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to review its policy of using non-state actors in its effort to secure the maritime environment of the country. Senator Diri,who expressed concern that the continued use of such unconventional security agents might cause greater security challenges in the near future,…
A Rivers State oil and gas advocate group, Ekpeye Oil and Gas Pipeline Host Families Association, EOG, has stated that people of its ethnic nationality be appointed into the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC board and other petroleum related government agencies. The advocacy group said Its request is anchored on the fact that Ekpeye ethnic…
