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Senate and the Electoral Act Amendment 
Electoral ActReuben Abati

Senate and the Electoral Act Amendment 

By Reuben Abati  The Senate returns from a two-week recess today to attend an emergency plenary session at noon to address the lingering and vexed matter of the ongoing amendment of…

When a tax law is an illegality

Supreme Court, Rivers and the state of emergency - By Reuben Abati

Supreme Court, Rivers and the state of emergency – By Reuben Abati

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Full year 2023: UBA gross earnings rises by 143% YoY, profit hits N757.7bn
Full Year 2023UBA

Full year 2023: UBA gross earnings rises by 143% YoY, profit hits N757.7bn

CNN reporter complains about Nigeria’s $215 visa
CNNLarry Madowo

CNN reporter complains about Nigeria’s $215 visa

Philip Shaibu: Lessons in power - By Reuben Abati
Deputy GovernorEdo

Philip Shaibu: Lessons in power – By Reuben Abati

Ugwu wanted by European clubs
AbbevilleMatis Ugwu

Ugwu wanted by European clubs

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