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The brief: Christmas bonus; Borrowing spree continues; New oil producers

Nigeria’s electoral commission has earmarked N1.3 billion for its staff welfare in 2022. This covers funeral grants, Christmas bonus and several allowances of staff members.

And from the red chamber, Senators from Niger Delta has kicked against proposed legislation seeking to make Bauchi, Lagos and Ogun oil-producing states.

Still from the red chamber, the Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow about N7.6 trillion comprising $16.2 billion and €1 billion (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) plan, and a $125 million grant component.

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2022: INEC To Spend N1.3bn On Funeral Grants, Christmas Bonus, Others

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has earmarked N1.3 billion for its staff welfare in 2022. This covers funeral grants, Christmas bonus and severance allowances of staff members, among others.

The commission’s budget profile of N140bn is under consideration by the Senate Committee on INEC, chaired by Senator Kabiru Gaya.

Borno Deputy Speaker: How ISWAP Fighters Burnt Down My Elder Brother’s House

Abdullahi Musa Askira, Deputy Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, has narrated how suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Provinces (ISWAP) burnt down his elder brother’s house during a recent attack.

In a chat with our correspondent, the lawmaker said the house located at Chan Chan Dana Community in Askira Uba local government area of the state was razed on Wednesday.

Uproar In Senate Over Plan To Give Bauchi, Lagos, Ogun Oil-Producing Status

Senators from Niger Delta on Wednesday kicked against proposed legislation seeking to make Bauchi, Lagos and Ogun oil-producing states.

The debate ensued as the Senate considered a bill seeking to amend the Niger Delta Development Commission Act to include Lagos, Ogun, Bauchi and others that had attained the status of oil-producing states into the Act.

PODCAST: The Life Of Shekau

Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammad al-Sheikawi also known as Abubakar Shekau was the famous leader of the Boko Haram group. He served as deputy leader to the group’s founder, Mohammed Yusuf, until Yusuf was executed in 2009.

Shekau was known for his brutal executions that he publicized, his use of women and children as suicide bombers, and his wholesale kidnapping: he orchestrated the kidnapping of the Chibok schoolgirls.

Nigeria Daily, takes a look at the life and roots of Shekau. The former Boko haram leader. Click this link to listen to the podcast.

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Senate Approves Buhari’s N7.6tr External Borrowing Request

The Senate yesterday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow about N7.6 trillion comprising $16.2 billion and €1 billion (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) plan, and a $125 million grant component.

It also approved the request to the Bank of Industries (BoI) for the issuance of €500 million (Euros) but no more than €750m Eurobond in the International Capital Market.

New Nigeria Women Premier League Season Kicks Off Dec 8

The 2021/22 Nigeria Women Premier League season will kick off on December 8, 2021 seven months after the past season was concluded.

The league organisers have given November 25 as the deadline for registration as they said there won’t be any postponement of the kick off date.

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