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RMAFC HOLDS NATIONAL DISCOURSE TO BOOST IMPLEMENTATION OF NIGERIA TAX ACT 2025 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has convened a two-day National Stakeholders’ Discourse in Abuja to strengthen collaboration and ensure the effective implementation of
ABIA GOV SET TO LAUNCH 20 ELECTRIC BUSES, BOOST TECH SECTOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced the launch of 20 electric 40-seater buses to ease commuter challenges. The buses, featuring advanced safety systems and a
ECOWAS TO SCRAP AIR TRANSPORT TAXES BY 2026 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban ECOWAS says all air transport taxes will be removed and aviation charges cut by 25% from January 1, 2026, a move expected to make flights across West Africa cheaper and
VP SHETTIMA LAUNCHES DANGOTE FOUNDATION’S ₦100BN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s ₦100 billion annual scholarship programme in Lagos, calling it a bold move to rebuild Nigeria’s human capital. Aliko Dangote said
NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION MOU By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a new MoU to boost defence and military collaboration. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and Saudi Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs,
EU, PARTNERS LAUNCH €12M SCOPE AFRICA PROJECT TO BOOST PORT SECURITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The EU and partners have launched SCOPE Africa, a €12 million project designed to strengthen safety, security and operational efficiency in major ports across West and Central
GOVERNOR LAWAL LAUNCHES ZAMFARA STATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2025–2034 By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Dauda Lawal has unveiled the Zamfara State Development Plan 2025–2034, a long-term roadmap aimed at transforming the state into a model of peace, prosperity, and productivity. At the launch
RADDA INAUGURATES DAURA WESTERN BYPASS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Dikko Radda has launched the 14.3km Daura Western Bypass project worth N19bn to ease traffic, boost security, and support economic activities in Daura. He said the road, part of the Urban Renewal
REPS ORDER CBN, TCN, SEPLAT TO SUBMIT POWER SECTOR TRANSACTION DETAILS By; Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives panel probing power sector reforms from 2007–2024 has directed the CBN, TCN and SEPLAT to submit full documents on their agreements, payments and
NIGERIA MAKES HISTORY WITH MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government says Nigeria’s first-ever International Airshow marks a bold beginning that will grow into a major global aviation event, comparable to Paris, Dubai, Farnborough, and Singapore. Aviation Minister Festus