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Budget padding: “Senate will review Ningi’s suspension” – Akpabio

Akpabio pointed out that even though he had not seen the letter, the matter would be resolved like a family affair. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Senate is making plans to recall Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), from the three-month suspension imposed on him. Akpabio gave this revelation while speaking with reporters on Friday, 29 March 2024, as he arrived from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland...

How Lagos Assembly celebrateed Tinubu at 72

“When Asiwaju Tinubu became governor, we all knew how much Lagos was earning. He successfully moved the revenue of the state from N600 million to over N8 billion in 2007.” Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly expressed their admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday as he marked his 72nd birthday praising him for his decision to not celebrate his birthday, citing it as a display of true leadership amid the nation’s...

CBN peg new minimum capital requirement for banks at N500bn, N200bn

CBN has given all banks 24 months to  meet the minimum capital requirement. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500 Billion. This development came days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the financial system. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department,...

EXCLUSIVE: Citizens express concern over increased Hajj fare

Senator Ali Ndume had earlier condemned the increase, describing it as unfair and a calculated attempt to prevent Nigerian Muslims from taking part in the pilgrimage. The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has paid N500,000 each for 2,900 intending Kano pilgrims who will perform this year’s Hajj under the umbrella of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board. Governor Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday in a post on his Facebook page, which according to him,...

Akpabio, others earn global acclaim for diplomatic leadership at 148th IPU Assembly

Senator Akpabio’s compelling appeal during the debate on the inclusion of an emergency item into the IPU Assembly agenda resonated deeply with parliamentarians worldwide. The Nigerian delegation, under the leadership of the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio,  has emerged as a beacon of diplomatic leadership at the ongoing 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, earning international commendation for their concerted efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In...

Abbas, Kalu felicitates President Tinubu at 72 urge Nigerians to be patient 

They urged Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu and give him maximum support so that his government’s Renewed Hope Agenda would achieve its objectives.  The presiding officers of the House of Representatives, Speaker Tanjudeen Abbas and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday as they also expressed satisfaction with his style of leadership saying they are hopeful that the economic hardship would soon be a thing of the...

Easter: Senator Barau preaches unity, tolerance, perseverance

Barau has urged Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the lessons of Easter which emphasise peace, love, perseverance and forgiveness. As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians in the country. The Federal Government had declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Senator Barau,...

Remita: Reps accuse Accountant General, CBN of complicity in payment of N15bn

“The payment of N15 billion to Remita from the OAGF from 2016 to 2018 is questionable. The OAGF paid the money without an approved agreement or contract. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Commercial Banks of complicity in the sharing of the N15 billion remittance.  Similarly, the lawmakers lampooned the Office of the Accountant General for the Federation (OAGF) for payments of N15 billion...

Reps threaten FIRS boss over refusal to honour repeated summons 

In addition to writing the FIRS boss officially, we have also ensured that such letters were delivered personally to his mailbox and his WhatsApp number. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Mr Zacch, Adedeji, over his continuous disregard for the invitation of the committee saying his actions amounted to contempt of parliament. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun), speaking...

Tinubu at 72: “You are a visionary leader” – Senator Barau   

Barau urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and offer President Tinubu their unwavering support as he resets Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a visionary leader and urged everyone to back him in his efforts to address the issues facing the nation. To commemorate President Tinubu‘s 72nd birthday, Barau made this statement on Thursday, March 28, 2024, through his Special Advisor...

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