Tag: #Governance
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CUSTOMS LEADERSHIP NEEDS MORE THAN DIGITAL SKILLS — SEREC
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says digital skills alone are not enough for leadership roles in the Nigeria Customs Service. According to the centre, future leadership must balance technological competence with integrity, professionalism, and strong ethical standards to ensure effective service delivery and public trust. SEREC also notes that customs leadership requires broader…
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TAX OMBUD PUSHES FOR END TO MULTIPLE TAXATION, SEEKS HARMONISED REVENUE SYSTEM
Nigeria’s Office of the Tax Ombud says work is ongoing to address the issue of multiple taxation through closer coordination with revenue authorities across all levels of government. According to the office, the Joint Revenue Board is working to harmonise tax administration between federal, state and local government structures to reduce duplication and improve efficiency…
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MBAH SAYS ENUGU IS BEING POSITIONED FOR A MORE PROSPEROUS FUTURE
Gov. Peter Mbah says his administration is focused on rebuilding trust in governance and laying the foundation for a more prosperous future in Enugu State. Speaking during a thanksgiving service marking the third anniversary of his administration, Mbah highlighted developments in education, healthcare, transportation, security, technology and infrastructure. He said the government is working to…
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EID-EL-KABIR: TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED SECURITY, ECONOMIC STABILITY
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms initiated by his administration will continue to deliver improved security, economic stability, and greater prosperity across the country. He gave the assurance in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message released on Tuesday May 26 ahead of Wednesday’s celebration. The president acknowledged the security challenges still confronting parts of…
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GOV. UBA SANI APPOINTS SULEIMAN SA’AD ABUBARKAR AS New Emir OF KAGARKO
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Sa’ad Abubakar as the new Emir of Kagarko. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed a selection process conducted by kingmakers of the Kagarko Emirate Council, according to the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs. The new emir emerged after the screening of…
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ZONING IS KEY TO NATIONAL COHESION AND EQUITY — OSITA OKECHUKWU
Former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, has said that political zoning remains important for promoting national cohesion, inclusion, and equity in Nigeria. Speaking in Enugu while reacting to recent comments on zoning, Okechukwu described the arrangement as a foundational system designed to ensure fairness and representation across different regions of the country. He…
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UZODIMMA CALLS FOR STRONGER DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE GROWTH
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Federal Government to support investment, security cooperation and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomats in Abuja, Uzodimma said the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to strengthen institutions, restore investor…
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ZULUM BACKS GUBIO FOR 2027, SAYS ‘HE’LL CONTINUE THE WORK’
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has thrown his weight behind Engr Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship race. Speaking in Abuja while presenting Gubio with nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zulum said the choice is about continuity and preserving gains made under his administration. According to him,…
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MORO MONARCHS DEMAND FAIR TREATMENT IN KWARA
The Moro Descendants Development Union has accused the Kwara State Government of sidelining traditional rulers in Moro LGA for over two decades. Its President, Rueben Akano, says since 2003, Moro chiefs have been excluded from all grading and upgrading exercises—despite similar communities benefiting. He pointed out that while 65 monarchs in Kwara South were recently…
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SANWO-OLU PUSHES FOR TAX AGENCIES’ AUTONOMY, HAILS LAGOS REVENUE BOOM
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for full autonomy for tax agencies across Nigeria, saying political interference is slowing down revenue growth in many states. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor praised the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for driving record performance. He revealed that Lagos generated about…
