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MRA Accuses Federal Government of Encouraging Attacks Against Journalists by Failing to Act
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today accused the Federal Government of encouraging attacks against journalists and media organizations by its failure to take measures to protect journalists and punish perpetrators of such attacks whom it noted are frequently security agents or other government officials. Observing that at least seven media professionals and a media organization had […]
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Nigeria Government, Private Sector Urge To Invest in Energy
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the private sector have been urged to invest in renewable energy in a bid to make Nigeria the start-up hub of Africa. This was made known by the Executive Director Innov8 Hub, Edward Singhatey at the commissioning of the E-CUBE Smart Village organised by LR Group, in collaboration with […]
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ACCI Commiserates with FG and Victims of Kaduna Train Attack
Urges Procurement of Security Surveillance Equipment The President of Abuja Chamber of commerce and Industry, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar has lamented the human loss and injuries occasioned by the Monday night attack on Abuja-Kaduna train, describing the incident as “gruesome and inhuman”. In a statement he personally signed in Abuja, the ACCI President noted the continuous […]
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FIRS Offers Concession To Taxpayers With Outstanding Foreign Currency Tax Liabilities
Taxpayers who have outstanding foreign currency tax liabilities can now take advantage of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) one-month window to settle these liabilities in Naira, with effect from the 1st of March, 2022, to 31st March, 2022, this is according to a Public Notice released by the Service and signed by the Executive […]
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World Social Justice Day: ACCI Canvass for Transition of Informal Economy
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has canvassed for the transition of informal economy into formal economy as a prerequisite for achieving social justice in commemoration of the 2022 World Social Justice day. This campaign is in support of the international celebration of the United-Nations to mark the 2022 World Social Justice Day […]
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Ministry of Environment Endorses 10 Million Tree Planting Campaign By AFNALPA
Federal Ministry of Environment has endorsed the campaign to plant 10 million trees in major locations across the country as a measure to combat desertification and effects of climate change. The campaign is spearheaded by Association of Flower Nurseries and Landscaping Practitioners, AFNALPA. This is contained in an endorsement letter dated 11th February, 2022 and […]
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Experts to Brainstorm on Setup of Domestic Export Warehouse
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is set to host a roundtable to brainstorm and analyse the progress and challenges of the domestic export warehouse in the country. The roundtable organised by the National Chamber Policy Centre (NCPC) of ACCI will focus on the challenges as well as solution to further boost implementation […]
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Federal Government Processing MRA’s Request For Specialized Team To Prosecute Perpetrators Of Crimes Against Journalists
The Federal Government has said that it is processing a request by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) for it to establish a specialized team of prosecutors to facilitate effective investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against journalists and other media workers. In a letter addressed to MRA’s Executive Director, Mr. Edetaen Ojo, the Special Assistant […]
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No Plan to Lay Off Federal Workers, says Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, says the federal government has no plan to lay off workers in the federal public service. Speaking on NTA’s ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ programme on Thursday, the minister stated that President Muhammadu Buhari had repeatedly said that no worker would be sacked. Ahmed explained that FG needs […]