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Tinubu: The Good Life Before Petrol Subsidy Removal Was Unsustainable
President Bola Tinubu says the good life that Nigerians thought they were living prior to his administration was fake and capable of collapsing the country.
Speaking on Saturday during the 34th and 35th combined convocation…
After Three Days in Custody, Army Releases Journalist Fisayo Soyombo
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) says its founder Fisayo Soyombo has been released from detention by the Nigerian Army.
On Friday, FIJ reported that Soyombo had been arrested and detained for three days by the 6…
Okonjo-Iweala Secures Second Term as WTO Director-General
Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
This is her second term in office. Her present stint will end on 31 August 2025.
She was first elected as the WTO DG on…
Zenith Bank Marks Global Growth with New Branch in Paris
Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its global footprints with the opening of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch. The official commissioning, which took place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 21 Rue de la paix, Paris, France was performed by the…
Zulum Warns: Tax Reform Bills Could Devastate Northern Economy
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has voiced strong concerns over the proposed tax reform bill, warning that it could have devastating consequences for the Northern region and other parts of the country.
In an interview with BBC…
Army Confirms Arrest of Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo at Oil Bunkering Site
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site.
The army’s statement came in response to public outcry over Soyombo’s detention.
The Foundation for…
Ndume Raises Eyebrow Over Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bills
Senator Ali Ndume has reiterated his opposition to the tax reform bills, saying that the hurry by the Presidency and some lawmakers to pass the bills looks suspicious.
The tax reform bills which passed for second reading at the…
Tinubu Invites French Investors: ‘Nigeria Is Open for Business
President Bola Tinubu has told French investors that the country is open for business, saying his government is creating an enabling environment for them to thrive.
Tinubu said this on Thursday during a joint briefing with the French…
FG Sets 2025 for National Population Census
The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra, has announced plans to conduct Nigeria’s population and housing census in 2025, nearly two decades after the last census in 2006.
He made this known during the 2024…
Senate Advances Tax Reform Bills with Second Reading Approval
The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading, the tax reform bills forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024.
The passage followed a debate among the lawmakers.
The bill was thereafter referred to the Committee…
Oyedele: Over 60 Taxes, Levies Collected in Nigeria Yield No Visible Results
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has alleged that the federal government has nothing to show for more than 60 taxes and levies collected across the country.
He made the claim at…
Reps Summon CBN, Banks for Allowing Unregulated POS Agents
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and the Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks to appear before it to propose solutions to the challenges…
TCN Confirms N8.8bn Spent on Vandalized Power Towers
The Federal Government has confirmed that it spent a total sum of N8.8bn for the repair and restoration of transmission towers that were vandalised across various regions of the country in 2024.
The Managing Director and Chief…
Shettima Reports $22.6 Billion Nigeria-China Trade Volume for 2023
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says trade between Nigeria and China grew to $22.6 billion in 2023, “one of the highest in Africa”.
In a statement on Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to the vice-president, said Shettima called…
Peter Obi to NNPCL: Nigerians Demand Transparency in Oil Resource Management
Politician and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL), to provide clarity and accountability to Nigerians over the operations of the newly launched Port Harcourt…