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- 27 Apr 2022
Senate Outlaws Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to make it criminal to pay ransom to kidnappers in Nigeria, saying this move is to “discourage the rising spate of kidnapping and abduction for ransom,” which it…
- 9 Feb 2009
Lagos State Bond records 18% over Subscription
The Lagos State N50 Billion bond issue has recorded an oversubscription of 18 percent leading to the raising of a total amount of N58.9 billion. Mr. Rotimi Oyekan, Commissioner for Finance and Mr.…
- 9 Jun 2008
LTV Lagos Now Live on DSTV
Lagos state has made history as the first state in the country to go on DSTV –the most prominent satellite broadcaster in Africa with over 200 channels in 50 African countries DStv combines the…
- 3 Jul 2013
Tambuwal Calls for Mass Revolt against Corruption
Citing injustice, crushing poverty, marginalisation, rampant corruption, lawlessness, joblessness, and general disaffection with the ruling elite, Aminu Tambuwal, speaker, House of Representatives,…
- 26 Sept 2023
Senate Confirms Yemi Cardoso as CBN Governor with 4 Deputies
Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala…
- 19 Jul 2020
Danbatta Set for Senate Confirmation as Screening Committee Lauds 5-Year Scorecard
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to be confirmed by the Senate for his reappointment…
- 29 Apr 2021
Senate Empowers AMCON in New Bill to Seize Debtors’ Assets
Senate has passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Amendment (AMCON) bill after considering the report of its Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions. The…