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Presidency Announces Plan to Tax Foreigners Earning in Nigeria

The Nigerian government has announced plans to tax foreigners earning income within the country under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. This was revealed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Onanuga explained that the […]

Politics

Presidency Denies Fake Statement Attributed to Tinubu

The presidency has discredited a viral statement titled “Tinubu Speaks” that was attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale issued a brief statement on Saturday, dismissing the statement as fake. Ngelale emphasized the inauthenticity of the circulating statement: “Based on recent inquiries, I wish to reiterate that this is fake and does […]

Politics

FX Volatility: Presidency Refutes Atiku’s Criticizing, Says He Got It Wrong Again

The presidency responded on Sunday, February 18, to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the current foreign exchange crisis, accusing him of spreading misinformation without offering viable alternatives. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency dismissed Abubakar’s claims, asserting […]

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State House Earmarked ₦253m For Food Supplies, While ₦260m For Electricity

The Federal Government has allocated ₦460,217,071 for the State House’s “Materials and Supplies” in the 2024 Appropriation Bill. A significant portion, ₦253,277,638, is designated for foodstuffs and catering materials. The breakdown includes allocations for office stationeries, books, newspapers, magazines, printing of documents, drugs, medical supplies, uniforms, and clothing. President Bola Tinubu presented this budget, named […]

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Police Reform: Presidency, IGP Organize Strategic Communication Training For Police PROs

The Presidency, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, have partnered with the United National Development Programme (UNDP) for a 3-day training in strategic communications for Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) of the Nigeria Police Force. The programme, organized by the CLEEN […]

Insecurity

Nigeria: How Kukah, Others Slowed Delivery of Super Tucano Jets – Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday attacked the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Kukah and others for delaying the delivery of Super Tucanos to fight terrorists in the country. The presidency, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Garba Shehu on Sunday said it was a pity that US policy and support towards the […]