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By Anule Emmanuel  As Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, Dr. Zacch Adedeji who doubles as Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has a critical role to play in the Renewed Hope government helping strategically to deploy all techniques, skills, and global best approaches for successful domestic revenue mobilization to fund the administration’s development agenda. It is undoubtedly true that Dr. Adedeji appears committed to seeing that Nigeria implements key strategies to increase tax revenue. Some measures in this regard, that the presidential aide has successfully pushed through for the government include, the improvement in…

As Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, Dr. Zacch Adedeji who doubles as Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has a critical role to play in the Renewed Hope government helping strategically to deploy all techniques, skills, and global best approaches for successful domestic revenue mobilization to fund the administration’s development agenda.

By Anule Emmanuel The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided by President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately commence the sale of crude oil at naira denominated rates directly to the Dangote Refinery. The $20 billion Dangote Refinery, with a daily crude production capacity of 650,000 barrels commenced operation in January but has struggled to secure enough crude to meet its full operations. Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Dr. Zacch Adedeji said the strategic intervention is to leverage the Dangote Refinery to stabilize the nation’s currency exchange rates and restore…

Nigeria continues to enjoy the position of Africa’s ‘big brother’ because of its large population, economic power, and influential role on the continent. With a population of over 200 million people, the country indeed, wields significant political and economic clout. Some schools of thought believe that whatever affects Nigeria, affects the continent of Africa. If the world’s most populous black nation derails, the continent suffers. The stability and progress of Nigeria is not just important for its over 200 million people but for the entire region. Whatever can be done to sustain peace in the country is not too much…

By Anule Emmanuel The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale and other delegation of the country met with Chinese development partners pushing forward ideas on how Nigeria intends to deliver on its renewable energy technology manufacturing zone, the Evergreen City. Ajuri was on the trip with  the Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule and the Managing Director/CEO of the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), Dr. Lazarus Angbazo for a working visit to the Global Headquarters of the world’s largest EV Battery Manufacturer, CATL while in China. In a statement made available to reporters, Ajuri said, “Early Wednesday morning…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally welcomed a former senate president Pius Anyim into the fold of the ruling All Progressives Peoples Congress (APC). Anyim, who was the secretary to the government of the federation under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is expected to boost the weight of stakeholders in the electoral chances of the APC in future elections. The former SGF was presented to President Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, and his Ebonyi State counterpart, Francis Nwifuru. Indications first emerged in…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday passionately advised Nigerians especially the youth to jettison the idea of street protest over the current hardship in the country, saying that it is not necessary since his government was taking proactive interventionist steps to improve their standard of living. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris told State House correspondents at the presidential villa, Abuja that President Tinubu expressed this concern during a closed-door meeting with him. According to the Minister, the President as a true democrat was in tune with the cries and worries of Nigerians and would do anything to bring…

By Stanley Nkwocha Insecurity has been a major challenge in Nigeria for more than a decade now, leading to the loss of lives, the displacement of people, and the disruption of economic activities. It has also undermined the country’s democracy and development. Without apportioning blame or tracing the causes of insecurity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office last year with a firm resolve to end the vicious circle of insurgency, banditry, herders/farmers clashes, kidnapping and other forms of criminality. Listing the fight against insecurity as a prime in the top priority list of his Renewed Hope agenda, the President outlined…

The Benue State Security Council has approved the establishment of a Bureau of Homeland Security that will coordinate and liaise with the office of the Governor and security agencies in the State for prompt responses to security threats.  Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed this recently in Makurdi after a joint security meeting.  Governor Alia who was represented by his deputy Sam Ode said the Security Council had would be headed  by a Director General, appointed by the Governor. Speaking on the recent attacks in Ukum local government area, Ode explained that the Security Council directed that the curfew in the entire Sankera…

Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Friday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa Abuja, where he discussed  the developments in the country, especially the economy, food security, polity as well as the Kolmani integrated project.  Speaking to State House correspondents shortly after the closed-door meeting, Governor Inuwa said “our meeting with Mr. President has been very robust. We touched on all the issues, and I am satisfied and convinced that Nr. President is on the right track and he will continue to do his best to deliver on his…