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Nov
28
2022
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Nigeria Free Trade Zone @ 30: Milestones and Prospects for Inclusive Industrialisation

Nigeria Free Trade Zone @ 30: Milestones and Prospects for Inclusive Industrialisation

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By Martins Odeh/Golda Ukomadu, The decision of our past governments leading to the adoption of the Free Trade Zones Scheme, a global economic model to aid widespread economic growth on November 30, 1992 has to this moment remained a legendary step toward fast tracking the country’s industrialization. The operation of the free trade zones is deliberately incentivized to stimulate Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs); Domestic Direct Investments (DDIs); employment generation; infrastructure development; technology transfer; skill transfer to boost the country prosperity profile. The scheme was first adopted through the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) Act 63 of…
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Nov
28
2022
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CATA president wants tax administrators to adhere to it’s laws, regulations, codes

CATA president wants tax administrators to adhere to it’s laws, regulations, codes

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---- holds 42nd Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), has advocated that in other to match the pace of advancement in technology, tax administrators must remain bound by the laws, regulations and codes that safeguard the sourcing, storage, processing and management of data. This was contained in the welcome address of the President of CATA, Mr Muhammad Nami, at the 42nd annual technical conference of CATA holding from 28th november to 1st december, 2022 in abuja, Nigeria. He noted that In recent times, there has been an upsurge of disruptive…
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Nov
28
2022
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Aro/Ohafia Fed Constituency: I’m committed to improved education,  better welfare package for youth, women — Ibe Okwara

Aro/Ohafia Fed Constituency: I’m committed to improved education,  better welfare package for youth, women — Ibe Okwara

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The Labour Party Candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal House of Representatives, Hon Ibe Okwara, has reiterated his resolve to pay special attention to the improvement of educational standards in the constituency to meet the Millennium Development Goal target for education in record time when elected as the man to represent the constituency. In a chat with newsmen on Sunday evening, Osonwa insisted that the place of education in the life of any people that desire development and progress can never be overemphasized, stating that the only way to secure the future of the constituency is by giving her citizens quality education…
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Nov
27
2022
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Ajeromi/Ifelodun Fed Constituency: Catholic Church Honours Wife Of PDP House Of Reps Candidate, OmoBarca [PHOTOS]

Ajeromi/Ifelodun Fed Constituency: Catholic Church Honours Wife Of PDP House Of Reps Candidate, OmoBarca [PHOTOS]

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Wife of the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lolo Francis Esther Chibuife has been crowned the first queen of St Magareth’s Catholic Church Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The event took place today during the 9:30am mass at St. Margreth’s Catholic Church officiated by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph. The beautiful and elegant wife of Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca was officially crowned the First Queen of St. Margreth’s parish by the CCM-Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Before her coronation, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph who also crowned the new Queen addressed the congregation…
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Nov
27
2022
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BREAKING: Ademola Adeleke Sworn-in As 6th Elected Osun Gov

BREAKING: Ademola Adeleke Sworn-in As 6th Elected Osun Gov

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Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has been sworn-in as the 6th elected Governor of Osun State on Sunday morning. At exactly 11:54am, Adeleke became the governor of Osun State after being administered oaths of allegiance and office by the State’s President of the Customary Court before a mammoth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, supporters and guests from all walks of life. Details Later..
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Nov
27
2022
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PHOTOS: Davido In Osun For Adeleke’s Inauguration

PHOTOS: Davido In Osun For Adeleke’s Inauguration

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Popular singer, Davido, is in his home state, Osun State, for the inauguration of his uncle, governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, as the next governor of the state. Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, died in October and the singer had been grieving his loss. His aide, Isreal DMW, shared the photos on his Instagram handle and said “Oga, no go ever minus. We outside #aadeleke_01 Osun State Governor.” [The Punch] See photos below:
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Nov
26
2022
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Police identify man caught with dagger at Peter Obi’s rally in Ibadan

Police identify man caught with dagger at Peter Obi’s rally in Ibadan

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The Oyo State Police Command has given insight on how a man caught with a double-faced Jack-knife at the Labour Party presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was arrested. Daily Post reports that a video of the man caught with the weapon at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan, had trended on Twitter. Some eyewitnesses had alleged that the suspect positioned himself in a place the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi was expected to walk through to the podium. Reports also claimed that the Wednesday incident was an assassination attempt on the former Anambra governor. But…
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Nov
26
2022
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Mao Ohuabunwa is desperate, afraid of losing, jealous of Orji Kalu’s achievements — Group

Mao Ohuabunwa is desperate, afraid of losing, jealous of Orji Kalu’s achievements — Group

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A socio-political group, Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF) says a former Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Mao Ohuabunwa is afraid of losing the 2023 Abia North senatorial district' election to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the second time, hence his desperation to play politics with human lives. The group in a statement titled ” Ohuabunwa jealous of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's achievements” and signed by its Director General, Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu on Friday evening accused Ohuabunwa of desperation and irresponsible politicking. Reacting to a statement credited to Ohuabunwa where he accused Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of being silent to…
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Nov
26
2022
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2023: Peter Obi Lies With Arithmetic No Indian Can Solve, Mentioning His Name Is A Disgrace To Me — Tinubu

2023: Peter Obi Lies With Arithmetic No Indian Can Solve, Mentioning His Name Is A Disgrace To Me — Tinubu

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The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has mocked the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party, Peter Obi. Tinubu lashed out at his competitors during an engagement with Niger Delta stakeholders in Gbaramatu, in Delta State on Friday. On Atiku, he said, “As I stand before you, there are few of us left running. One says he is Atiku; how many times has he been running? He’s always on the run and he is tired, tell him to go and sit down. Enough is enough.” Speaking about Obi, the former…
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Nov
25
2022
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Abia North: Senator Kalu names 2022 projects in Isuikwuato council area, assures constituents of more dividends

Abia North: Senator Kalu names 2022 projects in Isuikwuato council area, assures constituents of more dividends

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The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has assured his constituents of more developmental projects in the district in the 2023 fiscal year. The lawmaker stated this through the spokesperson of his campaign organization, Sunny Idika while interacting with representatives of various communities from Isikwuato local government area on Thursday evening. The Abia North senator who has facilitated over 68 capital projects including construction rural roads, furnishing of numerous classroom blocks in primary schools, solar-powered boreholes, model primary health care centers, scholarships to students to study medicine and surgery, donation of vehicles, motorcycles, amongst others promises to…
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