The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Victor Olaiya, has held a crucial meeting with representatives of various transport unions following their strike action over the recent hike in petrol prices. The strike, which began on September 5, 2024, prompted the dialogue at the command headquarters on September 6, 2024. In a statement released...
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FG REFUTES VAT INCREASE SPECULATION
The Federal Government has officially debunked reports suggesting that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration plans to raise Nigeria’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%. In a statement issued earlier this morning, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun clarified that there is no such proposal under...
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EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Kwara
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters, commonly known as “Yahoo boys,” in different parts of Ilorin, Kwara State. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, September 6, 2024, in areas such as Sango, Kulende,...
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NIGERIA, CHINA FORGEUNBREAKABLE BONDS: $3.3 BILLION AGREEMENT SIGNED AT HISTORIC TRADE CONFERENCE
In a landmark event chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun that heralds a new era of economic cooperation, Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties and fostering sustainable development. The inaugural China-Nigeria Economic Cooperation and Trade Conference, held...
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48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Umudike Arrested
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested forty eight (48) suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, Abia State. They were arrested on Friday, August 30, 2024 at different locations within Umudike, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items recovered from them include 12...
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CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE: FINANCE TOP MANAGEMENT HOLDS VALEDICTORY SESSION FOR MR. OKOKON EKANEM UDO
In a heartfelt tribute, the Top Management Staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, today bid farewell to a dedicated public servant, Mr. Okokon Ekanem Udo, Permanent Secretary Special Duties, as he prepares to retire from the Federal Civil Service. The Valedictory Session, led by the Permanent Secretary Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, celebrated...
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THRIVING ECONOMY, SECURE ENVIRONMENT: FINANCE MINISTER, DEFENCE CHIEF MEETS
In a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, Abujato discuss the military’s critical role in safeguarding democracy and driving Nigeria’s economic and social...
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920 Artisans, Market Women to Benefit from Senator Saliu Mustapha’s Empowerment Programme as Training Begins in Kwara
In a determined effort to tackle the challenges of unemployment and poverty, Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has launched a comprehensive empowerment programme that will benefit 920 artisans and market women from the Kwara Central Senatorial District. The programme kicked off with a skill acquisition training session held at Senator...
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Customs Intercepts N57.6 Million Worth of Cannabis in Kwara
Taiwo Ogunniyi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kwara State has seized a significant consignment of Cannabis Sativa valued at N57.6 million. The operation, which took place along the Yamboa axis of Bukuro in Baruten Local Government Area on July 3, 2024, was based on credible intelligence. Comptroller Faith Ojeifo, the Customs Area Controller, revealed...
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FG INAUGURATES NSIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHARGES THEM TO ENHANCE THE WEALTH OF THE NATION
The Federal Government has inaugurated the new Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), tasked with the critical mandate of steering the nation’s economic growth and stability. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, while inaugurating the Board today in his office in Abuja, charged...