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CRMI Opposes New Chartered Institute Bill Over Duplication, Legal Conflicts

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has formally opposed the National Assembly’s proposed bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Enterprise Risk Management of Nigeria, warning that it duplicates existing institutions with identical mandates. In a submission to the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, CRMI Registrar, Victor Olannye, highlighted that the 9th […]

Kogi Government Lauds Tinubu Over Nomination Of Amupitan As INEC Chairman

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu over his nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, a distinguished son of the State, as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A statement signed by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on Thursday, noted […]

Igbos Can’t Get Away With What Others Do In Nigeria — Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian government of applying double standards in the treatment of citizens from different ethnic backgrounds, particularly targeting the Igbos of the South-East. Speaking on Arise News Channel ‘Prime Time’ show on Thursday night, Sowore lamented what he described as systemic marginalisation of the […]

AMAC Exempts Residential Buildings From Radio, TV Taxes In FCT

The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of the radio and television tax imposed on residential houses within the area council. The decision followed widespread concerns and outcries from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy. The directive was announced in a statement […]

Benue Lawmaker Dumps PDP For APC

The member representing Okpokwu State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Anthony Agom, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter personally signed by the lawmaker, Agom stated that his decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders and members of his […]