CAN denies criticising Otti over church tax, demands retraction

The Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has denied authorizing any statement against the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, over a purported tax on churches in the state. In a statement endorsed by the state chairman of CAN, Rev. Ojo Uduma and the state Secretary of CAN, Rev. Dr. Francis E.
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The Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has denied authorizing any statement against the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, over a purported tax on churches in the state. In a statement endorsed by the state chairman of CAN, Rev. Ojo Uduma and the state Secretary of CAN, Rev. Dr. Francis E.

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Airport projects: Senate approves N24bn refund for Kebbi, Nasarawa

The Senate has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to refund a total of N24bn to Kebbi and Nasarawa states for executing airport projects on behalf of the Federal Government. The approval was a sequel to the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Manu
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The Senate has approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to refund a total of N24bn to Kebbi and Nasarawa states for executing airport projects on behalf of the Federal Government. The approval was a sequel to the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Manu

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States grow debt by 38.1% in one year

Thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accumulated a total debt stock of N10 trillion, representing a 38.1 percent read more States grow debt by 38.1% in one year

Blackout in 17 northern states will end by November 12 – FG

The Federal Government promised on Tuesday to speed up efforts to restore power to Northern Nigeria after widespread blackouts. Power read more Blackout in 17 northern states will end by…

World Bank investments in Africa hit $38bn

The World Bank Group announced it has invested $38 billion in Africa this year, part of its total global commitment read more World Bank investments in Africa hit $38bn

Ex-OAU student murder: Appeal Court adjourns for judgment

The Appeal Court in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday, adjourned for judgment, a case in the murder of a postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, at the Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Osun. The late Adegoke was a Masters degree student of the university whose death occurred between November 5 and 7,
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The Appeal Court in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday, adjourned for judgment, a case in the murder of a postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, at the Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Osun. The late Adegoke was a Masters degree student of the university whose death occurred between November 5 and 7,

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How Moniepoint joined league of Nigerian unicorns

When Team Apt, a startup specialising in digital financial solutions, rebranded to Moniepoint in early 2023, it was processing $10 read more How Moniepoint joined league of Nigerian unicorns

Naira bounces back as liquidity improves

The naira, on Tuesday, recovered from its losses against the dollar, gaining N40.20, following improved liquidity at the official foreign read more Naira bounces back as liquidity improves

Aiyedatiwa assures traditional institutions of continuous support

Ondo State Governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 16 election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured traditional institutions in the state of continuous support if elected. The governor stated this on Tuesday at the palace of Owa Ogbagi Akoko, in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, while canvassing for
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Ondo State Governor and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 16 election, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured traditional institutions in the state of continuous support if elected. The governor stated this on Tuesday at the palace of Owa Ogbagi Akoko, in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, while canvassing for

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APC faults protesters’ demand for Ondo REC redeployment

The ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday warned the opposition to desist from targeting state Resident Electoral Commissioners and sponsoring needless demonstrations on the eve of major elections. The warning comes a few hours after scores of protesters from Ondo State stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja to demand an
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The ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday warned the opposition to desist from targeting state Resident Electoral Commissioners and sponsoring needless demonstrations on the eve of major elections. The warning comes a few hours after scores of protesters from Ondo State stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja to demand an

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Nigerian Government launches personal income tax calculator to drive transparency