*On Thursday, July 2025. Australia’s top bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), unveiled the second phase of its digital currency pilot.*

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/australia-begins-digital-currency-trial/

*24 use cases, including:*

- *Digital Currency Types*:
- * STABLECOINS*: pegged to a stable asset, reducing volatility
- *Bank-issued deposit tokens*: TOKENIZED REPRESENTATIONS OF BANK DEPOSITS
- *Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)*: a digital version of the Australian dollar

According to Sophie Gilder, the Commonwealth Bank CBA’s Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, *“The repo market, with its critical role in liquidity management and monetary policy implementation, represents an ideal starting point for this exploration.” The objective is to test whether blockchain-based tokens can reduce friction, decrease risk, and foster market liquidity.*

The Senate has officially removed the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.

She was officially replaced by the senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey.

The announcement was made by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, at the close of Thursday’s plenary session.

The move marks the latest development in a series of committee leadership changes involving the Kogi Central lawmaker.

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Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public Thursday.

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Benfica manager Bruno Lage on work load:

"We need to rest because this tournament is very hard, very difficult. We are reaching 21 days together with the same routine. It is very hard mentally and physically and we will need a rest for the next phase. The players will need potentially 14 days of rest. And after that we will have 17-18 days to prepare for the Supercup on a Thursday. It is a huge challenge to compare the team to compete 90 minutes against a strong opponent."

Also mentions Benfica are in the Champions League play-offs.

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"Tinubu Set To Reinstate Fubara, Bars Him From Seeking Re-election Comes 2027" All news matters

President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027.

The truce was reached during a closed-door meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, where Tinubu hosted Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT); Fubara; Martin Amaewhule, the suspended speaker of the Rivers assembly; and a handful of lawmakers.

Presidency sources say the deal, part of a broader effort to restore democratic order in Rivers, involves significant concessions.

According to insiders, one of the key terms is that Fubara will be reinstated to complete his four-year tenure but must forgo any plans to seek a second term in 2027 — a move that will limit his clout but to which he agreed.

A source said, as part of the conditions, Wike would be allowed to nominate all the local government chairpersons across the 23 LGAs of the state.

A source in the presidency said this would serve as significant political leverage, restoring grassroots control to the FCT minister.

TheCable understands that Fubara has also agreed to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike who were suspended from the state assembly.

In return, the lawmakers will not initiate any impeachment proceedings against him.

The suspended legislators — led by Amaewhule — had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid the power tussle but continued to lay claim to their seats.

Their status as lawmakers has been a subject of legal and political debate.

Sources described Thursday night’s meeting as a breakthrough in Tinubu’s push to reconcile Wike and the governor — but at the cost of Fubara giving up significant powers in exchange for political survival.

“The arrangement is clear: no second term, no local government control, and peace will return,” the source said.

“The president made it clear that Rivers cannot afford a prolonged crisis. The deal is about restoring calm, but it comes at a steep cost for Fubara,” another source said.

“Wike is the real winner here. By controlling the local government chairmen, he retains significant influence over the state’s political machinery, which will be crucial for 2027.”

THE WIKE-FUBARA FACE-OFF

The political rift between Fubara and Wike, his predecessor, has largely centred on control of the political structure in the oil-rich state.

While Wike has sought to maintain a firm grip on the political machinery he built over eight years in office as governor, Fubara had pushed back to assert his control as governor.

The power struggle triggered a political crisis in the state, destabilising governance, culminating in attempts to impeach Fubara.

Key institutions, including the state assembly, have been caught in the crossfire, with factions aligning with Wike or Fubara.

Previously attempts by Tinubu to broker peace between the two camps hit a brick wall.

Consequently, on March 18, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the prolonged political crisis.

He also suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly for a period of six months.

The president appointed Ibok-Ette Ibas, a retired naval chief, as the state’s sole administrator.

By September, Fubara will have completed his six-month suspension.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu to reinstate Fubara — but with a condition he won’t seek re-election

President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek reelection in 2027, TheCable can report.

The truce was reached during a closed-door meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, where Tinubu hosted Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT); Fubara; Martin Amaewhule, the suspended speaker of the Rivers assembly; and a handful of lawmakers.

Presidency sources say the deal, part of a broader effort to restore democratic order in Rivers, involves significant concessions.

According to insiders, one of the key terms is that @SimFubaraKSC will be reinstated to complete his four-year tenure but must forgo any plans to seek a second term in 2027 — a move that will limit his clout but to which he agreed.

A source said, as part of the conditions, Wike would be allowed to nominate all the local government chairpersons across the 23 LGAs of the state.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS  FOUR TAX BILLS INTO LAW TOMORROW

President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, sign into law four groundbreaking tax reform bills that will transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework.

The four bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were passed by the National Assembly after extensive consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders.

When the new tax laws become operational, they are expected to significantly transform tax administration in the country, leading to increased revenue generation, improved business environment, and a boost in domestic and foreign investments.

The historic presidential assent to the bills at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will be witnessed by the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader, House Majority Leader, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, and his House counterpart.

The Chairman of the Governors Forum, the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, the Minister of Finance and Coordination Minister of the Economy, and the Attorney General of the Federation will also attend the ceremony.

One of the four bills is the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws into a harmonised statute.

By reducing the multiplicity of taxes and eliminating duplication, the bill will enhance the ease of doing business, reduce taxpayer compliance burdens, and create a more predictable fiscal environment.

The second bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, will establish a uniform legal and operational framework for tax administration across federal, state, and local governments.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the third bill, repeals the current Federal Inland Revenue Service Act and creates a more autonomous and performance-driven national revenue agency— the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). It defines the NRS’s expanded mandate, including non-tax revenue collection, and lays out transparency, accountability, and efficiency mechanisms.

The fourth bill is the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. It provides for a formal governance structure to facilitate cooperation between revenue authorities at all levels of government. It introduces essential oversight mechanisms, including establishing a Tax Appeal Tribunal and an Office of the Tax Ombudsman.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

June 25, 2025.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 26/06/2025*

Tinubu to sign tax reform bills into law Thursday

S’Arabia, Sultan confirm new Islamic calendar year 1447 AH begins Thursday

Again, bomb explosion kills four in Borno

Woman killed, five others injured in Imo market explosion

20 soldiers, scores of bandits die in Niger clash

Pilot’s faulty seat caused Air India crash, report reveals

INEC flags clashing names, irregularities in 110 party registration requests

After 31 years, FG hands over houses to 1994 Super Eagles heroes

African Fencing Champs begins in Lagos

MultiChoice cuts DStv decoder price by 50% to attract subscribers

Zelensky urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin

Iran partially reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel

Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 8 dead

Tinubu approves hosting of Africa chiefs of Defence Staff summit in Abuja


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* The Great fire of London which began on September 2, 1666 and lasted till September 5, 1666 destroyed about 13, 200 houses, 87 churches including St. Paul’s Cathedral and much of Central London. However, only six fatalities were recorded.

* In order to protect themselves from poachers, African elephants have been evolving without tusks.
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Coalition are IDPs, out to unseat themselves – Tinubu

I’m passionate about securing the country – Tinubu

Tinubu appreciates Nasarawa People for warm reception

We have strengthened ICRC as engine room for infrastructure revolution – Tinubu

Tinubu, AbdulRazaq, Ilorin emir mourn ex-Kwara gov Adebayo

Nigeria undergoing silent, bold transformation under Tinubu – Shettima

Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene Rivers electoral chairman

Senate declares Yelewata, Mangu killings as acts of terror

Reps approve ₦1.132 trillion 2025 budget for Customs

LP Senator Imasuen formally defects to APC

Jubilations in Delta as Supreme Court ends 40-year kingship tussle

Shadow govt: Judge warns parties against acts capable of jeopardising suit’s outcome

Navy embarks on fitness exercise in Delta

Seaports key drug entry points – NDLEA

Badaru tasks military on national security-focused training

FG Postpones Recruitment Into Immigration, Civil Defence, Others

FG sells N219.38bn crude to Dangote in four months

NUPRC demands $5,000, other conditions for oil licence extension

FG moves to pay verified contractors

Unsettled debts threaten NNPC power plants, FG plans intervention

298,000 students across 198 institutions get N59.9bn loan

FG to advance railway track monitoring systems across Nigeria – Opeifa

Fed Govt to ensure inclusive education in secondary schools nationwide

NSIA drives $50bn funding for climate, infrastructure

NMDPRA to bridge 60% lubricant supply shortfall

FG mulls tariff to support gas-to-power projects

NERC transfers electricity regulatory powers to Abia govt

Party Registration: ADA, Obidients, 108 Others’ Applications Under Review – INEC

INEC promises fairness as Ekiti 2026 race begins

NOA commends police on arrest of Benue massacre suspects

IBEDC disconnects Ibadan train station over unpaid bills

Eko DisCo plans to end estimated billing

NADF, others launch N1.5b pilot scheme to boost smallholder farming

80 Ogoni communities to get portable water Dec – HYPREP

North Needs Strong Voices To Defend Its Interests — IBB

Tinubu was frontline June 12 hero, Abiola’s son replies Lamido

Give rest of ‘94 Eagles their houses, Amuneke tells FG

Ondo Catholic Bishop condemns demolition of memorial park

Ajimobi remembered as family, political associates gather for 5th memorial prayer in Ibadan

Oando’s Q1 profit surges 90.5% to N113bn

BSN budgets N943m for Bible translation, other programmes

11 NWC members reject Anyanwu’s return as PDP secretary

Two ‘ADA’ emerge in INEC’s list of 110 party registration bids

Edo PDP, Govt bicker over N100bn loan approval by assembly

Kwara PDP ward chair, two others killed in gunmen attack

Oborevwori congratulates Sanwo-Olu at 60

Makinde mourns victims of Ibadan accident, says death toll rises to 15

Makinde to digitise Olunloyo’s library, unveil memorial park

Kebbi gov vows death penalty for informants aiding bandits

I am not borrowing N100bn, says Okpebholo

We’ll remain committed to press freedom – Gov Yusuf

Otu laments influx of refugees to Cross River

Niger Assembly speaker decries killing of soldiers, says constituency under siege

Ondo govt grants financial autonomy to judiciary as JUSUN suspends strike

Lagos vows to prosecute indiscriminate waste disposers

Lagos clinches first position at Southwest Basic School Sports finals

LASG empowers 700 widows with N35m

Demolition: Lagos follows due process, commissioner replies Obi

Windstorm plunges 20 Oyo communities into darkness

Bloody clash over farmland leaves two dead in C’River

Police rescue two abducted salesgirls in Oyo operation

Ekiti man arraigned for threatening to burn wife, children

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1936, the world’s first practical helicopter lifted off. The twin-rotor Focke-Wulf Fw 61 was first tested in Bremen, Germany. None of the first prototypes survived World War II but a replica can be seen at the Hubschraubermuseum in Bückeburg, Germany

* On this day in 1906, the first Grand Prix car race was held. The competition was held on a circuit around Le Mans, France and organized by the Automobile Club de France (ACF). Renault’s Ferenc Szisz won the competition.

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The Human spirit is stronger than any Government institutions – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti


Good morning

*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com, +234-8122200446*

Recruitment portal will open next week Thursday

CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD (COCFIB)

RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE, NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE AND NIGERIA SECURITY AND CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Inmigration Services Beard (CDCFIB)

seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for fall time appointment to fill existing vacancies in the following positions in the Nigerian Correctional Service. Nigeria humigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps respectively

CATEGORY A: GENERAL DUTY

SUPERINTENDENT CADRE

L. Superintendent of Correctious, CONMENS 02

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) fromarecognized Institution,

Note: This position is only available in the Nigerian Correctional Service

(NCOS)

IL. Assistant Superintendent I, CONPASS 09

Applicants must be bolders of a Hachelor's Degree in any of the following Engineering field (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Water ur other allied related fields or Bachelor Degree in Liew (LLB, LLM) Dom a recognized

Institution Note: This position is only available in the Federal Fire Service (FFS)

III. Assistant Superintendent II, CONPASS 08

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor's Degree in Higher National Diphima from a recognized lastitition

CATEGORY B: INSPECTORATE CADRE

1. Inspector, CONHESS 06

Applicanes must be registered Nurses (IRN), Registered. Midwives (RM), Registered Nurses/Midwives (RNIM) obtained foom recognized instinations

Note: This position is only available in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),

11. Assistant Inspector, CONPASS 06

Applicants must be holders of NCE or National Diploma (ND) in any related field, obtained from any recogized Polytechnic Insentation

CATEGORY CLASSISTANT CADRE

1. Assistant 11. CONPASS 04 (General Duty)

Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary level, SSCE NECO or other equivalents with a mininsum of five (5) credits in not more than two sittings, which should inchale English and Mathematics or holders of Trade Tesl Grade 11 (Motor Derver Mechanics Auto Electricians eu

11. Assistant III, (General Duty, Drivers/Appliance Operators and Artisans)

CONPASS03

Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary level, SSCE/NECO or other equivalents with a minimum of fost (4) credits in not mure than two sittings or holders of Trade Test Grade III (Motar Driver Mechanics, Ant Bectriciansete)

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications shall be done online. Applicants are expected to log on to the Board's portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.org as from Thursday

26 June, 2025, to fill and submit the application forinonline.

Applicants should NOTE that they can apply in omly ONE of the four (4) Paramilitary Agencies of their choice and that multiple applications across the Paramilitary Agencies will automatically be disqualified

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RECRUITMENT

Applicants must be Nigerians by birth

Applicants must possess the requisite qualifications. Any certificate or qualification not presented and accepted at the recruitment center

shall not be accepted affer the recruitment. Applicants must be PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY fit and presen

Certificate of Medical Fitness trops any recognized Goverment Hospital Applicants must be of good character and must not have been convicted

Applicants mist not have been involved in any financial

embarrassment

Applicants must be between the ages 18 and 35 years

Applicants' height must not be less than 1.65m for male and 1.60m for females

Applicant's chest measurement must not be less than 0.87 for men Computer literacy will be an added advantage

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted online within three (3) weeks from the date of this publication.

APPLICANTS SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATIONIS ABSOLUTEN FREE.