Day: January 28, 2021

Gov Sule vows to sanction violators of new tax harmonization law

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has threatened to sanction any government official violating the newly passed harmonization and administration of revenue law now operating in the state.   Engineer Sule sounded the threat during the opening ceremony of a two-day tax/revenue summit, at the Government House, on Thursday.   According to the Governor, with all hands on deck to see to the passage of the harmonization law, his administration will not tolerate any violation of the law.   Engineer Sule said it has become necessary to harmonize revenue and…

PIB: Senate President pushes for reduced cost of crude oil production

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President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan has pushed for a cost reduction in the production of crude oil by International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria. According to Lawan, the new Petroleum Industry Bill presently before the National Assembly would accommodate provisions to ensure same when the bill is eventually considered and passed by the end of the first quarter this year. The Senate President made this known when a delegation of Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) paid a visit to his office at the National Assembly on Thursday. “The cost of…

Consumer Protection: NCC takes steps to curb Data depletion, wrong deductions

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has tightened the noose against cases of data depletion and wrong deductions of consumers’ credit through an ongoing forensic audit instituted by the Commission to ensure maximum protection for consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this when he received Man of the Year 2020 Award from MoneyReport magazine recently in Abuja.   The EVC said while consumer protection remained a key focus area of the Commission’s regulatory activities, it has accomplished significant improvements in this direction through various initiatives…

Anti Yahaya Bello lawmaker dumps PDP for APC …. Endorses Governor’s Presidential ambition

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By Anjola Folajimi, Abuja     A member of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and former member of the Kogi State House of Assembly Hon.Friday Sani has dumped the main opposition party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.   Sani who was a strong political antagonist of Governor Yahaya Bello on the floor of the State Parliament defected to the governing party at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday.   ”I was still the member of the PDP up till 2 hours ago (4:30pm) when…

Friday Sermon : Loves For Your Brother What You Loves For Yourself! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, his companions and his true followers until the Last Day – then to proceed: Respected servants of Allah! Abu Hamzah, Anas Bin Malik (RA), who was the servant of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him), reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “None of you truly believes (in Allah…

Nasarawa is among most peaceful states – Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reiterated that in spite of the security challenge confronting the state, especially in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa still remained among the most peaceful states in the country. Engineer Sule stated this in an opening remarks during the monthly state executive council meeting, which held at the Government House, on Wednesday. The Governor assured the people of the state that in spite of the security challenge confronting the state in a particular location, Nasarawa continues to experience peace. Engineer Sule however expressed gratitude…

2021 Budget: Oyetola inaugurates Programmes ,Projects Implementation Monitoring Committee …. as govt holds 4-day retreat in preparation for 2021 fiscal year

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Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday inaugurated the newly-established Programmes and Projects Implementation Monitoring Committee as part of the administration’s commitment to achieving a better and more efficient performance index in the Year 2021. The Committee, which was inaugurated during the opening of a four-day retreat held in Ada, the State of Osun, comprised officials of Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building; Osun Internal Revenue Service; Office of the Accountant General; Public Procurement Agency; and Bureau of Social Services. The…

COVID-19: Niger Govt to sign an Executive order for compulsory use of face mask ….. violators to pay five thousand naira fine

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has directed the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State to prepare an executive order for the enforcement of compulsory use of face Mask in the State following the surge in the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the State.   The directive followed a holistic briefing of the activities of the State COVID-19 Committee to the Governor, as well as the current situation of the dreaded pandemic in the State.   Governor Sani Bello who said the order will take effect…

Gov Sani Bello swears-in new Permanent Secretaries ….. charges them to uphold oath of office

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sworn in 10 Permanent Secretaries with a charge on them to ensure the implementation of the oath of office. The Governor gave the charge shortly after the Chief Magistrate, Court I Hajara Baba on behalf of the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Aisha Lami Bawa Bwari administered the oath of office on them. He also advised the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries to be extremely careful in the discharge of their duties and work closely with the Commissioners of their various Ministries for…

FG to receive 802 Nigerian returnees from Saudi Arabia

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The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Eight Hundred and Two (802) Nigerian nationals returning from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th of January 2021. The Returnees will be conveyed via two Saudi Arabian Airlines. The Ministry in a statement signed by its permanent secretary,Amb. Gabriel Aduda said the first batch will arrive on the 28th of January at 11:50hrs, while the second will arrive 29th January at 10:35hrs.   Aduda added that the …