TopNaija latest Nigerian news updates for today, 1st Nov 2024

Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Friday, November 1, 2024.

FG launches surveillance hub for Third Mainland Bridge security

The Federal Government has launched a state-of-the-art observation room for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, aimed at enhancing security and rapid response on one of the country’s busiest highways.

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, announced the development during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest region, accompanied by members of the National Assembly. Read more here.

FG releases new chicken breeds, high-yield crop varieties

The Federal Government has approved the release of two new chicken breeds and 14 high-yield crop varieties, aiming to boost agricultural output and improve nutrition across Nigeria.

This announcement was made on Thursday at the 34th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration, and Release of Crop Varieties, Chicken Breeds, and Fisheries. Read more here.

NLC rejects Adamawa State’s new tax hike on civil servants’ salaries

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected the recent increase in tax deductions imposed on civil servants by the Adamawa State government.

According to the NLC, the newly implemented tax regime led to unexpectedly high salary deductions for October, with some employees reportedly losing up to N40,000. Read more here.

Why NEC advised Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bills

The National Economic Council (NEC) has advised that the Tax Reforms Bill, currently before the National Assembly, be withdrawn because of the prevalence of miscommunication and misinformation surrounding it.

TopNaija News reports that the Tax Reforms Bill, endorsed by President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council and sent to the National Assembly for passage into law aimed to enhance Nigeria’s tax administration efficiency and eliminate redundancies . Read more here.

Best collections of happy new month message for November 2024

Happy new month to everybody. New Months’ greetings are popular all across the world. The first day of each new month, like the first day of each new year, means a lot to many people generally send messages, wishes, greetings, and prayers with their families, friends, and coworkers.

On the first of every month, regardless of religious or cultural beliefs, people pray for loved ones and send them wonderful greetings and wishes. These wishes also help them prepare for the remaining days of November 2024. Read more here.

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