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Bagudu, Adedeji, Top Govt Officials, Experts to Discuss Tax Reform

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By Ade Iyamoye 

Top government officials and experts, including the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will attend a Town Hall Meeting on tax reform scheduled for February 6 in Abuja.

Other participants include Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, FIRS Chairman Zach Adedeji, Senator Babajide Omoworare, NIWA MD/CEO Bola Oyebamiji, and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele.

Key economists, including Professor Joseph Nnanna of the Development Bank of Nigeria and Paul Alaje, will also be in attendance.

Organized by the El-Mavericky Centre for Educational Research and Development, the event, tagged “Thinking of Taxes in a New Way,” aims to support policy formulation for economic growth. According to Sulayman Nafiu, the Centre’s Executive Director, insights from the meeting will guide the government in shaping reforms to boost the economy.

Other dignitaries expected include Remi Omowaye, Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, and Muskilu Mojeed, Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times.

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Hope Restored as Dayo Israel’s Ally Donates ₦8M for 8-Year-Old Girl’s Surgery

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By Patrick Idowu
A wave of relief and joy swept through the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, as an ally of Mr. Dayo Israel, the newly appointed Chairman of the hospital, donated ₦8 million to fund the open-heart surgery of an eight-year-old girl in dire need of medical intervention.

The generous donation was made by Mr. Ola Ayilara, the Chief Executive Officer of LANDWEY Investment, during a courtesy visit to the hospital.

In addition to covering the child’s surgery costs, Ayilara pledged to construct and maintain a new laboratory facility for the medical center, further demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure.

Commending the act of philanthropy, Mr. Dayo Israel described the donation as a remarkable gesture of giving back to society.

He reiterated the new hospital board’s dedication to revitalizing FMC Abeokuta, ensuring improved healthcare services and better medical outcomes for patients.

The timely intervention not only secures a second chance at life for the young girl but also underscores the impact of corporate social responsibility in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.

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U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Lagos to Close for Presidents’ Day

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By Abaire Olanlesi 

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the U.S. diplomatic mission confirmed the temporary closure, noting that normal operations would resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Presidents’ Day, celebrated annually on the third Monday of February, honors past and present U.S. leaders. While the embassy and consulate will suspend routine operations, essential services will remain available through emergency contact channels.

The U.S. mission advised Nigerians seeking visas or consular assistance to plan their visits accordingly, as regular consular services will resume after the holiday.

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Bishop Wale Oke Re-elected as PFN President, CAN Commends Leadership

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its congratulations to Bishop Wale Oke following his re-election as the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

His re-election was confirmed during the 18th Biennial Conference of the PFN, held in Abuja on February 11, 2025.

In a statement, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, lauded Bishop Oke’s leadership, describing his re-election as a testament to the confidence and trust vested in him by the Pentecostal community.

He commended Oke’s humility and accessibility, qualities that have distinguished his service to the Church.

Bishop Oke’s first term saw notable achievements, including fostering unity among Pentecostal

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