Tag: Executive Order
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Trump Admin signs Executive Order to halt student visas of pro-Palestinian protesters
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at combating antisemitism, with a focus on college campuses. The order promises “immediate action” from the Justice Department to prosecute threats, vandalism, and violence against American Jews, which have reportedly surged since the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas. Trump warned that non-citizen…
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TNG EXPLAINER: How President Tinubu’s four new executive orders will affect industries and you
In a move aimed at mitigating economic hardship and creating a more business-friendly environment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders that curbs arbitrary taxation policies in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President Dele Alake, during an interactive session with State House Correspondents on Thursday. Shedding light…
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Newly sworn-in Enugu Governor, Mbah performs first function
Newly sworn-in Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed three Executive Orders for the effective governance of the state. Mbah made his first signing shortly after his inauguration a the governor of the state.
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Umahi sanctions own party for contravening Executive Order
Ebonyi state Gov. David Umahi has ordered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state pays a fine of N5 million for contravening the provisions of the state’s Executive Order 3 of 2022. The Executive Order 3 prohibits political parties from using public places such as schools, parks, and markets among others for political…
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NCDMB emerges best MDA in ease of doing business ranking
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has been adjudged the best among all Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the country in the latest Executive Order (EO1) performance ranking for Ease of Doing Business from January to June. The report is compiled by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), under the office of…
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Biden signs Executive Order reopening Obamacare enrolment
The Joe Biden administration has reopened the option for the American public to sign up for government-subsidised health insurance. An executive order that Biden signed gives millions who lost insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to enroll online at HealthCare.gov. The special enrollment period runs up to May 15. In accordance with the Executive…
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Coup: Biden approves Executive Order to sanction Myanmar’s military leaders
President Joe Biden approved an executive order to enable the U.S. to sanction members of Myanmar’s military for their involvement in a recent coup. Biden announced this on Wednesday. “Today, I’ve approved a new executive order enabling us to immediately sanction the military leaders who directed the coup, their business interests, as well as close…
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Biden signs new Executive Order to ramp up refugee admissions from Trump’s 15,000 to 125,000 per year
President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday to increase refugee admissions and allow the U.S. to set a goal of providing safe haven to 125,000 people around the world fleeing violence, conflict and persecution during his first full fiscal year in office. According to a report by cbsnews.com, President Biden in the order…
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Biden to sign Executive Order to rescind Trump’s travel ban, others on inauguration day
President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, on his first day in office, according to a memo from incoming chief of staff Ron Klain. He’ll also sign orders halting evictions and student loan payments during the…