Nigerian Democratic Report

INEC Chairman Advocates for Electoral Reform on Bye Elections 0
- News
- January 22, 2025
The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed concerns over the increasing number of bye-elections and their impact on the electoral system’s efficiency, calling for reform to reduce costs and clarify responsibilities. Professor Yakubu voiced his frustration during a consultative meeting with political parties. held at the INEC conference room in Abuja on Wednesday, 22nd
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Tax Reform Bills: TUC Objects to Increase in Value Added Tax Rate 0
- News
- January 21, 2025
The Trade Union Congress has expressed its opposition to an aspect of the tax reform bills outlined by the Federal Government of Nigeria that involves an increase in the value-added tax rate, stating that it would increase economic hardship in the country. The TUC President, Festus Osifo, said this in Abuja after the Union National
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Inaugurated as America’s 47th President, Donald Trump Signs Multiple Executive Orders 0
- News
- January 21, 2025
Soon after taking the oath of office as America’s 47th president, President Donald Trump started his first full day back at the White House, signing dozens of executive orders. After his inauguration on Monday, he started withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation and the Paris Climate Agreement. He has also declared a national
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Under Buhari, Was Nigeria the Largest Producer of Rice in Africa?0
- Fact Check
- January 17, 2025
Claim: Nigeria became the largest producer of rice under Buhari. Verdict: True Background On Monday, January 13, 2025, an X (Twitter) user, @dhot_man, asserted that during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Nigeria became the largest producer of rice on the African continent (see tweet screenshot below). The claim reads, “Nigeria became the largest producer of
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Tax Reform Bills: Governors Forum Reaches Consensus with Presidential Committee 0
- News
- January 16, 2025
Truce at last as the Governors Forum and Chairman and members of the Presidential Committee on Wednesday reached a consensus on the vexatious tax reform bills gathering dust in committees of the National Assembly. Given the compromises, it seems to benefit all stakeholders. The agreement included amendments to the proposed Value Added Tax law, which
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FG Trades Words with Emir Sanusi Over “I’m Not Going to Help” Comment 0
- News
- January 16, 2025
On Wednesday, the federal government of Nigeria issued a challenge against Emir Sanusi Lamido for his comment that he would not help the government explain its economic policies to Nigerians. Emir Sanusi Lamido of Kano. The Emir had said, “I don’t want to help this government. They’re my friends; if they don’t behave like friends,
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