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In a significant move aimed at enhancing fiscal management, the House of Representatives approved the extension of the implementation of the capital component of the 2024 budget. The new deadline has been shifted from December 31 to June 30, 2025. The proposal, officially titled, “A Bill for an Act to ...

The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has announced a significant partnership with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to develop 35 new National Occupational Standards (NOS) aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education in Nigeria. This initiative is part of the broader ...

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled a new tariff structure, maintaining the Band A end-user billing rate at N209/KWh, unchanged since July 2024. This latest announcement marks a significant moment for both consumers and Distribution Companies (DisCos) as the regulatory body takes steps to address ongoing service delivery ...

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stating it was filed prematurely. While delivering ...

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant announcement regarding the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly referred to as cooking gas, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This decision is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s energy sector. In addition ...

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its official website has been compromised in a hacking incident. This alarming situation has raised concerns over the integrity of information disseminated through the site. The NBS took to a social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) to inform the ...

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has urged the Nigerian government to conduct a thorough review of the 1959 Firearms Act. The Director-General of NCCSALW, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, made this call during a workshop held in Abuja to discuss the review of ...

In a significant move aimed at improving traffic conditions, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the removal of checkpoints on the Asaba/Onitsha bridge. This initiative, which will be in effect from now till January 10, 2025, is a collaborative effort with the Nigeria Police Force commands in Anambra ...

In a decisive move, the Edo State House of Assembly has enacted a suspension on the chairmen and vice chairmen of 18 local governments for two months. This resolution was passed during a session held yesterday, marking a significant step in addressing issues of governance and accountability within the state’s ...

…Commissioner says it is a major step to the supply of water to Lokoja. The Commitment of the administration of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo to ensure the seamless supply of portable water to people living in Lokoja Metropolis have been enhanced with the delivery of a brand new transformer to ...