Tag: Nigerians
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Christmas: Akpabio urges Nigerians to show love, unity
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has admonished Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas as an avenue to exude peace, love and unity. Akpabio in a Christmas message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, said the festive period calls for celebration and reflection. He said “In…
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BEWARE! Nationwide 3-day dust haze begins today-NIMET cautions Nigerians
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a forecast of dust haze across the country from Friday to Sunday. In a weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet indicated that moderate dust haze is expected in the northern regions on Friday, with visibility levels between 2km and 5km. There are also predictions of localized…
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Despite hunger, Nigerians exhausted N2.2trn as payment for ransom in one year -NBS
Despite massive hunger in Nigeria, N2.2trillion was spent for the payment of ransom in one year. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the payments were made between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the NBS’s latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report published on Tuesday, 65 per cent of households affected by…
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3MTT is justifiably launching 3m Nigerians into global hub-Engr Yabo(Photos)
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr Faruk Yusuf Yabo has said the 3MTT is justifiably launching three million Nigerians into the global hub. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports he disclosed this while speaking at the ongoing 12th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, NCCDE holding from 2nd To 6th…
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Road taxes hit 63% as Nigerians pay N40bn to state governments -NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Nigerians paid about 63 per cent more as road taxes to state governments in 2023, highlighting the growing importance of road taxes in state-level finances. The report, however, showed that the Federal Capital Territory did not collect any road tax revenue in 2023. According to the…
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Despite massive hunger ravaging Nigerians, FG proposes 12.5% Telecom tax
Despite the massive hunger ravaging Nigerians, the federal wants to reintroduce excise duty on telecommunication services will see consumers paying more for calls. The government is increasing the consumption tax on telecom services to 12.5 percent from the current 7.5 percent value-added tax. This move is part of a broader tax reform initiative detailed in…
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“Your monetary policies are not benefitting Nigerians”-Bauchi gov tells Tinubu
The governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed, has said the monetary policies introduced by the Tinubu-led administration are not working as people are hungry and suffering. Governor Bala said this while addressing participants at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja on Thursday, October 17. He stated that the economic livelihood of Nigerians…
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Remain steadfast in prayers – Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians and the Methodist Church in Nigeria to remain steadfast in prayers for their communities, the nation, and her leaders.
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Ndume begs Tinubu to reduce fuel price, says Nigerians are suffering
Senator representing a Borno south, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of petrol, saying Nigerians are suffering.
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I’m angry with Nigerians for not protesting against hardship — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed frustration with Nigerians for their passive response to the worsening economic situation in the country.