President Tinubu Sets Up Committee On Tax Reforms, Names Chairman
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.
This follows his promise to remove all barriers impeding business growth in Nigeria, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Mr. Adelabu Zacch Adedeji, on Friday, said.
The committee will be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr. Taiwo Oyedele.
Soyinka blasts Ilorin emir for cancellation of Isese festival
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Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, in an open letter has critisised the Emir of Ilorin, Sulu Gambari, for reportedly banning a Yoruba cultural event, the Isese festival, from holding in the Kwara State capital.
The playwright on Thursday said the emir’s action is an assault on civilized conduct.
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Shortly after Adesikemi Olokun, an Osun devotee, reportedly released fliers announcing a three-day traditional event aimed at celebrating certain Yoruba deities, an Islamic group, Majlisu Shabab li Ulamahu Society, stormed her residence to warn her not to hold the celebration.
The group said they were sent by the emir, Punch newspaper reported.
The spokesperson of the Emir of Ilorin, Abdulazeez Arowona, reportedly said the emir and the palace supported the action of the Islamic group. He, however, said the group was not sent by the emir.
NADCEL 2023: We’re Determined To Protect Lives, Property – Tinubu
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IBADAN – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his determination to ensure safety of lives and properties of all the citizenry across all the country.
President Tinubu made the disclosure on Thursday at the Sports Arena of the 2 Div Nigerian Army Headquarters, Oojo, Ibadan, during the Grand Finale of the 2023 Nigerian Armed Forces Day Celebration (NADCEL 2023).
Tinubu in his words assured Nigerians of his determination to protect lives and property across the country.
Delivering his keynote address, the President, who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, equally promised better funding, equipment and robust welfare packages to advance the professional efficiency of the Military.
He also urged Army personnel to adhere to international best practices in their operations, as well as military-civilian relationship while taking them on the need to be resolute as their sacrifices will not be in vain.
Gov. Mbah Inaugurates Enugu JAAC, Says Council Funds Must Work For The People
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has inaugurated the state’s Joint Accounts Allocation Committee (JAAC), saying that local government funds must be made to lift the people out of poverty.
The 16-member Committee has Comrade Anthony Udeh as Chairman, Dr. Peter Aneke as Secretary, while other members include the Accountant General of the State, Mr. Tony Okenwa, and the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Enugu State chapter, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh.
Inaugurating the Committee at the Government House Enugu on Thursday, Governor Mbah described the local government as the layer of government closest to the people, the reason he said those, charged with the management, monitoring, and distribution of local government funds must be men and women of integrity to ensure that the people are sufficiently and positively impacted.
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