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Over the past few decades, strong arguments and counter-arguments have been made for the repeal of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) (the “Constitution”). The central thesis of the supporters of scrapping is based on three principles.

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The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has lamented that poor connectivity in Africa is responsible for rerouting goods through Europe, driving up shipping costs and making trade costly in the region.

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against non-compliance with regulatory frameworks established to guide the sector.

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he is leaving office very satisfied with having undertaken bold reforms and projects that have transformed critical areas of the state, including education.

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WITH the addition of two new CRJ 900 aircraft to the Ibom Air fleet, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, said Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to ensuring growth sustainability in the aviation sector is indisputable. Reflecting on the developments over the weekend, Ememobong said Eno’s sustained investment in Ibom Air “is part of a broader investment in aviation, which aims to make our state a hub of ‘aviation”. Last Friday, Eno took delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft for the state-owned airline with the assurance that his administration would accelerate measures aimed at achieving optimal return on investment of public funds and assets at home and abroad. outside the state. The governor, who received the two aircraft tagged 5N-CED and 5N-CEE, which landed at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 2:59 p.m. and 3:06 p.m. respectively, claimed that the acquisition was fully financed by the state government without any loan or facility from any financial institution. This, he said, is in line with his administration’s determination to break the vicious cycle of government investments that exist solely to settle debts in favor of financial institutions. , adding that his administration would prefer to explore projects that would guarantee a return on investment for the state. The House Finance Committee has praised the level of progress and achievements made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), promising not to withhold any support the agency requires.