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Forensic Audit of CBN underway as we win back investor confidence, President Tinubu tells World Bank Chief

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 148

  President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is […]Continue Reading

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The ICIR calls for application from journalists for the Promoting Democratic Governance Project

By The Insight Team August 5, 2023 145

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) invites applications from suitable and qualified journalists for its “Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project”. The Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project aims to strengthen the capacity of the media to promote transparency, accountability and good governance in Nigeria, particularly in the Continue Reading

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Tinubu addresses Nigerians on economic challenges

By The Insight Team August 2, 2023 150

  …promises to reposition economy, end hardship By Clement Adeyi Key points Fuel subsidy subsists to facilitate infrastructual development Immediate reduction ofthe burden imposed by current economic situation Federal Government synergy with states and local governments to implement interventions to cushion economic pains Strengthening the manufacturing sector Continue Reading

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10th NASS: SERAP gives Akpabio, Abass 7 days to ‘drop plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’

By The Insight Team July 17, 2023 133

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas “to drop the scandalous plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.” SERAP urged them to “repeal the […]Continue Reading

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World Youth Skill Day: Governor Radda unveils transformative plans for Katsina youths empowerment 

By The Insight Team July 15, 2023 179

By Clement Adeyi   The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled comprehensive plans to empower and equip youths to secure a transformative future for them.   This was disclosed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, at the weekend.   In tandem with the global theme for this year, […]Continue Reading

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Forbes 2023 Index: Dangote Still Africa’s Richest for 12th Consecutive Year  

By The Insight Team July 12, 2023 168

…Listed among world’s top 200 richest persons For the 12th year consecutively, Aliko Dangote, President of the pan-African Conglomerate, the Dangote Group has emerged the richest man in Africa, despite economic headwinds that affected the fortunes of half of the world’s reported billionaires. Dangote, whose business flagship, Dangote Cement Plc is the largest Continue Reading

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Kogi East Elders decry state sponsored insecurity in Kogi State

By The Insight Team July 11, 2023 184

By Daniel Adaji Kogi State would hold its governorship election in November 2023, all things being equal. As the day draws closer, series of state sponsored killings and destruction of properties perceived to belong to opposing voices have been witnessed in the state.  The Kogi East Elders’ Council (KEEC) met in Abuja on Tuesday 11 […]Continue Reading

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FIRS extends due date for filing 2023 Companies Income Tax returns

By The Insight Team July 11, 2023 144

Companies that were unable to file their Companies Income Tax returns for the 2023 year of assessment (YOA) that fell due on the 30th of June 2023 have been given up to 31st August, 2023 to submit their returns to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS in a Public Notice signed by its […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu sets up Committee on Tax Reforms

By The Insight Team July 7, 2023 167

…names Taiwo Oyedele as Chairman In consonance with his promise to remove all barriers impeding business growth in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The committee will be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. Continue Reading

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‘Withdraw regulations on customers’ social media handles or face legal action’, SERAP tells CBN

By The Insight Team June 27, 2023 136

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Folashodun Shonubi, Acting Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to “immediately delete the patently unlawful provisions in the Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations directing banks to obtain information on customers’ social media handles for the purpose of Continue Reading

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CJID holds first ever West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC’23)

By The Insight Team June 26, 2023 172

By Daniel Adaji The media landscape is evolving and innovations are being introduced to help journalists, media practitioners and other related services to improve their impact. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development CJID is set to hold the first of its kind West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC’23) in Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria. […]Continue Reading

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Sudan: Dangote continues support to returnees

By The Insight Team June 26, 2023 150

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, ADF has offered relief to more Nigerian nationals fleeing the conflict in Sudan The recent, One Hundred and Twenty-Five (125) persons including many disabled, flown into Abuja by Tarco Airline on Saturday, June 24th, each received N100,000 naira and dignity packs courtesy of the Aliko Dangote Foundation. It will be recalled […]Continue Reading