The National Population Commission (NPC) of Nigeria is facing a parliamentary inquiry over the alleged mismanagement of 200 billion naira ($480 million) allocated for the 2023 census. The House of …
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has received over $11 billion in financial support from the World Bank Group in the last three years, according to the bank’s country director for Nigeria, …
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is taking steps to ease the tax burden on businesses and attract more investment. The government plans to waive tax penalties, interest, and multiple taxes that …
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed alarming statistics: over 90 million Nigerians currently live without electricity. Meanwhile, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu raises concerns about underperforming power companies. Addressing attendees at the …
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The House of Representatives is advocating life imprisonment, without the option of a fine, for individuals convicted of kidnapping and hostage-taking. The death penalty will be applied if the act …
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Workers from legislative houses in Oyo, Edo, Kano, Ogun, and Ondo states have initiated an indefinite strike, following the expiration of the ultimatum given by the Parliamentary Staff Association of …
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The House of Representatives has taken action to investigate the surge in international flight fares and the subpar service quality offered by foreign airlines operating within Nigeria. This move aims …
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Nigerian NGO Urges Government to Ban Plastic Bags for Environmental Protection
According to a non-governmental organization that advocates for sustainable development, plastic bags are a major source of environmental pollution in Nigeria. The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has called …
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People with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have called on the government at all levels to address the alleged brutality and discrimination they face from government agencies and individuals. They made …
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, plans to automate all foreign exchange (FX) transactions to prevent arbitrage and speculation on the country’s naira. The move is part of the government’s efforts to …
