…orders automation of tax processes President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that the nation’s debt profile rose to N32 trillion as at September last year because his administration resorted to deficit budgeting as a result of declining revenue accruable to government for many years. The president has consequently ordered the automation of the nation’s tax processes […]
Tag: Buhari
Anti-graft record: Group tackles TI, CISLAC
The Buhari Media Group (BMO) has awarded low marks to the purported review of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-graft programmes in 2020 by Transparency International (TI) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), describing it as premeditated. In a statement signed by Niyi Akinsiju, the group’s Chairman, and Cassidy Madueke, its Secretary, the group downplayed […]
FEC approves 65 years retirement age for teachers
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Bill 2021, which seeks to give legal backing to new measures by the current administration to enhance the teaching profession in the country. The Council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, yesterday, approved the bill to be forwarded […]
We’re committed to good governance in Africa –Buhari
…says govt pursuing security, economic diversification President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government was committed to the enthronement of democracy and good governance in Africa. He added that his administration has continued to vigorously pursue security, economic diversification and anti-corruption as its main thrust. Buhari made this declaration while speaking at the Virtual Support […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, others honour fallen heroes as doves refuse to fly
Drama occured yesterday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in Abuja when the doves of peace released by President Muhammmadu Buhari refused to fly when released. The tradition of releasing caged doves symbolises peace and freedom and many believe that their refusal to fly away when set free represents a bad omen. It was […]
2021 budget: Another promise delivered by Buhari, says BMO
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has again shown his commitment to due process and fiscal responsibility by sticking with the January-December budget cycle he restored. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, said that the current National Assembly also deserves praises […]
Buhari: China addressing Nigeria’s infrastructural deficits
President Muhammmadu Bualhari has lauded the People’s Republic of China in helping to reduce Nigeria’s severe infrastructural deficits. Buhari admitted that China is making a big difference in the infrastructural development of the country. The president, while receiving in audience the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China, Mr. Wang Yi, yesterday in Abuja, observed […]
Buhari: W’African leaders must unite against terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for united action by West African leaders in the fight against terrorism in the region. This came as he observed that insecurity in any of the countries in the region has a spill-over effect on others. The president spoke yesterday while condemning the killing of 70 people in Zaroumdareye, a […]
Getting it right as a nation
Many things are wrong with our dear country. The truth is that there is no nation under the sun that does not have its peculiar problems, which could be social, political, economic, or classified under other headings or even a combination of all. The issues bordering on values, morals, and ethos deserve utmost consideration in […]
Governors’ frustration over worsening insecurity
In view of its pivotal role in national development, BIYI ADEGOROYE writes that internal security should be tackled head-on, instead of current efforts at politicising it Besides the coronavirus pandemic currently making mincemeat of people globally and its concomitant effects on the economy and social lives, rampaging insecurity comes across as the major problem now […]