Allow VAT Legal Battle Thrive, Ekweremadu Tells National Assembly

BusinessNewsPoliticsTaxationAllow VAT Legal Battle Thrive, Ekweremadu Tells National Assembly

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 13, 2021

The former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, has warned the national assembly against embarking on any legislation over the collection of the value-added tax (VAT) and stamp duties. According to him, permitting the litigations to run the full course could strengthen the nation’s federalism. He asserted that any constitutional amendment to transfer VAT collection to the exclusive legislative list, as requested by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) would be unjust. “In April 2012, I...

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NIMASA is a Regulatory Body Not Revenue Generating Agency – Ameachi

InfrastructureTransportationNIMASA is a Regulatory Body Not Revenue Generating Agency – Ameachi

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 12, 2021

KANO — The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi, has said the pressure on the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), to make money is misdirected, adding that the agency was a regulatory body rather than a revenue-generating agency. Ameachi asked that the pressure be directed to the Nigeria Ports Authority as it is their responsibility to generate funds. He said the mandate of NIMASA was to act as a regulator of maritime safety and...

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Insecurity: Kano Bans Unauthorized Lease, Sale of Houses

Housing & DevelopmentNewsInsecurity: Kano Bans Unauthorized Lease, Sale of Houses

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 12, 2021

KANO — The Kano state government has prohibited the lease or sale of houses without the person of a district representative. The directive was in a statement issued by Musa Tanko Muhammad, press secretary to Usman Alhaji, Kano secretary to the state government (SSG). The directive was issued due to the worsening security situation in the state. The government-mandated that no property should be sold or rented out to any individual or group until there...

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EFCC Boss Says FG Has Spent N6trn on Terrorism War

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityEFCC Boss Says FG Has Spent N6trn on Terrorism War

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 11, 2021

ABUJA — Nigeria has spent no less than N6 trillion on the fight against insurgency between 2008 and 2021 according to the EFCC boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa. Also, the FG has lost N5.4 trillion to tax evasion by multinational corporations operating in the country between 2011 and 2021. His claims were documented in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren. The statement indicated that Bawa said this while presenting a paper...

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How Insecurity Can Be Tackled – Jonathan

NewsHow Insecurity Can Be Tackled – Jonathan

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 11, 2021

ABUJA — Addressing poverty and ensuring human development is integral to the pursuit of peace and security in the country according to Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigeria President. According to the former president, security cannot be achieved if other critical human needs are left wanton and inaccessible to the masses. Jonathan indicated this on Friday in Abuja, at the public presentation of a research report entitled ‘Terrorism and Banditry: The Nexus’, published by the Goodluck Jonathan...

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Zamfara Governor Proscribes Amnesty for Bandits

Crime & SecurityNewsZamfara Governor Proscribes Amnesty for Bandits

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 11, 2021

Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, has said amnesty will no longer be granted to bandits in the state. The governor who addressed residents after Juma’at prayer on Friday asked that the collective effort of all citizens in the fight against banditry in the state. He stated that his administration will no longer offer amnesty to bandits because they had rejected the plea to reach for peace. “My administration will no longer grant amnesty to bandits...

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UN Says Abduction of Students Threatens Nigeria’s Future

Crime & SecurityEducationUN Says Abduction of Students Threatens Nigeria’s Future

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 9, 2021

The spate of attacks of schools and abduction of schoolchildren in Nigeria is threatening the future of the country says the United Nations. The UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Nigeria, Edward Kallon, on Thursday asked the FG to increase efforts to protect students in the country. Kallon made the call on Thursday in a statement to mark the 2021 International Day to Protect Education from Attack which is commemorated every September 9. “I strongly...

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Lagos Assembly Passes Anti-open Grazing Bills

BusinessNewsPoliticsLagos Assembly Passes Anti-open Grazing Bills

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 9, 2021

LAGOS — The bill which seeks to prohibit open grazing was passed by the Lagos state house of assembly on Thursday. The anti-open grazing bill was passed after two public hearings with different groups. They were invited to air their views on the bill on Thursday The assembly also passed the bill on value-added tax (VAT) during the plenary session. Both bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers. Thereafter Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker,...

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We Prioritize the Fight Against Insecurity — Pantami

EconomyTelecommunicationWe Prioritize the Fight Against Insecurity — Pantami

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 7, 2021

ABUJA — Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, has said his ministry is devoted to prioritizing the country’s security over economic benefits. The minister disclosed this while speaking on his ministry’s contribution to the fight against insecurity during the launch of the NCC’s strategic vision plan (SVP) on Tuesday in Abuja. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had on September 4 instructed all telecommunications companies to shut down their services in Zamfara over lingering...

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Security Situation in North Central Concerning – Defence Minister

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNigeriaSecurity Situation in North Central Concerning – Defence Minister

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 7, 2021

ABUJA — Nigeria Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, has said the insecurity plaguing states in the north-central region is fast growing into a major source of concern for the government. According to him, the spate of attacks in Zamfara state and the northcentral has forced President Buhari to demand urgency in dealing with the situation. The minister said this on Tuesday following the national security council meeting which took place at the presidential villa, Abuja....

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