Category: #Governance
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KWARA LAWMAKERS OK N656.5BN BUDGET, BOOST GOV ABDULRAZAQ’S 2026 PLAN
Assembly adds N10.5bn after review, says spending aligns with state priorities Kwara State lawmakers have raised the 2026 budget to N656.5 billion, approving an additional N10.5bn on top of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s original proposal. The revised budget got the green light on Friday after the House adopted the report of its Finance and Appropriation Committee…
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ONITSHA MAIN MARKET GETS A FACELIFT AS SOLUDO, TRADERS AGREE ON PHASED REMODELLING
After talks at Government House, traders back upgrade plan aimed at order, safety and global standards Anambra State Government has reached a deal with traders to kick off a phased remodelling of the Onitsha Main Market, paving the way for better infrastructure, order and sustainability. Governor Chukwuma Soludo announced the agreement after a dialogue with…
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LIRS SHIFTS EMPLOYERS’ TAX FILING DEADLINE TO FEB. 7
More time for businesses as Lagos tax office grants one-week extension The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has given employers a short breather, extending the deadline for filing annual tax returns from February 1 to February 7. LIRS Chairman, Dr Ayodele Subair, said the move is to help employers submit accurate and complete returns,…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN: SANI PUSHES CONSTITUTIONAL FIX TO CLOSE GENDER GAP
Kaduna governor says Nigeria’s democracy is losing out by sidelining women Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has thrown his weight behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would reserve legislative seats for women, arguing that Nigeria’s politics does not reflect women’s population strength or voting power. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats…
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ONICCIMA URGES SOLUDO TO DIALOGUE OVER ONITSHA MARKET CLOSURE
Chamber calls for balanced approach as market shutdown hits livelihoods. The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) has appealed to Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo to use dialogue rather than prolonged closures in managing the Onitsha Main Market shutdown. In a statement, ONICCIMA President Chinedu Nwonu noted the economic toll of sit-at-home orders,…
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FCT CONTRACTORS DEMAND PAYMENT OF N5.2BN DEBT FROM WIKE
Contractors warn of protests as unpaid bills strain families and livelihoods. Contractors working on FCTA projects have urged Minister Nyesom Wike to settle over N5.2 billion owed, saying delayed payments are causing severe hardships. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Adebola Benson, Chairman of Indigenous Contractors, said many members are struggling to provide for…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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LAGOS PORTS BUZZ AS 8 CARGO SHIPS DOCK
From urea to sugar and base oil, Lagos ports are staying busy as fresh cargo sails in. At least eight cargo ships have arrived at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki ports in Lagos, ready to offload key commodities including bulk urea, sugar, gypsum, base oil and empty containers, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).…
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NOA TO A’IBOM RESIDENTS: DRESS RIGHT, KEEP IT DECENT
Fashion is fine, but decency still matters — and NOA wants Akwa Ibom residents to remember that when stepping out. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has rolled out a statewide campaign against indecent dressing in public places across Akwa Ibom, saying it’s about preserving public decorum and shared values. Launching the campaign in Uyo, NOA…
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“WE WANT TO OPEN, BUT KEEP US SAFE” — ONITSHA TRADERS REACT TO MARKET SHUTDOWN
Anambra traders say they’re not defying Soludo out of stubbornness fear, not defiance, is keeping shops shut on Mondays. Traders at Onitsha Main Market are asking the Anambra State Government for serious security backing before enforcing Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s directive to end the Monday sit-at-home. This follows the state’s decision to shut the market and…
