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Accountant-General of the Federation accuses CBN of misappropriating N2.73trn

Daily Dispatch December 29, 2024

The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) misappropriated the interest it charged on the Ways and Means Advances of over N4.4 trillion granted to the government. The OAGF said the apex bank treated the Ways and Means Advances

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Professional fees: FG pays Afe Babalola, Olanipekun, others N1.1bn

Daily Dispatch December 28, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Justice, has paid approximately N1.1bn as professional fees to prominent Nigerian lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 23 other law firms over a period of three years. This revelation emerged from an analysis of data provided by GovSpend, a civic tech platform that tracks and […]

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Viral video: FG reacts to allegations by Niger Republic military leader

Daily Dispatch December 26, 2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the federal government said the allegations were

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Despite criticism of our reforms, Nigeria moving on right path – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation was on the path of progress despite criticisms of his administration’s economic reforms and policies. Speaking during his maiden media chat on Monday night, the President expressed confidence in the direction of the country, highlighting key achievements and future plans. “Nigeria is moving forward, regardless of

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I have no regret removing fuel subsidy – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the fuel subsidy, emphasising that the decision was necessary to secure Nigeria’s financial future. Speaking on Monday during a live presidential media chat broadcast nationwide, Tinubu explained that the subsidy was draining the country’s resources and jeopardizing future investments. He said, “We

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Presidential Media Chat: Tax reforms here to stay – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s tax reforms have come to stay. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday night while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern leaders, […]