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FG committed to transformation of Nigeria’s education sector – Senator Barau

Leah TwakiFebruary 20, 20243 min

Senator Barau described education as the bedrock of development saying for Nigeria to get it right, the challenges facing the education sector must be properly addressed. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards the transformation of the education sector for rapid development in the country. Senator Barau stated this when he hosted the newly inaugurated leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), at...

Senate

Senate kicks against N17 trillion loss on tax waivers

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 19, 20245 min

The Chairman of the FIRS, Zacch Adedeji insisted on the stoppage of N2.7 trillion fresh tax credit assuring that he will cut the number of taxes from 62 to 8. The Senate has expressed disapproval over the 17 trillion loss incurred on tax waivers within the last five years. As a result, it recommended that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) suspend the heavily exploited tax waiver programme and replace it with a rebating system....

Senate

Akpabio eulogises former Senate President at 63

Leah TwakiFebruary 19, 20242 min

Akpabio applauded Senator Anyim’s efforts in fighting for and instituting legislative independence in the Senate in his heyday as the presiding officer. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated the former President of the Red Chamber, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, GCON as he marks his 63rd birthday. In his birthday message, Akpabio described the former Senate President as a “True democrat and accomplished politician.” Akpabio said “On behalf of my family, constituents, the Senate,...

Senate

Nigeria’s economy in a mess due to Emefiele’s policies – Akpabio

Leah TwakiFebruary 19, 20243 min

Akpabio called for patience saying the damages to the economy cannot be solved within a short time. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that the federal government is unsure of which charges to file against Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), due to the volume of allegations against him. Speaking on Sunday during a Thanksgiving service hosted by Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers South-East), Akpabio attributed...

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Social Media/ NGO regulatory Bills: Analysing controversies and Motives

Elizabeth AtimeFebruary 18, 202412 min

The motive behind the introduction of the two very contentious bills, the NGO regulation and Social Media censorship bills. The hide-and-seek surrounding the two most contentious bills in the country right now, the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) regulations and the Cybercrimes bills, leaves much to be desired. More so, the circumstances surrounding the introduction of the two Bills on the floor of the House of Representatives also call for concern. The Bill for an Act to...

House of Representatives Senate

Senate steps down Bill to extend N/Assembly staff retirement age to 65yrs

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 17, 20243 min

The Senate had on Wednesday listed the controversial Bill which had passed a third reading in the House of Representatives for concurrence after it passed its first reading in the Senate some weeks ago. There was tension in the National Assembly, following plans by the Senate to give a concurrence to a controversial bill to extend the retirement age for civil servants in Parliament and across the 36 State Houses of Assembly. The bill which...

Examining Nigeria’s proposed Social Media and NGO Regulation Bill in light of international Human Rights standards

Efe IseghohimeFebruary 17, 20249 min

Is the regulation of NGOs or social media a viable step forward for Nigeria’s current democratic situation? In 2017, Rep. Buba Jubrin sponsored a bill that sought to regulate Non-governmental organisations and CSOs. The bill passed a second reading at the House and was subsequently referred to the Committee on Civil Society Organisations and Development Partners. After a massive protest, the bill died at the committee stage. However, the bill saw a revival very recently...

Citizens Speak

Social media censorship threatens Freedom of Expression

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 17, 20247 min

There has been several backlash from Nigerians against the calls to regulate social media. Social media censorship has become a recurring trend in today’s globalised world, given the fact that some online platforms have become serious tools for the perpetration of multiple forms of vices, however, it is impossible to outline the importance of access to information on the Internet and social media, as it also provides young people with a range of benefits and...

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Court orders FG to investigate all attacks against journalists, punish perpetrators

Leah TwakiFebruary 17, 20245 min

The Federal Government bears responsibility and is liable for the actions and conduct of law enforcement, security, intelligence, military and other officials and agents that threaten, undermine or violate the rights and safety of journalists and other media practitioners. In a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Federal Government to investigate attacks against journalists, prosecute and punish perpetrators of such attacks and take measures to prevent further attacks on journalists while...

Senate

Akpabio seeks Saudi – Nigeria collaboration on intelligence sharing

Sharon EboesomiFebruary 16, 20244 min

Akpabio expressed gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for its Vision 3030, which promotes women’s rights and a significant economic shift in the entertainment and tourism industries. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to the Government of Saudi Arabia to support Nigeria in its battle against insurgency and trans-border terrorism by exchanging intelligence, assuring that the Nigerian intelligence community is always prepared to collaborate. The call was made by Akpabio on Thursday while receiving a...

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