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Nigeria Can’t Progress with Current Tax Systems, NASS to Engage Stakeholders on the Tax Bills –…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that Nigeria cannot record significant progress due to its current tax systems.
While noting that the country is among the lowest in terms of…
National Assembly Passes ₦54.9 Trillion Budget, Injects ₦300 Billion to Health Sector
The National Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a total budget of ₦54.9 trillion, with ₦300 billion earmarked for health interventions to combat tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and polio.
The…
Bill to Regulate Gaming Operations, Enhance Revenue Passes Second Reading at Reps
The House of Representatives at the plenary, Thursday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to create a comprehensive and harmonised regulatory framework for the operation and business of all forms of online and remote gaming that…
Abbas Hosts LCCI, Says Reps Will Continue to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the parliament will support economic reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which are aimed at jacking up revenue.
Speaker…
NUJ FCT Holds 2025 Maiden Congress, Commends FCT Minister Over Infrastructural Dev, Decries Rising…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has commended the Minister of the FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for his visible efforts in improving infrastructural development within the FCT.
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Deputy Speaker Kalu Reiterates Tinubu’s Determination to Boost Dev in Southeast
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has applauded the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to accelerate the development of the South East region.
He said that the proposed financial…
Kalu Congratulates FIRS Chairman, Adedeji on 47th Birthday
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji on the occasion of his 47th birthday.
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Nigeria Needs Urgent Diversification from Oil Dependency- Abbas Tajudeen
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to diversify the oil-dependent economy, warning that a further delay poses more challenges ahead for the country.
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Governor Fubara Presents N1.188 trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget [FULL SPEECH]
RIVERS STATE 2025 BUDGET STATEMENT:
PRESENTED TO THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS, GOVERNOR, RIVERS STATE, (DECEMBER 30, 2024).
Introduction
1. Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,…
2025 Budget: Nigeria’s Fiscal Realities Warrant Critical Reflection – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the government needs to reflect on the fiscal realities of Nigeria’s economy, especially the budget-population ratio of the country, when Nigeria is…