Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 9th September 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 9th September 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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Nigeria on the verge of a failed state –Mailafia
In this interview, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia said Nigeria has all the trappings of a failed state. The fiery economist told BABATOPE OKEOWO and ADEWALE MOMOH, that President Muhammadu Buhari is pursuing a Fulanisation agenda. He also spoke on the state of the nation and solutions
Kwara APC consolidates with consensus option in LG congress
Despite the controversy that trailed the local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, the Kwara State chapter of the party held a peaceful process through the adoption of consensus. STEPHEN OLUFEMI ONI reports Prior to the commencement of the just concluded Local Government Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Intelligence gathering, improved funding vital to winning war against insurgency –Odeyemi
Comrade Oladimeji Odeyemi, a security analyst and a counter-terrorism expert is the Convener of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Terrorism in Nigeria. In this interview, he speaks on the war against insurgency and banditry, the need for improved funding and intelligence in the fight against Boko Haram, among other issues. WALE ELEGBEDE brings
MTN renews licence with over N71.97bn for 10 years
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has paid over N71.97 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its Unified Access Service (UAS) licence and Spectrum license for wireless local loop in the 900MHz and 1800MHZ band. This was disclosed by MTN Nigeria via a statement issued and signed by its Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, and
Buhari appoints Waziri-Azi NAPTIP DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri-Azi, as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). According to a release by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, this was sequel to a recommendation of the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq,
Anti-open Grazing Law: Akeredolu fumes, blasts Miyetti Allah
…says group not above the law The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Olawarotimi Akeredolu, has lashed out at the Miyetti Allah Kataul Hore over the latter’s stance on the Anti-open Grazing laws in some Southern states of the country. Akeredolu, who issued stern warning to the group on yesterday,
Onigbanjo: No going back on VAT collection by LASG
Lagos State government yesterday said it is poised to execute judgement granting states the power to collect Value Added Tax (VAT), saying no booby trap will affect its implementation. This was the position of the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosere Onigbanjo (SAN) during a public hearing at the State House of Assembly
VAT: Wike threatens to seal up premises of defaulting corporations
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the business community to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) for the month of September this month and subsequent months to the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RSIRS). The governor said he had already assented to the Rivers State VAT law passed by the State House of Assembly, and
ECOWAS suspends Guinea over coup, constitutes mediation team
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea from the regional economic block, following last weekend’s military coup that ousted President Alpha Conde from power. Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Alpha Barry, disclosed this yesterday, after avirtualmeetingof leadersof thesub-regiontodeliberateon the political developments in Guinea. It was learnt that during the meeting, leaders
AfCFTA offers $450 billion potential income gains, says Osinbajo
…urges African Insurance firms to leverage opportunities Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (Af- CFTA) offers a $450 billion potential income gains to the continent if well managed. Osinbajo, who urged African insurance companies to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the AfCFTA, made this disclosure in a
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