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Minister wants one year reschooling for graduates
Tens of thousands of Nigerian students may spend extra year in specialized institutions after graduation to make them employable. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, put forward the proposal at the ongoing Retreat for Governing Councils of Nigerian Federal Universities, organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) with the theme, “Elements of …
Land Use Charge: Template in governance
By Seun Olamilekan “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm” – Publilius Syrus. GOVERNOR Akinwunmi Ambode had promised in 2015 when he assumed office: “I shall run an open government of inclusion that will not leave anyone behind. No matter your age, sex, tribe or any other status. As long as …
Land Use Charge: Manufacturers rubbish reduction by Ambode govt
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has insisted that the Governor Ambode led Lagos State Government should have a re-think on its controversial Land Use Charge (LUC). The association maintained that the reduced rates rolled out by the government was still high and that the charge would do more harm than good to the economy of the …
Land use charge: Dialogue will lead to positive outcome- Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed optimism that the ongoing dialogue with various stakeholders on the new Land Use Charge Law would bring about a positive outcome in the overall interest of the people going forward. He said the State Government would come out with a positive position to ameliorate the issues …
Land Use Charge’ll lessen burden — CPA
THE Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, has thrown its weight behind the Lagos State over its Land Use Charge saying it will lessen burden on the less privileged. In a statement by its Executive Director, Olufemi Lawson, the CPA faulted critics of the Land Use Charge The group stated that “ the fact speaks for …
Ajah-Lekki landlords decry hike in Lagos land use charge
Property owners in Lekki-Ajah axis of the state have kicked against the new tax regime. According to a landlord, who preffered anonymity, “if the government was living up to its responsibility, any increase would be justified, but when everyone is his own local council, proving water, security and inner city roads, on what basis is …
We Give You Seven Days To Reverse 400% Land Use Tax” – NBA Threatens Ambode
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, says its would march against the revised Land Use Charge on Tuesday March 13 if Governor Akinwunmi Ambode failed to reverse the “hell tax”. Chairman of the Branch, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, told newsmen on Wednesday that protest will start from the Branch Secretariat in Ikeja down to the …
Ambode tasks lawyers to support devolution of power to states
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has called on legal practitioners in the country to raise their voices in support of the demand for decentralization of power, especially on revenue sharing, to States. By the current revenue allocation formula, the Federal Government takes as much as 52.68% of centrally-collected revenues in the federation account, while …
Lagos inaugurates prerogative of mercy council
Lagos State Government has inaugurated a nine-member Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy to determine which prisoners and awaiting trial inmates are worthy of freedom this year. It has former dean, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos Prof Oyelowo Oyewo as chairman and Director Legislative Drafting, Mrs Tola Akinsanya, as Secretary. Other members are Lagos …
