The Southern Caucus of the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu tax reform bills. The tax reform bills which have unsettled the polity in the past few weeks include: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2024, and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024. The Caucus made its stand known on the controversial bills while addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja. A member of the caucus, Hon. Fredrick Agbedi said they were ready to work to ensure that they gave better tax law to…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ensured a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidated the implementation of the present administration’s treasury policy reforms. Tinubu expressed his confidence in Ogunjimi, saying, “The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation is pivotal to our nation’s treasury management operations. “Mr Ogunjimi’s…
The International Organisation for standardisation (ISO) has approved the elevation of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to its certification category of ISO 9001:2015. The agency attained the certification after undergoing a strenuous certification audit by representatives of ISO and coming out successful based on the listed clauses. The certification audit took representatives of ISO to the five international airports (Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu), Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) as well as Charts and Aeronautical Publications. Also audited were personnel competencies, required working tools, office environment and documentations. Speaking at the presentation of the certificate at NAMA headquarters…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop the enforcement of a ban on tinted glasses and covered number plates in the nation’s capital. It said while the intent of this directive was to enhance security within the FCT, the abrupt enforcement without adequate public notice has led to widespread harassment of motorists and significant inconvenience to law-abiding citizens. The House, therefore, called on the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of no less than 90 days, during which vehicle owners could take necessary steps to comply with…
Finchglow Travels has unveiled an online digital platform for seamless travel experience and growth in the country. The firm unveiled the platform during its 11th edition of its renowned PartnerPlus Connect (PPC) series, with the themed: “Fueling Your Travel Business for Growth.” The event, meant to inspire and empower travel agencies with actionable insights, innovative strategies and valuable networking opportunities, brought together top professionals, partners, and stakeholders in the travel industry. The Marketing Manager of Finchglow Travels, Oluseyi Famade, while speaking in Abuja, hinted that the event aimed at bringing growth and build stronger partnerships in the sector. He said…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed that airlines that failed to pay refunds within the timeframe stipulated by the NCAA Regulations 2023 would be sanctioned. Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu in a statement issued Monday stressed that cash purchases must be refunded immediately by cash, while tickets purchased by electronic transfer, mobile apps, internet banking and the rest must be refunded within 14 days. He said: “The Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA has done a lot to sensitive passengers and protect the business of operators. “The time has come for airlines to repay…
Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on Thursday, November 28, 2024 convicted and sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil and two others to five years imprisonment each. TheHintsNews reports that the convicts bagged their imprisonment when they were arrested in 2018 and prosecuted for taking from a petitioner, a Toyota Camry 2012 model worth N6 million under the guise of purchasing the said car. They neither purchased the car nor returned it to the petitioner. Wakil who is the Chief Executive Officer, Complete Care and Aid Foundation (NGO) alongside Programme Manager Tahiru Daura and Country Director , Prince Lawal…
Dickens Sanomi Foundation (DSF) has donated ₦5m to children in critical health condition with cheques presented to beneficiaries. Also, an unanimous donation of ₦12m made for a child’s heart surgery at the occasion. The donation was made during the 19th annual Christmas/End-of-Year party organised Global Initiative for Peace, Love & Care (GIPLC) in Abuja. The Chairperson , Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman (BLPARW), Aisha Babangida also provided educational grant to support the education of 10 students for the next five years. Cheques were presented to the 10 recipients of the 2024 GIPLC PRIME-ED (Primary Education) Scholarship during…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has lamented that the technical complexity of the petroleum sector was hindering lawmakers’ oversight function. To overcome these obstacles, Abbas said members must develop technical expertise, engage in continuous learning, and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The Speaker made this known on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for members of petroleum-related committees. The workshop was aimed at enhancing their understanding of the petroleum sector and equipping lawmakers with the necessary legislative tools to support the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in achieving its mandate. Abbas noted that by…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has assured that the House will block any legal loopholes enabling corrupt practices by reviewing existing anti-corruption laws to strengthen enforcement mechanisms. Abbas gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at the international anti-corruption day, with the theme, “Uniting the Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. He added that the House is advancing the Whistleblower Protection Bill to encourage individuals to expose corrupt practices without fear of reprisal. The Speaker noted that the Green Chamber was also working to amend the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)…