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Abuja, Nigeria… Anti-corruption groups have called on the leadership of the Senate to expedite the immediate confirmation of the acting Chairman of the Economic...

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, FCNA, FCTI, has called on members of the Charted Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, to come up with more innovative, workable and implementable ways of improving on the tax regime in the Country to enable government actualize its programmes in this direction. Speaking yesterday, when he received the President and Council members of the Chartered Institute of taxation of Nigeria, in his office at the Treasury, House, Mr. Idris noted that as the nation grapples with the challenges posed by the dwindling global oil price, which has made government revenue drop to about 40%, taxation remains one of the most viable options of shoring- up revenue. He stressed on the need for the Institute to collaborate with Government in its fight against corruption by coming up with strategies of how to effectively block the leakages that also exists in the tax system to ensure that monies collected do not end up in individual pockets.

Senator Sirika said Nigeria market is virgin and that the government is ready at all time to welcome partnership that will develop the market. The minister however warned that any such proposal must meet the due process guideline and therefore be competitive hence it is essential for interested investors to showcase what they can offer.

Senate to investigate NEMA over 'selective' disaster response The Senate has directed its Committees on Special Duties, Ecology and Climate Change and Environment to investigate...

Aisha Buhari Pledges to do more as 'Future Assured' clocks 3 Wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to continue championing...

 Buhari Promises Police Officers Adequate Welfare, says Minister The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi has assured adequate welfare of the officers...

Shittu to Nigerians: Utilize Tech Revolution through Creativity, Personal Branding The Minister of Communications, Dr. Adebayo Shittu has urged Nigerians to utilize the tech and...

Green Imperative:  Minister inaugurates committee on  $1.1b Agric programme The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has inaugurated the Green...

Niger State governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said the country still needs Elder statesman and former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida around for his wise counsel at this critical period. Gov. Sani Bello who welcomed the former military leader back from a medical trip to Germany said wise counsel of leaders who have weathered the storm and distinguished themselves are needed to bail the country out from the woods. The governor who spoke in Minna on Friday was full of praises to Allah (SWT) for preserving the life of the former military leader. Gov. Sani Bello said "despite unfounded rumour about the life of our national icon, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, we are grateful that it pleases Allah (SWT) to preserve his life and bring him back safely and healthier to continue in the good work of nation building. "General Ibrahim Babangida remain one of the few leaders in this country that we still need around to tap from their wealth of experience and knowledge and we are grateful he is back and kicking like the old soldier he is. "Your safe return has finally put a lie to the rumour and the evil machinations of those who are playing God. We are grateful to Allah (SWT) that He has silence them". Babangida returned on Friday to Minna International Airport at about 3:30pm after a three week medical trip to a German Hospital. The rumour of his death was awash in the social media last week before it was refuted by his son Mohammed Babandgida.

ICT Improves Infrastructure, E-Government, Local Content- Shittu The Honourable Minister of Communications, Dr Adebayo Shittu has pointed out that ICT Roadmap has improved Infrastructure development,...

You Can't Stop Lagos Delegates from APC Convention... Court tells aggrieved aspirant  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused to stop the Hon....

Senate President condemns attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu in Germany The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has unreservedly condemned the shameful assault on former...

FG Revives Metal Sector For Economic Growth The Federal Government has resolved to prioritize the resuscitation of the mineral and metal sector so as to...

FG launches Gender Policy to deepen  Women Involvement  in Agricbusiness The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono has launched the National...

FG, WHO partner to create Awareness on Disease Control amongst Youths  Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare,  has assured delegates from the...

The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday struck out a five counts charge against General Jeremia Timbut Useni, former Minister of Federal Capital Territory...

Experts from the ECOWAS have converged in Abuja to harmonize laws against the illicit trade in tobacco and other related matters in the Africa...

The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi has assured youths, of Government commitment to quality education and security which will engender a peaceful...

In its effort to turn the economy around, the Federal Government has further reassured foreign investors of a conducive business environment and an improved...

President Buhari Signs Executive Order 009 on Open Defecation-Free Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday signed Executive Order 009 entitled, The Open Defecation-Free Nigeria by 2025...