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16 Dec
The Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI) has thrown its weight behind the tax reform bills currently awaiting approval by the National Assembly, hailing it as a bold move to revamp Nigeria's economy. Speaking during the organisation’s press conference in Abuja yesterday, Chairman of IMPI, Omoniyi Akinsiju, stressed the significance of the proposed legislation, stating…
16 Dec
Out of the N5.718 trillion distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and November 2024, three states and the FCT earned N4.183 trillion as their share
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful that he is not prepared to go against the law
4 Nov
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following his recent criticism of the performanc
15 Sep
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said fuel subsidies choked Nigeria's growth, noting that the country wasted $30 billion on subsidies that could have been redirected to fund critical sectors of the economy. The organisation noted that fuel subsidies stifled Nigeria's development, pointing out that the amount could have been channelled to other…
18 Apr 2024
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted the claim by a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that the proposed Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project was contracted in breach of laid down rules and regulations.
20 Mar 2024
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has allayed fears over the shutdown of 767 companies in Nigeria due to infrastructural deficits and economic downturn.
12 Mar 2024
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says implementing Stephen Oronsaye’s report on public sector reforms will reduce cost of governance by at least N2 trillion every year.
16 Feb 2024
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said the ineffective usage of over N16.04 trillion by the 36 states and 774 local councils of the Federation should be blamed for the excruciating hardship faced by Nigerians.
7 Feb 2024
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar critical stance on the payment of the proceeds of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
7 Feb 2024
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the resolution of the long-drawn dispute over the controversial Oil Prospecting Licence OPL 245.

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Travellers returning to their abodes and workplaces after the Christmas and New Year celebrations have decried the exorbitant fares across motor parks in Ibadan on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the commuters claimed to have paid less while travelling for the celebrations than returning. A passenger, Mrs Rose Adeleke, said those who…
8 mins ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it plans to destroy over six million unclaimed Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs). The commission described the report as "incorrect," maintaining that it never contemplated destroying uncollected PVCs. In the said report, it was claimed that the commission is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy…
16 mins ago
The former governor of Kaduna State and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has debunked claims suggesting he has joined the opposition party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Social media platforms, particularly X, have been abuzz with allegations that the former governor has left the ruling party and joined the…
22 mins ago
Ousmane Dembele's stoppage-time goal settled the French Champions Trophy on Sunday, giving Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Monaco in a fixture played in Doha. PSG's troubles in front of goal this season have often cost them in the Champions League, and they were thwarted throughout this game by a combination of poor finishing and…
1 hour ago
Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and halt Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool move six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand to come, over second-placed Arsenal. But this was an opportunity lost for…
1 hour ago
Parents of students at the Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba, Lagos have expressed outrage over a sudden increase in the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) fee from the government-approved ₦5,000 to ₦11,500. The development has created concerns about the accountability and transparency within the college's administration. Sources revealed that the PTA executives unilaterally raised the…
1 hour ago
President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Monday, January 6, for Accra, the capital of the Republic of Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama on January 7. Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017,…
1 hour ago
Raul Jimenez scored two penalties as Fulham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Ipswich at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Sam Szmodics put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, with Jimenez levelling from the spot midway through the second period. Liam Delap restored Ipswich's lead with another penalty but Jimenez had the…
2 hours ago
1. The Spiritual Cleansing Scam Trial A group of individuals is facing trial for allegedly defrauding Dr. Lateef Oladimeji Bello and his family of over £1 million and N175 million under the pretense of providing “spiritual cleansing” services. The defendants, including Morufu Adewale (also known as Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Abayomi Alaka (also known as…
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The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a lady by police officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt.   The incident was reported on social media, prompting the Command to urge the lady involved to visit the Police Headquarters to facilitate a thorough investigation.   According to the Police…