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SENATOR-ELECT DR. EKONG SAMPSON ATTENDS INAUGURATION OF REMODELED EKET ROUNDABOUT AND CELEBRATES COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS’

Standby Medinet NEWS 27052023 By Imaobong Umoekah::;(Standby News Online) In a significant event yesterday Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom South, Dr. Ekong Sampson, participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Eket Roundabout. The honorable occasion was graced by His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel, who performed the inaugural duties. This momentous event also included the unveiling ofContinue reading “SENATOR-ELECT DR. EKONG SAMPSON ATTENDS INAUGURATION OF REMODELED EKET ROUNDABOUT AND CELEBRATES COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS’”

EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL

By Imaobong Umoekah:::::::::::::(Standby News Online) Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host a grand celebration to honor its esteemed leader, Governor Udom Emmanuel, and his beloved wife, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel. The event, aptly themed “Celebrating a Worthy Son,” promises to be a momentous occasion forContinue reading “EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL”

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

On the 8th of May 2023, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organized the World Press Freedom Day event with the theme “SHAPING A FUTURE OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A DRIVER FOR ALL OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS” at the NUJ Press Centre in Uyo. The event was chaired by Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, theContinue reading “WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY”

FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH

Muhammad Nami, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) boss had been elected the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA).At about 11 am, on Friday, November 12, 2021, there was a buzz among tax aficionados: He is the first Nigerian in the history of CATA to be so elected.  CATA is an associationContinue reading “FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH”

“Alone you come, alone you will go” – Annie Idibia shares cryptic post

Annie Idibia, a Nollywood actress and 2face’s wife, has been posting cryptic messages on Instagram. On Monday, she said on her Instagram page, “Respect your elders.” Karma is a genuine thing. “Alone you come…alone you shall go” was later added to the post that appeared to have been removed. Related Video “Alone you come, aloneContinue reading ““Alone you come, alone you will go” – Annie Idibia shares cryptic post”

Finance Minister To RMAFC: Your Job Is To Monitor, Not Collect Revenue

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed Shamsuna has restated the constitutional role of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), on the monitoring of accruals and disbursements of revenue from the Federation Account, pointing that the powers of the commission as constitutionally stated do not relate to collectionContinue reading “Finance Minister To RMAFC: Your Job Is To Monitor, Not Collect Revenue”

NIGERIA’S TAX-TO-GDP RATIO ONLY ACCURATE WHEN STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IS INCLUDED – FIRS

The Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammad Nami has highlighted the need to include all revenue generated at the national and sub-national levels in order to properly determine the accurate computation of Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio. He stated this in his welcome remarks at the “National Symposium On Taxation And Challenges Of External Shocks: Lessons andContinue reading “NIGERIA’S TAX-TO-GDP RATIO ONLY ACCURATE WHEN STATE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ALL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IS INCLUDED – FIRS”