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PETROL PRICE CUTS MAY FORCE NIGERIA’S INFLATIONARY PRESSURES DOWN – ECONOMIST Nigerian economists and financial analysts say the recent drop in price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) upon direct fuel purchase deal between Dangote Refinery and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria may force inflationary pressures down in the coming months.Former President of the Council of the Chartered Institute of …

l NORTHERN REPS RAISE FRESH CONCERNS OVER TAX REFORMS BILLS Members of the House of Representatives from the northern part of the country have raised fresh concerns over the four tax reform bills currently under consideration in the National Assembly.They spoke at an interactive session organised by the House of Representatives with the members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal …

TAX REFORM BILLS: GOVS THREATENING TO DENY US RETURN TICKETS – REPS DEPUTY SPOKESMAN The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has disclosed the readiness of the lawmakers to support President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills despite opposition from State Governors. According to Agbese, some of the Governors have threatened to deny lawmakers from their states the …

NIGERIAN FAMILY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR DOCTOR WHO DIED IN JORDAN, CRIES TO WHO The circumstances surrounding the death of Dr Chukwuemeka Agbo, a Nigerian polio specialist, working with the World Health Organisation (WHO), have sparked concerns among his family and friends in medical profession.Agbo, who was found dead on June 9, 2024, in Amman, Jordan, where he was working for …

INSIDE STORY OF ALLEGED JUDICIAL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA, BY JUSTICE DATTIJO MOHAMMED Justice Dattijo Muhammad served in the judiciary for over 40 years before exiting the Supreme Court in October 2023. In his valedictory speech, Dattijo criticised the over-concentration of powers in the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) office and judicial corruption in the polity. We are republishing his reflections …

NERC WARNS ELECTRICITY FIRMS AGAINST MAKING CUSTOMERS FUND REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY METERS The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned electricity distribution companies (DisCos), against illegally forcing electricity consumers to apply and pay for the replacement of faulty and obsolete meters within their franchise areas. The Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the warning in a statement issued on Monday following reports …

OBASANJO NOT AN IDEAL LEADER TO EMULATE – BAYO ONANUGA Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under sharp criticism following his recent remarks on leadership and governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former leader alleged that subsequent administrations had failed the nation, describing Nigeria as a “failing country.” However, a statement issued …

WE’VE NOT TAKEN ANY POSITION ON TAX REFORM BILL – ABBAS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the green chamber is yet to take a stand on the Tax Reform Bills. He stated this in his opening remarks at the interactive session on Tax Reform Bills being held at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Monday. He, however …

PETER OBI EULOGISES CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA ON MISS UNIVERSE CONTEST Labour party Presidential Candidate is 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended the First Runner in the just concluded Miss Universe contest held in Mexico, Chidimma Adetshina, for her excellent performance during the competition. In his verified X handle, Peter Obi said though Chidimma did not win the ultimate prize, but …

OBASANJO, IMF SLAM TINUBU GOVT, PRESIDENCY KEEP MUM The Presidency has kept silent on the criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Obasanjo had, according to a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, alleged that Nigeria is currently under a state capture and that the country’s situation is bad.The …