SGF supports Tax Reforms Bills - ITREALMS

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has expressed unwavering support for the Tax Reforms Bills, describing it as visionary legislation designed to revamp Nigeria’s economy.

Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, Senator Akume emphasized that the current tax system is over 50 years in operation and fails to provide maximum benefits to Nigerians. He urged that comments on the bills should be assessed based on its intent, purpose, and credibility, rather than sectional or primordial feelings, citing its nationalistic and pro-poor in nature.

SGF: NDPB to institutionalize Data Protection in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said that the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) would soon be institutionalised to boost data protection in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during a working visit of NDPB leadership led by its National Commissioner, Dr. Vincent Olatunji visited his office at the Shehu Shagari Complex in FCT, Abuja.

SGF leads guest to ASURI's 2-day roundtable on research funding

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Plans have been advanced for a two-day roundtable on research funding for research institutions in Nigeria slated for Abuja, between April 17 and 18, with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha as special guest, reports ITRealms.

The event to be hosted by the Academic Staff Union of ResearchInstitutions (ASURI), ITRealms gathered, represents the interest of researchers in Federal mandated Research Institutes, Agencies and Allied Colleges in Nigeria, in collaboration with Co-Heritage Hunters Nigeria and TF & Associates as organisers, is a talk shop aimed at mobilising the nation in support of adequate research funding.

A press statement jointly signed by the secretary general of ASURI, Dr. Theophilus Ndubuaku, the president of Co-Heritage Hunters Nigeria, Pastor Bola Oregbemi, and the managing consultant of TF & and Associates, Mr. Toye Fawole, the event, coming on the heels of the recently-passed National Research and Innovation Council Bill 2018, will take place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, as an appreciation event to celebrate innovativeness andà beam positive light on the role of research in national development.

 With the theme, “Research our Hope,” the two-day event will feature the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, as special guest of honour while the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Muhammadu Musa Bello, and the minority whip in the Senate, Senator Philip Aduda, representing FCT in the Senate, are chief host and co-host respectively.

The main speaker at the talk shop is eminent scientist and former vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, also a former president of the National Academy of Science (NAS) while the chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator (Prof.) Robert Ajayi Boroffice, and Senator David Umaru, the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters who sponsored the National Research and Innovation Council Bill 2018, will lead the team of the 60 Senators who co-sponsored the Bill and several other federal lawmakers from both chambers to the event. 

In attendance as well will be the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonaya Onu; Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe; and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, and many other Ministers who superintend over federal mandate research institutes and agencies.  

The event is also expected to feature members of the Diplomatic Corps, Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Research Institutes, Director-Generals (DGs) of Federal Agencies, Captains of industry, opinion leaders and the civil society, among others.

The two-day roundtable will feature over 1,000 researchers while over 100 Nigerian research institutes will showcase their activities at the adjoining exhibition, alongside other exhibitors from both private and public sectors.

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SGF Lawal, VP Osinbajo to lead FG delegation to Pa Ngige’s burial

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The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal are expected to lead the Federal Government delegation on behalf of President Mohammadu Buhari to pay last respect to Pa Pius Okonkwo Ngige, the late father of the current Labour and Productivity Minister, Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige, reports ITRealms.
Also, the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, are among government dignitaries confirmed to honour the funeral of late Ozo Akunnia Pius Okonkwo Ngige.
The funeral billed for Saturday, January 23, 2016 is expected to commence on Friday, January 22 and governors of the South East, political class, traditional rulers, religious, traditional leaders, and captains of industry are equally to grace the occasion.
Throwing more lights on the plans at his country-home Alor, Idemili South local government area at the weekend, Senator Ngige said that the federal government delegation would be led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir David Lawal, while governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano would be the major host.
Senator Ngige while reflecting on the life and times of his late father noted that though his deceased father was not a politician, he supported good governance and did everything possible to encourage those who served the society well.
Late Pa Ngige was former head of Umu Ngige clan of Alor town and died last September 4th at the age of 105 at home.
 

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Chief Olu Falae regains freedom from kidnappers

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Chief Olu Falae, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Afenifere chieftain who was kidnapped on Monday has regained his freedom, ITRealms gathered.

Although details of his release is still being awaited, available information indicates that the former presidential candidate is on his way to his country home in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Falae, ITRealms reports, was whisked away on his farm at Ilado Village in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State.

Sources said that Chief Olu Falae was kidnapped on his birthday.

ITRealms recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commanded the security outfits to deploy everyavailable resources to ensure that Falae was rescued.

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