Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Attahiru Madami as INEC REC
10 May 2018 |
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The Senate on Tuesday announced the receipt of a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for confirmation of seven-member Governing Board of Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation(NDIC).
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