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Trump’s Tariff Threats Spark Outrage from China and Mexico, Global Markets React

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

President-elect Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions from China and Mexico after threatening to launch a trade war with the United States' top economic partners upon taking office on January 20, 2025. Trump’s provocative social media posts on Monday outlined plans to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada,…

Abia Assembly Passes Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, Addresses Adverse Drug Reaction Crisis

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) Bill, 2024 (H.A.B 27) into law. Sponsored by the Majority Leader, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, the legislation seeks to establish the Abia State Ministry of Finance (Incorporated) and address related matters. The bill underwent…

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged N110bn Fraud

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello today, following his arrest on allegations of N110 billion fraud. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the development, stating that Bello was taken into custody in Abuja on Tuesday and would appear in court…

Gov Mbah Presents Record N971bn 2025 Budget to Enugu House of Assembly

Posted November 27, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

… _Crashes Recurrent further to 14% at N133.1bn_ …_ Capital Expenditure rises to N837.9bn … _Again, Education gets over 33% of budget_ … _Ramps up IGR from N37.4bn to N144.7bn in 2024_ ..._Assembly promises early passage_ Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has proposed a record N971bn budget bill…

National Assembly Denies Claims of 2025 Budget Presentation by President Tinubu

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The National Assembly has dismissed claims circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 budget to a joint session on Wednesday. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dr. Ali Umoru, the Secretary of Research and Information at the National Assembly, labeled the reports as…

Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations, Set to Roll Out 200 Trucks of Petroleum Products Daily

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company has officially resumed operations, rolling out approximately 200 trucks of petroleum products daily, marking a significant milestone after years of dormancy. The refinery had been inactive since 2019 but began operations on Tuesday following extensive renovations and modernization efforts. The rehabilitation project began…

KADIRS Seals Premises of Banks, Businesses Over N1.7bn Unpaid Land Use Charges

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) took strong action on Tuesday to recover a N1.7 billion debt related to the Land Use Charge (LUC) owed by several banks and businesses operating in the state. As part of this enforcement, KADIRS sealed the premises of banks including Keystone Bank Plc,…

Japaul Gold Signs N26bn Sand Mining Deal for Gracefield Island Land Reclamation in Lekki

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc has secured a N26 billion sand mining contract with Gravitas Investment Limited, aimed at the extraction of 3.5 million cubic meters of sand for land reclamation at Gracefield Island, located at the end of Chevron Drive in Lekki, Lagos State. The announcement was made in…

Doyin Okupe: Presidency Won’t Return to North in 2027, Power Rotation Must Be Respected

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has stated that the presidency will not revert to the North in 2027, emphasizing the need to uphold Nigeria's established power rotation principle. Okupe argued that even if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure a second term, the presidency would remain in the South.…

FCT Approves Landmark Initiative to Boost Dry Season Farming and Food Security

Posted November 26, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Executive Council has approved a significant contract to support dry season farming in Abuja, marking a new chapter in agricultural development in the region. This announcement was made by Mr. Lawan Geidam, Mandate Secretary of the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, following the council’s 10th…

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