Sani Musa
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The Senate has said the proposed Tax Reform Bills will serve as a critical step in achieving President Bola Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy.
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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has criticised Nigeria’s tax system, stating that it is not conducive for economic growth as it disproportionately taxes the poor and capital instead of focusing on profits.
2 Feb
In a gesture recognising outstanding contributions to educational advancement, Senator Mohammad Sani Musa of Niger East Senatorial District has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The accolade, conferred on Saturday, 1 February 2025, underscores his pioneering efforts in promoting education development in Niger State and across Nigeria. Senator Manu…
20 Dec
The upper chamber of the National Assembly has commended Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Limited (DSWAL) for its efforts in industrial breakthrough. Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Industry, Senator Shuaibu Lau
11 Nov
Uncertainties, which clouded the benchmarking of oil production against Nigeria’s budget may persist as the country’s ambition to reach a production target of 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) is mired in infrastructure and security challenges.
8 Nov
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have now reached the result-delivery stage. Edun disclosed this at Thursday's interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The session's speakers were the Group Chief Executive Officer of…
2 Oct
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) on Wednesday condemned a recent Senate bill proposing the establishment of a Local Government Election Commission, calling it a dangerous move that threatens democracy in the country due to its fraudulent intent. Titled “Local Government Independent Electoral Commission ‘Establishment’ Bill, 2024 ‘SB. 531,’” the bill is sponsored by the…
7 Jun 2024
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to strengthen regulation on mining activities in Nigeria in line with international best practices and deploy adequate security to mining communities to prevent further intrusion by informal miners.
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Two staff at France's main state research agency have admitted throwing improvised explosive devices at the Russian consulate in the city of Marseille, saying they acted because of the Russia-Ukraine war, prosecutors said Wednesday. Three plastic bottles were lobbed into the consulate gardens in the southern port city and two exploded on the third anniversary…
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Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia's foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries. US President Donald Trump has upended US foreign policy since coming to office last month, reaching out to President Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks with…
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Hong Kong's finance chief unveiled a "belt-tightening" budget on Wednesday that aimed to end the city's string of record-high deficits by 2028 while seeking growth in areas such as artificial intelligence. Annual deficits exceeded US$22 billion in four of the past five years, according to official figures -- the worst balance sheet since the former…
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot will not be on the touchline for Wednesday's home match against Newcastle after he was handed a two-match ban and given a hefty fine for his behaviour in the Merseyside derby. James Tarkowski's equaliser for Everton deep into stoppage time in the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on February 12 provoked…
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The Oyo State Government has taken action against land grabbers and commenced demolition of properties on government lands in Podo Area, along Top One Garden, Oluyole Local Government, and Dizengoff, Kolapo Ishola Area, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin Funmilayo, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ibadan. During the exercise…
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The mother of an Egyptian-British activist jailed in Cairo who has been on hunger strike for 150 days risks "sudden death", her doctor said Wednesday. Laila Soueif, 68, remained in hospital having been admitted late Monday due to "dangerously new lows" in her blood sugar and sodium levels, as well as her blood pressure. Her…
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The EU on Wednesday unveiled a push to "simplify" its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with competition from the United States and China -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy. The European Union's focus has pivoted to competitivity due to concerns over sluggish economic growth -- in a sharp move away…
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The police, on Wednesday, charged a 28-year-old man, Monisola Adebayo, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged false online news publication. Adebayo, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, defamation and publication of false news. He, however pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor,…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday distributed food palliatives including rice and grains to 250,000 flood victims across the 27 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the event, Zulum said the intervention is aimed at assisting residents who lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods due to the floods. He noted that while…
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The Police Command in Lagos State has detained two suspects over alleged robbery of a Toyota Corolla salon car, laptops and a phone. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that a police team from the Surulere Divison in Ikorodu area of Lagos State apprehended the…