We have bigger responsibilities – NGF Chairman, Fayemi States reject Federal Government’s handouts Governors are pushing for a review of the revenue allocation formula because states bear heavier burdens, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) said on Monday. NGF Chairman Kayode Fayemi said states no longer want handouts from the Federal Government but request to be allocated […]
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• Recurrent expenditure takes 95 per cent revenue• Budgetary projection plunges by N218b in one month The country’s quest to overcome growth and development challenges will remain a mirage as government continues to prioritise huge consumption above capital investments, says a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In November, the Federal Government spent […]
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By Banji Ayoola Shock and disbelief tore through Ondo State on Sunday as news filtered in that popular broadcaster at Orange FM Radio Station, Akure with fans spread across the nation and even the social media, Mr Steve Sotonwa, Sweet Steve, died in a car crash along the Ondo Akure road. While formally announcing the […]
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An Akure Magistrate Court on Monday remanded a popular pastor in the Ondo State capital, Alfa Babatunde, who was chargrd with the kidnap of a missing boy from his church during service. The pastor, who is the General Overseer of Sotitobire Miracle Centre, Akure, was remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, Akure, following his arraignment […]
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Anglican Bishop of Owo Diocese, Rt Revd Stephen Fagbemi, anointing the new Olumoru of Imoru, Oba Oluwarotimi Obamuwagun, Uwade 1 Ondo State Government on Saturday, December 21, 2019 presented the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to a former Deputy President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oba Oluwarotimi Obamuwagun, as the Olumoru […]
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Buhari tasks tertiary institutions on employable products At least 100 students of the University of Abuja have been expelled by the institution’s Senate for their involvement in examination malpractices. The university’s Head of Information and Relations, Habib Yakoob, who disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, said the figure comprises 72 undergraduates and 28 postgraduate students. […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reviewed downward charges and fees for banking services. This is contained in the new guidelines for banks, other financial, and non-bank financial institutions released by the apex bank on Sunday in Abuja. According to Mr Isaac Okorafor, the bank’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, the guidelines will take effect […]
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• New regime begins January 1, 2020• Imposes N2m fine per infraction• Urges customers to know rights The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday reduced all bank charges, with some getting more than 50 per cent cut, with effect from January 1, 2020. According to the apex bank, the decision, which came amid public […]
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Presidency to discuss ‘areas of concern’ with United States CSO seeks sanctions on govt over alleged rights violations Rights group, HURIWA, commends report The Federal Government on Sunday rejected the United States’ (U.S.) designation of Nigeria as a country that perpetrates severe violations of religious freedom. It also accused the U.S. of attempting to sow […]
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CAN, JNI, FG lock horns over US report Christians endangered in Nigeria – Christian movement Respect our country’s sovereignty, JNI tells US The Federal Government on Sunday faulted the United States for including Nigeria among countries that engaged in or tolerated violations of freedom of religion. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who said […]
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