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House of Reps Urges Tinubu to Unfreeze NSIPA Accounts Within 72 Hours

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) has called on the House of Representatives to urge President Bola Tinubu to mandate the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, to ensure that all frozen accounts of the agency are unfrozen within 72 hours. This resolution was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following the adoption of a motion co-sponsored by the Deputy Speaker and 20 other lawmakers.
Stop Mass Retirement, N50bn Pay Off - Reps Tells CBN

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt its plan to retire approximately 1,000 employees, pending the outcome of an investigation into the matter. The House also resolved to investigate the N50 billion payoff scheme earmarked for the disengaged staff. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Mr. Kama Nkemkama, representing the Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State.
NATCOMS to Petition Lawmakers Over Controversial 5% Telecom Tax Amid Court Battle

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

In response to the growing outcry from telecommunication subscribers in Nigeria, the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) plans to petition the National Assembly regarding the Federal Government’s renewed attempt to impose a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The group is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to finalize arrangements for the petition, which seeks to halt legislative approval of the controversial tax while the issue remains unresolved in court.
LASTMA Rescues Two as Brake Failure Causes Lone Venza Crash in Lagos

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported rescuing two individuals, a male and a female, from a lone accident that occurred at China Town by Conoil, inward Estate, Alapere, Ogudu, Lagos. News About Nigeria gathered that the incident involved a Venza vehicle with registration number APP 04 HE.
Govt to Upload 5,600 New Teachers into Database for Deployment to Basic Schools

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The Oyo State Government has announced plans to upload 5,600 newly recruited teachers into its database, with deployment to public basic schools set to follow. The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan.
Senate, NUC Push for New Universities to Meet Nigeria’s Growing Education Demand

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The National Universities Commission and the Senate have emphasised the need for the establishment of more universities in Nigeria to address the rising demand for tertiary education, News About Nigeria Reports. This call was made on Monday in Abuja during a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, where stakeholders supported the proposed establishment of the Federal University, Okigwe, in Imo State.
UI VC Calls on Alumni to Sustain Nigeria’s Universities Amid Funding Crisis

Dec 3, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, has called for the support and partnership of alumni members in the development of alma maters to ensure the sustainability of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Adebowale, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Peter Olapegba, emphasised that state and federal governments no longer provide full funding for universities, leaving institutions to generate funds independently.
Fire Ravages Moniya Market: 17 Shops Destroyed, Goods Worth Millions Lost

Dec 2, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

A fire outbreak in the early hours of Monday devastated 17 shops at the popular Moniya Market in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, leading to the loss of goods worth millions of naira, News About Nigeria reports. Eyewitnesses stated that the fire began around 12:30 a.m., attributed to a power surge. During a visit to the scene, newsmen observed the extent of the destruction, with valuable goods and cash reduced to ashes.
House of Representatives Suspends Tax Reform Debate Indefinitely Amidst Mounting Pressure

Dec 2, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

Debate on the controversial Tax Reforms Bills earlier scheduled for Tuesday by the House of Representatives has been suspended due to growing tension. This is coming following mounting pressure from the 19 northern states’ governors. The planned debate was called off in a memo signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, as 73 northern lawmakers kicked against the bills.
NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee with Cocaine, Intercepts Drugs Across Multiple States

Dec 2, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Folaranmi Ajayi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Ezeokoli Sylva, a 59-year-old businessman who returned to Nigeria after 35 years in Brazil with 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach, News About Nigeria Reports. Sylva was apprehended on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the E-Arrival Hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following his arrival from São Paulo via an Ethiopian Airlines flight.