Reactions have continued to trail PREMIUM TIMES publication on how President Bola Tinubu awarded a cargo contract that is already existing. On 13 July, the Federal Executive Council, chaired by Mr Tinubu, approved the “advanced cargo tracking system” contract to P-Lyne Energy Limited. If completed, the project will enable the country to track every cargo … Read more
A group, the National Youth Leaders’ Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria (NYLFPPN), has set the target of March 2027 for the incorporation of the “Not Too Young To Run Act” into the constitutions of all political parties in the country. This is contained in the document it unveiled on Monday in Abuja. The event … Read more
Senate panel begins probe of N30trn CBN loan obtained by Buhari The Senate began legislative activities last Monday with the inauguration of a nine-member ad hoc committee to interrogate the disbursement and usage of the 30 trillion Ways and Means loan obtained by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). … Read more
The Senate Committee on Finance has declared that the country lost about N17 trillion to tax waivers in the last five years. The Chairperson of the Committee, Sani Musa, disclosed this on Monday during an interactive session with the management team of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Nigerian lawmakers have initiated another round of amendments to the Electoral Act, as the country continues to pursue a “perfect law governing elections in Nigeria.” The Act underwent a comprehensive review in 2021 and was assented to by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The last alteration received commendations from Nigerians, particularly for recognizing the use of … Read more
The police have promised to rescue six members of a family who were kidnapped in their house located in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja on 2 January. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the promise in a statement on its X handle on Saturday. The assurance comes as it emerged that one of … Read more
To finance Nigeria’s N28.8 trillion budget, the federal government will eliminate the reliance on Ways & Means, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. The minister on Monday said the federal government would rather focus on bolstering revenue and driving economic growth. According to Mr Edun, the federal … Read more
To finance Nigeria’s N28.8 trillion budget, the federal government will eliminate the reliance on Ways & Means, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. The minister on Monday said the federal government would rather focus on bolstering revenue and driving economic growth. According to Mr Edun, the federal … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the former president as “an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” He appreciated Mr Buhari for his friendship and vote of confidence shown through … Read more
