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On Notice: PM speaks to big end of town, Pacific leaders gather, and Telstra boss outlines future ‘vision’
All of that and more in the week ahead in Australian politics.Telstra CEO Vicki Brady, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Governor-General Sam Mostyn (Image: Private Media)
The prime minister will use a speech to the Business Council of Australia (BCA) to indicate corporate tax changes could be on the cards, Honiara hosts a top-level summit, and the governor-general is abroad. Welcome to another week in Australian politics.
Anthony Albanese will give the keynote address to a BCA dinner tonight, and is expected to say that his government will look at “fair and affordable ways to incentivise greater business investment and capital deepening”, according to ABC News.
The Australian highlights some other parts of his prepared remarks, which were dropped to reporters ahead of time: “Albanese will put corporate tax reform on the table and urge business leaders to...
Presidency speaks on suspended minister, Betta Edu
Politics tamfitronics In a significant cabinet reshuffle, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has been officially relieved of her ministerial responsibilities.“Betta Edu is gone,” Onanuga stated during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.This decision comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the administration’s approach to humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction in the country.“She was suspended in January and this is October. She is gone, officially. Her position has been taken over by the Plateau man.READ ALSO: Farooq Kperogi : BBC, Betta Edu, and ministry of corruption“As far as this government is concerned, there is no more place for her in this cabinet,” the presidential spokesman said, adding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) might have submitted some information that justified her dismissal.To replace Edu,...
Minister Speaks On Being NYSC Member While Serving As Minister
Politics tamfitronics Posted by Nwa DiokpaFeatured, Latest Headlines, News Across NigeriaMonday, October 7th, 2024(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hannatu Musa Musawa, minister of art, culture and creative economy, has stated that there is nothing wrong accepting a ministerial position in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet while passing through the compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.Musawa stated this on ‘Sunday Politics’, a Channels Television programme.In the chat, the minister was asked how she became a minister without an NYSC certificate.It is worth recalling that an NYSC certificate or exemption letter is a compulsory requirement for persons looking for public offices.The minister stated that the matter has been “adjudicated” and that one day she will present a “proper account” of what happened.According to her, she not go against the law as she had undergone two years of national...
Peter Obi Speaks Out on Recent Dispute Between Dangote Refinery, FG
Politics tamfitronics The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has broken his silence on the ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Federal Government. Politics Nigeria understands that there is a dispute between the Dangote Group and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) regarding the quality of diesel fuel in Nigeria.The refinery has also not been able to get adequate crude supplies from the country.In a statement on social media, Obi called for a swift resolution and government support for the refinery’s seamless operation.Obi highlighted the refinery’s potential to generate $21 billion in annual revenue and create over 100,000 jobs, stressing its strategic importance in addressing Nigeria’s fuel crisis, boosting foreign exchange earnings, and fostering economic growth.He praised Alhaji Dangote’s contributions to Nigeria, describing him...
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