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Nigerian Senate Leaders Condemn Religious Violence, Urge Peace and Unity
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have warned against religious killings, urging caution over differences in faith.
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Senate Approves MTEF, Probes NNPCL Over $8.4bn Subsidy Funds in 2025 Budget Plan
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Policy (MTEF) for 2025-2027, with provisions also addressing probes into a subsidy fund mismanagement at the National Petroleum Development Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
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Tinubu calls for strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu urged commitment to a collaborative agreement with South Africa, emphasizing that the two nations share a collective destiny for the continent's benefit. The partnership aims to strengthen ties between Nigeria and S'Africa.
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Tinubu Orders Review Amid Ongoing Tax Reform Controversy in Nigerias Parliament
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of tax reform bills amid ongoing protests in the National Assembly, following controversy over the legislation. The Ministry of Justice will work closely with lawmakers to address concerns raised by Nigerians.