KADUNA TARGETS ₦120BN IGR IN 2026 — KADIRS CHAIRMAN. (PHOTO).

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 Kaduna Targets ₦120bn IGR In 2026 — KADIRS Chairman   Kaduna State has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) expected to play a central role in achieving the target. The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, disclosed this during the Service’s Annual Performance Review, Work Plan, and Strategic Retreat.  He explained that although the state government approved ₦74 billion as KADIRS’ official revenue target, the Service raised its internal benchmark to ₦80.09 billion to motivate staff to exceed expectations. He further stated that the proposed 2026 budget by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission stands at ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS expected to generate ₦74.28 billion, while Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are projected to generate ₦43.24 billion. According to Adams, the retreat was convened to strengthen implement...

SWITZERLAND'S BAN ON FACIAL COVERINGS IN PUBLIC, OFTEN CALLED THE "BURQA BAN", WILL OFFICIALLY TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2025.(PHOTO)..


Switzerland’s ban on facial coverings in public, often called the “burqa ban,” will officially take effect on January 1, 2025.

 Announced by the Swiss Federal Council, the law will impose fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (about $1,144) for those who break the rule. The ban, passed in a 2021 referendum, has stirred debate and criticism, particularly from Muslim organizations, and is seen as a controversial change in Swiss policy.

The government clarified that there will be several exceptions to the rule. Face coverings will still be allowed in specific situations, such as on airplanes, in diplomatic buildings, and in places of worship. Practical exceptions will also permit face coverings for health reasons, traditional customs, or protection from weather. Additionally, coverings for artistic, entertainment, and advertising purposes, as well as certain public safety scenarios, will be allowed with prior approval.

The ban originated from a public proposal that gathered enough support to be put to a national vote, led by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. This party also campaigned for a similar measure in 2009, which led to a ban on constructing new minarets. Although members of the centrist and Green parties opposed the law, it was passed by the Swiss parliament and incorporated into federal law in 2021.

Switzerland now joins other European countries like Belgium and France that have similar bans on facial coverings in public. Although full-face coverings are rare in Switzerland, the new law reflects a broader trend across Europe to restrict certain cultural and religious expressions. With two cantons, Ticino and St. Gallen, already enforcing similar bans, the nationwide law aims to bring consistency across the country and aligns with a significant portion of Swiss public opinion.

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