Tag: policy transparency
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Alteration Controversy: Minority Caucus Urges Suspension of New Tax Law Implementation
Overview of the Controversy The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has formally called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the newly proposed tax laws. The demand comes amid growing concerns over alleged alterations to the legislation, which critics say may undermine due process and the fairness of the tax regime.…
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Court Rejects Entrépo Finance’s Urgent Bid Over Government Payroll Deductions System
Overview: A setback for Entrépo Finance A court has rejected an urgent bid from microfinance lender Entrépo Finance. The company sought a court order compelling the minister of finance, Ericah Shafudah, to explain under oath how the government intends to implement a fully functional payroll deductions management system. The ruling marks a significant hurdle for…
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Nigeria Slips to 62 in Global Tobacco Interference Ranking: Implications for Public Health
Introduction: a setback for public health protections Nigeria has fallen to 62nd place in the latest Global Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Ranking, signaling a growing vulnerability of public health policies to tobacco industry pressure. The 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index, released recently by Corporate Accountability for Responsible Policy (CARP) and its partners, highlights…
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Insurance Approvals And Neurosurgical Patients: A Call for Transparency
Introduction: A silent crisis in insurance approvals for neurosurgical patients In private medical practice, access to timely insurance approvals is not just a logistical hurdle—it can be a matter of life and death. As a consultant neurosurgeon with more than two decades of experience, I have watched insurance denials repeatedly undermine the care my patients…