Senate moves to halt high cost of data imposed by telecom operators

DAILY TRUSTThe Senate on Wednesday asked the federal ministry of telecommunications and digital economy to engage with telecom operators with a view to addressing the recent increase in the cost of data and other services.This was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South) during plenary.Telecommunications...
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Senate Moves To Halt High Cost Of Data Imposed By Telecom Operators

D The Senate on Wednesday asked the federal ministry of telecommunications and digital economy to engage with telecom operators with a view to addressing the recent increase in the cost of data and other services. This was sequel to a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South) during plenary. Telecommunications operators...
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Bill to strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs of immunity scales second reading at Reps

DAILY TRUST The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs Of Immunity Scales Second Reading At Reps

DAILY TRUST The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

PUNCH The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration

The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29...
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Natasha Recall: Petitioners have provided details – INEC

DAILY TRUST The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says petitioners for the recall of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have submitted their contact address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam...
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Medicine prices to fall as Customs implements zero-tariff on pharmaceutical products

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy aims to support local pharmaceutical manufacturers, lower production costs, and reduce medicine prices. The exemption covers Active...
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“Fubara remains governor” – Presidency insists, criticizes Peter Obi as ‘dangerous’

The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu removed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, clarifying that he was only suspended to address the political crisis in the state. Tinubu’s aide, Olusegun Dada, criticized Peter Obi for calling the intervention a collapse of democracy, accusing him of hypocrisy. He argued that...
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Minister raises alarm over 26,000 children in prisons

PUNCH The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the incarceration of over 26,000 children in Nigeria’s custodial centres. He described the situation as alarming, noting that these children make up 30% of the total inmate population. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he emphasized the need for urgent reforms...
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