Political Exclusion Hindering Good Governance in Nigeria – Prof Igoche
By: Anayo Akwiti A Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Igoche, has identified political polarization and extremism as major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and effective governance in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement made available to Democracy Radio on Friday, the Professor emphasized that tackling these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, […]
NDIC Urges Legal Practitioners to Aid Debt Recovery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has urged legal practitioners to support its efforts in recovering debts and realizing assets from failed banks to strengthen the country’s financial system. Speaking at the 2024 Sensitisation Seminar for External Solicitors in Abuja, NDIC’s Managing Director, Hassan Bello, emphasized that debt recovery is crucial to […]
Tax Reform Bills Will Boost Economy – Senator Lad
By: Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, CON, has assured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform Bills undergoing a public hearing at the National Assembly will drive economic growth and enhance the standard of living. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation of professors, […]
Block Revenue Leakage To Enhance Your Revenue, AGF Tells States
Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, has Charged Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) to be Financially Prudent and embrace the new financial reform initiatives in the discharge of their duties. This is as the AGF also reiterated her mandate to Federal Pay Officers to ensure that Federal Ministries, Departments and […]
NEPZA assures FTZs operators, enterprises, of maximum support
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has assured operators of the Free Trade Zones that it is poised to boost global competitiveness of the scheme and not annihilate it as held in some quarters. Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, who stated this explained that the mandate of the […]
No To Global Taxation :Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Tells United Nations Global Parliament In New York.
By Anayo Akwitti The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District has informed the United Nations that proposing a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is inappropriate and unacceptable, as the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to comply. He further asserts that there is no comprehensive international system in place. […]
AGF Tasks Federal Pay Officers On Transparency, Financial Reform Initiatives
Oluwakemi Kindness Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) have been tasked on the need to entrench transparency, dedication and professionalism in the conduct of their official duties. Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, who handed down the charge, also mandated the Federal Pay Officers to ensure that Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the […]
CBN Assures Depositors Of Keystone Bank’s Stability
Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday assured the public that Keystone Bank Limited remains stable and fully operational despite a court order forfeiting the bank’s shares to the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday, the CBN’s acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, acknowledged concerns over the development but […]
World Radio Day: Governor Ododo Celebrates Contribution of Radio to Democracy
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the Governor used the occasion to restate […]
Court Affirms FCCPC Regulatory Authority In Telecom Sector
Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in a legal dispute involving MTN Nigeria, affirming the commission’s regulatory authority over competition and consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. This is according to a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, […]