Senate to FG: Implement zero duty on aircraft importation, spare parts

…seeks elimination of taxes and charges, wants NAICOM Act reviewed The Senate has called on the Federal Government to fully implement the Executive Order on zero customs duty and zero

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Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm INEC Chair for second term

…As President appoints Zuru as National Commissioner to replace Nahuche  The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral

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South-South leaders engage FG, demand restructuring, true federalism

Leaders of the South-South on Tuesday, insisted on restructuring of the country and true federalism, including devolution of powers to the federating units.  The leaders made the demand at a

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PAYE Tax refund: No evidence of shady financial dealings

Oyo Internal Revenue Service …says don’t drag us into UI succession battles   The Chairman of Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), Aremo John Adeleke, has debunked reports linking his agency,

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Security: Aregbesola, Sanwo-Olu advocate peaceful resolution to national conflicts

Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have re-emphasised the importance of peaceful resolution of conflicts in the country, saying there is need to

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Senate approves Buhari’s request to refund N148.14bn to five states

…confirms Code of Conduct Bureau nominees The Senate on Tuesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a refund of N148,141,969,161.24 to Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Osun and Ondo State Governments

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My administration committed to high standard in customary law process – Okowa

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, reaffirmed that his administration would continue to strengthen the processes and structures that would enhance standards in customary law processes in the

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African trade exchange highlights trade opportunities between U.S, Sub-Sahara Africa

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH) and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), recently co-hosted

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Delta to construct Orere bridge in 2021

  Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the sate government will embark on the construction of Orere bridge in Ughelli South Council Area in 2021.  Okowa disclosed

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APC To Police: Fish Out Killers of Nasarawa APC Chairman

***Party Mourns The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urges the Police and other relevant security services to fish out the killers of the Party’s Nasarawa State Chairman, Mr. Philip Shekwo

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