Tag: #Transparency
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FCC AND PTAD JOIN FORCES TO RESOLVE PENSION LIABILITIES
Retirees in focus: Agencies strengthen collaboration to ensure fair and timely payouts. The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) have renewed efforts to tackle outstanding pension liabilities and improve nationwide service delivery to retirees. The move was highlighted on Friday during a strategic meeting at FCC headquarters in Abuja. Speaking…
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*PENGASSAN URGES LEGISLATIVE SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE ORDER *
Oil and gas workers warn that bypassing lawmakers could threaten sector stability, investment, and jobs. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called on the government to submit proposed changes under Executive Order 9 to the National Assembly for proper legislative review. President Festus Osifo said the Feb. 13 order,…
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EXPERTS URGE MEDIA, CSOs TO MONITOR NEW TAX LAWS
As Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Act comes fully into effect, experts call on journalists and civil society groups to keep government accountable and ensure fair implementation. Abuja, Feb. 21, 2026 – Economic experts at a two-day workshop organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and CISLAC have urged the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) to actively…
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INSIDER TRADING ALERT: SHAREHOLDERS DEMAND TOUGHER SANCTIONS AFTER NGX WARNING
Investor groups are pushing for harsher penalties after the Nigerian Exchange flagged three companies over insider trading violations. Shareholders’ associations are calling for stricter enforcement and tougher penalties following insider trading warnings issued by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The exchange recently sanctioned Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc, Mutual Benefits Insurance Plc and Austin Laz…
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TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 INTO LAW
Nigeria’s electoral landscape shifts as President Tinubu approves the 2026 amendment, paving the way for real-time election result transmission and modernized voting rules. Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony attended by National Assembly principal…
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BOGIS LAUNCHES DIGITAL PORTAL FOR LAND APPLICATIONS
No more middlemen—Borno residents can now apply for land online with just a click. The Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has unveiled an automated application portal that allows individuals to apply for land acquisition and documentation digitally. Speaking in Maiduguri, BOGIS Executive Secretary Adam Bababe said prospective buyers can now apply for plots—whether low-density, high-density,…
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EDITORS RAISE ALARM OVER ELECTION RESULTS TRANSMISSION
Guild warns Senate stance could fuel mistrust, voter apathy ahead of 2026 polls. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has voiced serious concern over the controversy surrounding the Senate’s position on transmitting election results, warning that it is already breeding doubt and mistrust in Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement signed by NGE President Eze…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES FULL AUDIT OF 57 LGs, LCDAs
All eyes on grassroots spending as lawmakers move to tighten accountability. The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked off a comprehensive audit of accounts for all 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs, signalling a tougher stance on transparency and prudent use of public funds at the local level. Opening the exercise in Ikeja, Prince Nureni…
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FAAC SHARES N2.09 TRILLION OCTOBER REVENUE, NIGERIANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY AND IMPACT
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N2.094 trillion among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments from October 2025 revenue. The announcement by Accountant-General Shamsudeen Ogunjimi came after the November FAAC meeting, with funds from statutory revenue, VAT, and the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL). Breakdown: Federal Government received N758.405 billion, States N689.120 billion, Local…
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YIAGA AFRICA COMMENDS ANAMBRA FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS, WARNS AGAINST VOTE-BUYING
Ms. Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa, praised the people of Anambra for maintaining peace before, during, and after the 2025 governorship election. She also lauded the security agencies for their professionalism and coordination throughout the process. However, Mbamalu pointed out logistical challenges as less than half of the polling units were operational…
