Day: December 8, 2020

Lagos Assembly passes Public Complaints, Anti-Corruption Commission bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Lagos State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission and for connected purposes.   The House passed the bill on Tuesday after its third reading and a consequent voice vote…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Paris Agreement: FG provides policies to address climate change

The Federal Government says it has provided policies and initiatives that are aimed at implementing the Paris Agreement to address climate change and other environmental issues in the country.   The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Abubakar made this known at…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG to engage U.S. on removing Nigeria from religious freedom blacklist

The Federal Government says it will vigorously engage the U.S. government to remove Nigeria from its blacklist of countries over concerns on religious freedom.   The government has also expressed its displeasure to the U.S. government over the development.   Mr…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Bill to assist banks recover bad debts scales 2nd reading in Senate

A Bill for an Act to assist banks in efforts to recover bad debts, scaled the second reading at the Senate on Tuesday.   This followed the adoption of a motion by the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Sani Musa…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

NHIDB bill scales 2nd reading in House of Reps

A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigeria Health Infrastructure Development Bank (NHIDB) on Tuesday scaled the second reading at the House of Representatives.   The bill, which, when passed, would enhance the healthcare delivery system in Nigeria, is…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

ANAN lauds FG’s anti-corruption drive

The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) on Tuesday commended the Federal Government for its continuous anti-corruption drive and whistleblowing campaign.   Prof. Muhammad Mainoma, ANAN’s President and Chairman of Council, gave the commendation at the opening ceremony of the 5th…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Reps to revisit report on digital switchover

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to revisit the report of the investigation carried out on the process of digital (broadcast) switchover in Nigeria.   This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Odebunmi Dokun…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

SMEDAN begins 70 teachers in entrepreneurship skills in Nasarawa State

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with the Nasarawa State Government, has begun an entrepreneurship training for 70 teachers in Nasarawa State.   Dr Dikko Radda, Director-General of SMEDAN, who spoke at the onset…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari urges APC members to build strong party, promote national development

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make sacrifices required to build a strong political party and enhance national development.   The president made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja at an emergency…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

House of Reps. calls for suspension of recapitalisation of insurance coys

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for the suspension of the proposed recapitalisation of insurance companies and intermediaries in the country.   This followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) at the plenary.…

December 8, 2020 · by komolafe times ·