Federal Government: Nigeria'S N50 Billion Pidf Ignites $2.5 Billion World Bank Loan For Infrastructure Blitz

Federal Government: Nigeria’s N50 Billion PIDF Ignites $2.5 Billion World Bank Loan for Infrastructure Blitz

The Federal Government has announced plans to submit a 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill to fund critical infrastructure projects. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, revealed that the bill will be partially funded by the N50 billion Presidential Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF). This move demonstrates the government’s commitment to delivering transformative projects…

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The Bold Game-Changer For President Tinubu'S Government: Dynamic Cabinet Reshuffling

The Bold Game-Changer for President Tinubu’s Government: Dynamic Cabinet Reshuffling

As President Tinubu marked his one year in office on May 29, 2024, his administration’s performance has come under close scrutiny. The anniversary was celebrated with project commissioning in Lagos and Abuja, but the conversation among critics and supporters alike has centered on the need for a cabinet reshuffle to unlock the full potential of…

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Ndlea Scores Major Victory In Crackdown On Codeine Shipments From India

NDLEA Scores Major Victory in Crackdown on Codeine Shipments from India

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted another large consignment of codeine-based syrup, barely a week after a similar operation at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Onne, Rivers State. This latest operation resulted in the seizure of 175,000 bottles of the opioid, imported from India, adding up to a substantial 26,250 kilograms….

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How He Helped Funke Akindele Achieve Stardom: D’banj’s Powerful Support

How D’banj Helped Funke Akindele Achieve Stardom: D’banj’s 20 years in the Making

Funke Akindele, the record-breaking Nollywood actress and producer, has revealed the role ace musician D’banj played in her career. D’banj supported her financially to start her ‘Jenifa’ brand of films, which shot her to fame. Akindele spoke at D’banj’s 20 years in the music industry anniversary dinner held in Lagos on Saturday. She expressed her…

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Zamfara State Police Arrest Legislator And Former Lg Chairman For Alleged Banditry Involvement

Zamfara State Police Arrest Legislator and Former LG Chairman for Alleged Banditry Involvement

In a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and banditry in Zamfara State, the police have arrested a member of the State House of Assembly and a former local government chairman for their alleged involvement in banditry activities. The arrests, disclosed by the Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Muhammad Dalijan, indicate significant progress…

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Taiwo Oyedele, The Presidential Committee On Fiscal Policy And Tax Reforms Recomended Nigeria'S N800/$1 Import Duty Plan: A Laudable Strategy For Revenue Boost

    Taiwo Oyedele, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Recomended Nigeria’s N800/$1 Import Duty Plan: A Laudable Strategy for Revenue Boost

    Taiwo Oyedele, the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has put forward a recommendation for the federal government to consider implementing an exchange rate of N800 per dollar for customs import duty calculations. This proposal seeks to align import duty calculations with the current parallel market exchange rates, reflecting the true market value…

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    Analyzing President Tinubu'S New Plans To Combat Economic Challenges

    Nigeria Federalism :The Legal Battle Over Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria

    A fierce legal battle has erupted between Nigeria federal and state governments over the autonomy of local councils. On May 26, 2024, the federal government, represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), filed lawsuits against the 36 state governors at the Supreme Court. The federal government…

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