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Tinubu Signs Landmark Insurance Reform Bill into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 into law, marking a major step toward strengthening the country's financial sector. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

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Local

Oyebanji Applauds FG’s MSME Clinics, Backs Grassroots Economic Growth

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has praised the Federal Government for its sustained support to small businesses through the MSME Clinics initiative. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics in Akure, he described the program as a landmark effort to align…

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Local

Oyebanji promises more conducive business environment for investors in Ekiti

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reassured investors and business owners that his administration would not relent in implementing policies towards improving the business environment in Ekiti State. The governor gave the assurance during the town hall meeting organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment…

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National

Saint Lucia Bestows Highest National Honour on President Tinubu.

Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed…

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International

Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

Two people have died in a wildfire that swept through Spain's Catalonia region, as emergency services reported the blaze was largely contained despite warnings of further wind. The inferno, which erupted in a farming area of Torrefeta on Tuesday afternoon, devastated several farms…

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Local

Group Calls on NJC, CJN to Intervene in Appointment of Ekiti’s CJ.

A leading advocate for justice and transparency in Nigeria, Citizens Gavel, has called for the quick intervention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) in the nomination conducted by the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission for the state’s chief judge (CJ). He stated, that…

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National

Nigeria urges global finance overhaul to support developing economies.

The Federal Government has called on the international community to rebalance global financial systems to better capture the economic realities and development needs of countries like Nigeria and other emerging economies. Speaking at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in…

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Local

INEC FLAGS OFF 2026 EKITI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PROCESS, ASSURES OF TRANSPARENCY

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally commenced the process for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, announced this during a stakeholders' meeting with political parties on Wednesday, marking the official kick-off of election…

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National

TINUBU SET TO SIGN FOUR TAX REFORM BILLS INTO LAW TO TRANSFORM REVENUE SYSTEM

President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four key tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria's fiscal and revenue structure. The Presidency confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday evening by the Special Adviser to the President on Information…

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Local

EKITI GOVERNMENT COMMITS OVER N1.2 BILLION TO EDUCATION GRANTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING

The Ekiti State Government has allocated over N1.17 billion as running grants for primary, secondary, technical colleges, and special schools across the State for the 2024/2025 academic session. Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, highlighting the government's additional…