Month: November 2023

Senate approves 2024-2026 MTEF/FSP

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The Senate has approved the 2022-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper of President Bola Tinubu. This followed the adoption of the report of its Joint Committee, which was considered at its plenary on Wednesday. The committees involved were Finance, Appropriation, National Planning, Local and Foreign Debts at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, Senator Sani Musa, the committee Chairman, said the committee recommended that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited should work toward reducing its operational costs to reduce wastage.

Senate begins amendment of Cybercrime Act ,as NUJ,NCC,others make inputs

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As the Nigerian Senate commenced the process to amend the Cybercrime Act 2015, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed how the country suffered financial losses as a result of cybercrime actors activities. Senator Akpabio made the disclosure in his remarks while declaring open a one-day public hearing on the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 at the Senate Complex, Abuja, on Wednesday. Akpabio, who was represented by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, harped on the need to establish a comprehensive legal framework to deter, investigate,…

25th Coronation Anniversary: Speaker Abbas congratulates Emir of Jama’a

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated the Emir of Jama’a, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu II OFR, CON, on his 25th coronation anniversary. The Speaker recalled how Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu II was installed as the 11th Emir of Jama’a on November 23, 1998 by the then military Governor of Kaduna State, Col. Umar Farouk Ahmed (rtd). Since his ascension to the throne, Speaker Abbas noted, Emir Muhammadu has been providing good leadership and direction to his people, a statement…

NIJA CHAT: DG NITDA launches APP, describes it as Economy Booster

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As the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to support and challenge its teeming youthful population to innovate indigenous solutions that have global impact, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has unveiled the NIJA Chat, a messaging, gaming and lifestyle App which he said will help build public digital infrastructure and boost the Nation’s economy.   Inuwa who disclosed this after unveiling the Nija Chat Application by iCELL in Abuja, said it was a clarion call to all Nigerians both home and the diaspora…

Speaker Abbas inaugurates Ad Hoc Committee on Oil Theft …… says House’ll raise revenue target for MDAs in 2024

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen,on Wednesday inaugurated a Special Ad Hoc Committee on Oil Theft to investigate the growing spate of pipeline vandalisation, illegal petroleum bunkering and theft. The Speaker noted that oil theft and other oil related criminalities remain the greatest economic sabotage that has left the country with dwindling revenue.   In his address at the inauguration ceremony, the Speaker stated that the resolve of the 10th House to “tackle one of the largest threats to Nigeria’s economy.” Speaker Abbas decried that…

Senate Minority Leader:David Mark praises Abba Morro ….. describes him as a worthy successor

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Former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark has praised the new minority leader of the Senate Senator Abba Morro (PDP Benue South). Abba Morro who succeeded Senator Mark in the Senate emerged Minority leader at the resumed plenary session yesterday following the exit of his predecessor senator Simon Mwadkwon from Plateau state. In the congratulatory message , Senator Mark noted ” This remarkable achievement is a testament to your exceptional leadership skills, unwavering dedication, and the trust and confidence your colleagues have in you. “Your elevation to such…

FHA @ 50 : President Tinubu to declare Event Open, as Management rolls out Program of Events from 23-24, November

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By Abubakar Yusuf.       President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to declare the two day golden jubilee celebration of Federal Housing Authority FHA open at the International Conference Center ICC. The Federal Housing Authority FHA, under the leadership of Senator Gbenga Bareehu Ashafa will be celebrating it’s golden jubilee spanned for two days in the nation’s city. The program scheduled to hold at the International Conference Center ICC will kick start from Thursday 23rd to Friday 24th of November, 2023 . According to the program of event released…

Dabiri-Erewa markets Nigeria to Nigerians in the Diaspora

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Hon. Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) spoke at the Rotary Club of Brampton, Canada.   Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians in Brampton, Canada to invest back home.   According to her, Nigeria is rich in human, mineral resources and there was a need to harness these resources for the development of Nigeria.   She also advocated for more business opportunities and relationship between Brampton, Canada and Nigeria.   In her words, “Conversation breeds comprehension. The more you have conversations, the more you get to know me better”.  …

Akpabio reshuffles Senate committees leadership

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has reshuffled the leadership of some of the Senate Committees, naming Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Content. Akpabio said this at plenary on Tuesday also naming Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim (APC-Ondo); as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs. “Sen. Patrick Ndubueze (APC-Imo) Chairman, Senate Committee on Steel Development; Sen. Shuaibu Lau (PDP-Taraba) Chairman, Committee on Tourism, Sen. Binos Yaroe (PDP-Adamawa) Chairman, Committee on State and Local Government Affairs. “The Chairman, Senate Committee on National Atomic and…

DG NITDA launches female founder training, stresses urgency of digital job creation for women

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The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has said that promoting and supporting digital job creation for female folks in the country is a crucial step that would foster inclusivity and bridge the tech gender gap.   Inuwa, represented by Acting Director, Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Dr Amina Magaji-Sambo, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Female Founder Training organised by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), a subsidiary of the agency in Abuja.   He noted that the initiative is aimed…