– Eight bills that will strengthen Nigeria’s economy have been passed by both Houses of the National Assembly to the president
– “Nigerians will see that this is a people-centred National Assembly,” the Senate President Bukola Saraki has said
As part of strategy to end Nigeria’s economic recession the National Assembly has forwarded a total of eight bills to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent.
Recall that last week the Senate has offered 21-point resolution to the executive arm of government on how Nigeria can overcome the economic recession in the country.
The statement issued by Yusuph Olaniyonu, the special adviser to the Senate President on media and publicity, on Monday reads in part.
“The bills, which are aimed at strengthening the laws of the federal republic, were considered and passed in a single sitting of the Senate – demonstrating commitment to employing all legislative mechanisms at its disposal to end the current economic recession in the country.
The bills that will be presented to the president soon include the Telecommunication and Postal Offences Act (Amendment) Bill, National Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds (Registration) Act (Amendment) Bill, Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act (Amendment) Bill, Prevention of Crimes Act (Amendment) Bill, Water Resources Act (Amendment) Bill, National Agricultural Land Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill, Bee (Import Control and Management) Act (Amendment) Bill and Agricultural and Rural Management Training Act (Amendment) Bill.
By now it is clear that the senators take Nigeria’s economic situation very seriously. If you recall, one of the points from the 21-point resolution passed by the Senate on the economy stated that it would fast-track all economic related bills.
What this Senate has done is match its words with its actions. The eight bills, which are all primarily amendments to existing laws, are aimed at strengthening the enforcement mechanisms in sectors of the economy that can help boost Internally Generated Revenue.
Important highlights of the bills include the amendment to the Telecommunication and Postal Offences Act, which is aimed at increasing some of the prescribed penalties, fines and compensations for non-compliance with the Act. This is intended to help boost investment and participation in the telecommunications sector.
Additionally, the National Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds (Registration) Act (Amendment) Bill, Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act (Amendment) Bill, National Agricultural Land Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill, Bee (Import Control and Management) Act (Amendment) Bill, and the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Act (Amendment) Bill are all aimed at bolstering the standards in Nigeria’s Agricultural sector to help the country achieve more economic diversification.”
The Senate President Bukola Saraki has also commented on the process: “Moving forward, Nigerians can expect that the legislature will adopt a united and efficient approach to getting Nigeria’s economy back on track.
We will quickly forward these 8 bills, which have been passed by both Houses of the National Assembly to the president.
This is only a first step and we will continue to work to ensure that at the end of our tenure, Nigerians will see that this is a people-centred National Assembly.”
I believe we can all work this recession out if we all listen to constructive criticism and also criticize constructively starting from Mr President to the least in our country. All hands must be on deck and we must always pray for our country individually and collectively, we must build the country of our dreams.
say no to violence!
Say no to murder!
Peace.
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It's the birth of a new year, the birth of a new era today in your life.
New years comes with renewed hopes, fired up aspirations, reaffirmation of faith and with a great deal of believes knowing that the ride to today wasn't an easy one. There were situations that plunged you in dark corners yet you rose again to conquered them all.
Could this be true? I heard you say
Surely, you're a legend who has risen to heights irrespective of the storms.
Your hopes and aspirations you have chased with a great deal of focus, with ultimate patience knowing that each phase will unravel as you journey through life.
"oya, dab"
As you celebrate today, it's my earnest desire that all your hopes and aspirations shall come to reality, the people you need in life shall not miss your location.
Greatness shall not depart from you.
Join me to say happy birthday to Esemado Lawrence Maro aka Dikonzy.
From me and everyone reading this, we say long life and prosperity shall not depart from your household in Jesus Name, amen.
Cheers...
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Take me back to the old Paths when Moms were at home and
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay, Hard work did;
And people knew the difference between crime and hard work.
Moms could cook, Dads would work;
Children would behave...
Husbands were loving, Wives were supportive and children were polite.
Women wore the dresses and Men wore the trousers.
Women looked like ladies, Men looked like gentlemen and children looked decent.
People loved the truth, and hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly and Sermons sounded helpful.
Rejoicing sounded normal and crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked and drinking was evil; and divorce was unthinkable.
We read the Bible in public and Prayed in schools.
The era when they preached from house to house to witness, and be called a Christian was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
Sex was a personal word. Homosexual was an unheard of word, and abortion was an illegal word.
Preachers preached because they had a message; and Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
Preachers preached from the Bible;
Singers sang from their hearts.
Sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!
A new birth meant a new life.
Salvation meant a changed life;
Following Christ led to eternal life.
Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!
Laws were based on the Bible;
Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.
Preachers were more interested in new converts than new clothes and new cars.
Church was where you found Christians on the Lord's day, rather than in the park,
on the creek bank, on the golf course, or being entertained somewhere else.
Give me that old time religion!
'Tis good enough for me!
I still like the "Old Paths" best! Jeremiah 6:16.
The church must be awakened from her slumber. The kingdom of heaven must be expanded.
The church must be ready for the coming of her Lord and Master. The glory He left in the church must be preserved and revealed till His coming back.
Be a good ambassador of Christ...
Shalom
Please forward this message.
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From time in memorial there's been the saying that music is the food of the soul. Music have really proven to be an integral part of humans, though no one can say for sure the source of music but for me it's one of the few natural occurrences that helps in shaping and calming the human mind. Even an insane person responds to music stimulus. In the Bible David played music for king Saul to calm him when troubled by the posesing demon.
Just like techs music have stood the test of times, but the trend of it these days make me wanna doubt the efficacy of this God given stuff (music), the devil had seezed and made music his venture these days.
Music was meant to correct the ills of the society, to preach hope, to restore dignity to nations, music is supposed to be the voice of the voiceless, it's supposed to brings hope and genuine excitement.
These days music is like the devil's job, immorality of the highest order, no one musician criticizes the governments constructively these day. Music doesn't point out the ills of the society anymore, it doesn't inspire people anymore. Musick of these day doesn't edify, it doesn't even bring genuine excitement anymore, the response people show to Musick these days could be likened to one who's high on caffeine or something.
It is now an avenue for young ladies to go nude (especially in music videos).
I hereby charge all the musicians around the world to sing hope, correct the flaws in our societies through music, it's not all about money you can be a legend whose music is classic. Leave an indelible footprint. Use your musical talent to glorify your Maker and serve humanity.
Musicians! Be the change you want to see, be the world's heroes and heroines.
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First and foremost I want to say Congratulations and happy 56th independence Day Nigeria.
Considering the present state of the nation many are of the opinion that Nigeria is not worth any form of celebration, but I am of a contrary view (that I'll leave for another topic of discussion) this post mainly is for the female teeming youth in Nigeria and around the world.
Ladies, what value have you added to yourself as a person?
we all are complaining bitterly about the economic trauma in the world today, rumors of wars everywhere, breakdown of the rule of law, the strong and rich oppressing weak and poor, injustice everywhere. But my question to the young ladies is what value have you added to yourself as a person?
I've always thought of the ladies as queens and Angels but from all indications it is obvious that most ladies yawn to go back to the garden Eden as they walk through the streets naked, what value have you added to yourself as a person for not covering up your body?
Considering the picture on this post my question is, is that fashion, stupidity or inferiority complex?
The level of moral decadance and this persistent indescent mode of dressing in our society today is a product of mental and moral decadance. Ladies no longer have values for themselves and the don't even want to do anything about it. The level of competition between the ladies in our society today is very heartbreaking, whatever they see on another ladies body they want to buy or wear not forgetting that ladie are like fruits with different shapes and sizes. You must consider what fits your body and that which brings out the QUEEN/ANGEL in you.
From statistics gathered over the years, it is obvious that once a young man is attracted to an indescently dressed young lady it is for one reason --just to satisfy his urge and hunger for sex that was imposed by the half-naked lady.
No reasonable young man sticks to a girl who is not ready to be natural and Queenly.
You must learn to add values to yourself, let your dress code speak for you. Take up a resolution "since my country refused to add value to me and itself, I must add values to myself "
Be the change you want to see, with our collective efforts we can better our society.
Happy Independence Day Nigeria, God bless The Federal Republic Of Nigeria.
Much love from Jeff...
First and foremost I want to say Congratulations and happy 56th independence Day Nigeria.
Considering the present state of the nation many are of the opinion that Nigeria is not worth any form of celebration, but I am of a contrary view (that I'll leave for another topic of discussion) this post mainly is for the female teeming youth in Nigeria and around the world.
Ladies, what value have you added to yourself as a person?
we all are complaining bitterly about the economic trauma in the world today, rumors of wars everywhere, breakdown of the rule of law, the strong and rich oppressing weak and poor, injustice everywhere. But my question to the young ladies is what value have you added to yourself as a person?
I've always thought of the ladies as queens and Angels but from all indications it is obvious that most ladies yawn to go back to the garden Eden as they walk through the streets naked, what value have you added to yourself as a person for not covering up your body?
Considering the picture on this post my question is, is that fashion, stupidity or inferiority complex?
The level of moral decadance and this persistent indescent mode of dressing in our society today is a product of mental and moral decadance. Ladies no longer have values for themselves and the don't even want to do anything about it. The level of competition between the ladies in our society today is very heartbreaking, whatever they see on another ladies body they want to buy or wear not forgetting that ladie are like fruits with different shapes and sizes. You must consider what fits your body and that which brings out the QUEEN/ANGEL in you.
From statistics gathered over the years, it is obvious that once a young man is attracted to an indescently dressed young lady it is for one reason --just to satisfy his urge and hunger for sex that was imposed by the half-naked lady.
No reasonable young man sticks to a girl who is not ready to be natural and Queenly.
You must learn to add values to yourself, let your dress code speak for you. Take up a resolution "since my country refused to add value to me and itself, I must add values to myself "
Be the change you want to see, with our collective efforts we can better our society.
Happy Independence Day Nigeria, God bless The Federal Republic Of Nigeria.
Much love from Jeff...
– A member of the House of Representatives Hon. Solomon Bulus Marengo says some companies in Nigeria are involved in illegal mining of solid minerals deposits across the country
– Complains that illegal miners are reducing Nigeria’s stake in the solid minerals and other raw materials sectors
The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on solid minerals development to investigate the activities of miners, their collaborators and sponsors.
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the mining sector.
Leadership reports the call is sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Solomon Bulus Marengo, in which he said some companies in Nigeria were involved in illegal mining of solid minerals deposits across the country.
Solomon Bulus Marengo complained that illegal miners were reducing Nigeria’s stake in the solid minerals and other raw materials sectors.
He said the illegal act was depriving the country of about 500,000 jobs for the teeming youths.
The lawmaker said illegal miners do not contribute to the development of the host communities as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He said their activities leaves communities devastated, impoverished and exposed to hazardous environmental conditions.
Sequel to the motion raised by Marengo, the House mandated its committee on solid minerals development to investigate the activities of miners, their collaborators and sponsors.
It also asked the committee to ascertain the extent of the involvement of both local and foreign firms in the illegal exploration and exploitation of the sector and report back in four weeks.
Meanwhile, the office of embattled lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, former chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee has been sealed by security operatives.
Jibrin’s office in the House was sealed following his suspension after he failed to appear before the Ethics Committee in relation to his allegations of budget padding against the principal officers.
– Barrister Aisha Wakil says Boko Haram terrorists have put forward a request that she represents them in negotiations with the government to secure the release of the Chibok girls
– The alleged request by the sect for negotiations comes days after President Muhammadu Buhari said the UN should intervene and negotiate with the terrorist group
– Wakil on her part, said she was willing to negotiate with the government for the release of the girls
The Chibok girls were kidnapped in their boarding school in Chibok, in the restive Borno state, on 14 April 2014.
Barrister Aisha Wakil, otherwise known as Mama Boko Haram, has said that the insurgents are ready to begin negotiations with the Nigerian government to secure the release of the Chibok girls.
Wakil told IBTimes UK that Boko Haram terrorists have put forward a request that she represents them in negotiations with the government to secure the release of the girls.
“There are three Boko Haram factions at the moment and all of them have requested to be represented by Barrister Aisha,” he said. He added the first thing that will be negotiated is the release of the Chibok girls, ” Prince Lawal Shoyode, a spokesperson for Barrister Aisha Wakil said.
The request by the sect for negotiations came days after President Muhammadu Buhari said the UN should intervene and negotiate with the insurgents.
Shortly after Buhari’s speech, an audio allegedly made by a Boko Haram member in Hausa emerged, requesting that Aisha Alkali Wakil should represent the group during negotiations with the government.
On her part, Wakil said she was willing to negotiate with the government.
“ I want total surrender of the boys [Boko haram]. I want them rehabilitated counseled, properly directed, and forgiveness from people. Then we move on,” she said.
“ You know the release of Chibok girls and other captives are paramount. You also know that some of them are married with kids, sad but manageable. Let them come out and have a new life, homes. Once the boys will keep their stand on peace, dislodge all negative forces, we will be swimming in peace and joy.”
Recall that earlier in September, President Buhari said the government was willing to free some detained Boko Haram militants in exchange for the girls.
Buhari however, said the governments efforts at negotiating with the insurgents failed because it became difficult to identify credible leaders of the sect.
The Chibok girls were kidnapped in their boarding school in Chibok, in the restive Borno state, on 14 April 2014.
Some of the girls managed to escape and one was rescued in the Sambisa forest earlier this year, but at least 218 are still missing.
To me personally I think it's a way forward. Some issues bothering the country Nigeria must be handled tactically, the forceful approach of the is not always the way forward .
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Abuja
- The naira hit a new record low of 436 against the United States dollar at parallel market on Thursday, down from 428 on Wednesday, as dollar shortages on the official market persist.
The development came amid depleting external reserves, which stood at $24.8bn on Monday. It also came two days after the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee met and left the lending rate and other key economic indicators unchanged.
The latest data posted on the CBN website showed that the foreign exchange reserves were down by 3.4 per cent from a month ago to its lowest level in more than 11 years, as the apex bank sells the greenback at the interbank market to support the naira.
At the interbank official market, the naira was quoted at 313.07 to the dollar on Thursday, down from 310.08 on Wednesday.
Economic and currency analysts said there had been no significant policy response to the fall in the reserves, further fuelling the concerns.
An analyst at Afrinvest, a local research and investment advisory firm, Ayodeji Ebo, said it was difficult to trace the reason for the sustained fall in the value of the naira after the MPC’s decision to keep the interest rate unchanged.
He said the development could be traced to the decision or the imminent maturity of the CBN’s forward contract.
I think the federal government must source for all available ideas and suggestions regardless of who provides them. This economic trauma must be attacked rigorously and systematically in other to quell the hardship the masses are going through.
Pray for Nigeria...God bless Nigeria.
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The Nigeria Football Federation has frowned on the arrest of chairman of the League Management Company Shehu Dikko by the Nigerian Police.
Four persons who introduced themselves as detectives from the FCT Police Command went to the office of the League Management Company (LMC) on Wednesday ostensibly to arrest its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko (also NFF 2nd Vice President) and its COO, Alhaji Salihu Abubakar, allegedly pursuant to a Jos High Court order.
The court had ruled that the Nigeria Professional Football League be suspended indefinitely pending when the case concerning the ban on Giwa FC from the league, will be concluded.
But the NFF, in a statement on Thursday, said it will take drastic measures to put a final stop to the endless drama.
“The time has come for all peace loving and law abiding Nigerians to stand up against the continued intimidation of private citizens and institutions using both fabricated and/or void court orders as well as people whose status as police officers raises doubt.
“The entire football family has raised its voice time and again against those plotting to derail our football by using unwarranted and dubious litigation. We at the NFF as custodians of Nigerian Football and Licensors of the Nigeria Professional Football League reiterate the condemnation of the actions of these charlatans whose interest is contrary to the interest of Nigerian Football and indeed Nigeria. We remain steadfast in our support of the LMC and its officials and we will continue our quest for justice and ensure that Football is the winner at the end of this ugly incident.
“We ask that all clubs, club officials, league officials, football business entrepreneurs and indeed the millions of Nigerian Football Fans whose interests are affected by this brigandage should remain calm and rest assured that both the NFF and the LMC are taking all necessary steps not only to expose and end this continued fraud on our football but to once and for all expose the mafia behind the attempted rape of our collective will.
“As a Federation, we fully understand the dynamics and intrigues of Football Laws and Civil Laws and how we relate with both.”
Giwa FC were banished from the Nigeria Premier League for the 2015/16 football season after failing to honour three league games.
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