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Reps launch major defence law overhaul to tackle rising security threats

Reps launch major defence law overhaul to tackle rising security threats

The House of Representatives has commenced deliberations on a sweeping package of defence reform bills designed to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, modernise military operations and improve the welfare of service personnel amid escalating security challenges across the country. The two-day public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja,…

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Group Faults IMF Tax Plan, Cites Inflation Risks

Group Faults IMF Tax Plan, Cites Inflation Risks

[mc4wp_form id=33047] The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics Ltd/GTE has rejected the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation for new taxes on telecommunications services and fuel products, warning that such measures could deepen inflationary pressures and worsen the cost-of-living crisis facing millions of Nigerians. The economic policy think tank said the IMF’s proposals, contained in…

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