Federation Accounts Allocation Committee
9 Aug
The South-West received the largest share of the N281.47 billion Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to local government areas last month, analysis of the disbursement shows.
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The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has expressed concerns over the non-completion of the national headquarters of the National Library of Nigeria 60 years after its establishment.
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A public relations and integrated communications consultancy, Chain Reactions Africa, has received three awards at the Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) 2024.
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Gunmen on Sunday night killed 10 people in Gidan Ado, an Irigwe settlement in Ganawuri Chiefdom of Riyom Local Council of Plateau Stat An informant, who pleaded anonymity said he was pained by the devastating incident allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen.
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The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Sanusi Hashim for allegedly misappropriating and converting to his personal use the sum of N108 million. Hashim was arraigned before Justice Kabiru Dabo of the Kaduna State High Court sitting in Zaria on a one-count of misappropriation contrary to Section…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday night canvased for a systemic solution that would address the socio economic elements causing corruption in the country, emphasising the need to First tackle the underlying causes of the menace. Speaking his maiden media chat on national television, President Tinubu emphasised the significance of enhancing living circumstances, guaranteeing access to…
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President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration’s tax reforms will remain in place. He made this declaration on Monday night during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, currently under consideration by the National Assembly, have sparked controversy and faced resistance, particularly from Northern leaders, prompting lawmakers to initiate…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday described the October 2020 EndSARS protest period as one of his toughest moments as a leader. Sanwo-Olu made this known during a chat with 30 fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy in Ikeja. “One of my toughest moments as a leader was during the EndSARS protest.…
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A retired Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, Bola Longe, has passed away. The Chairman of the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibrahim Lawal, confirmed the news on Monday during a phone interview with The Guardian in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Lawal had earlier issued a statement announcing Longe's death. In the…
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Hollywood actor Denzel Washington has taken a step in his spiritual journey, dedicating his life to Christ and officially becoming a minister at 69. The actor publicly committed his life to Christ over the weekend. In a moving ceremony at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, Harlem, New York, Washington received baptism and was…