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The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, has expressed concerns about tax evasion among the wealthy while speaking at the opening of a two-day induction workshop for the State's Internal Revenue Board members, Odey underscored the crucial role of taxes in supporting the state’s economy and improving opportunities for all. He revealed that the government is exploring strategies to ensure that high-income earners contribute more to the tax […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday has announced that 29 states and 172 local government areas across Nigeria have been impacted by the ongoing floods, affecting over one million people as reports that 625,239 people have been displaced, with 259 fatalities recorded nationwide. In an update provided by NEMA's Director General, Zubaida Umar, these figures were shared during the National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Thursday which reviews […]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday has praised the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics, which reveals that Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of ₦6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. This represents a 6.60 percent increase from the ₦6.52 trillion surplus recorded in the previous quarter. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed optimism about the economic […]

The 2023 Labour Party, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to swiftly support the victims of Borno flood victims to alleviate their sufferings. Obi made the call on Thursday, through a post on X, Obi expressing sadness over the loss of lives and disruption of activities in Maiduguri due to the flood. The former Anambra State Governor emphasized the need to unite and rebuild and restore […]

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his pledge to establish a separate Ministry for Youth Development. Speaking at a youth appreciation rally in Uyo, on Wednesday, Eno expressed gratitude to Akwa Ibom youths for boycotting the recent nationwide protest. The governor further announced plans to unbundle the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, creating a new ministry to be headed by a commissioner under 45 years old. He […]