US, EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods - half the threatened rate - and averting…
Lagos commences enforcement against indiscriminate parking
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will commence enforcement of the prohibition on indiscriminate parking of vehicles on Lagos roads from Monday,…
FG introduces N10m loan scheme for staff of universities, polytechnics, colleges
The Federal Government has introduced a loan scheme that enables academic and non-academic staff of Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to access up to N10 million to enhance…
Court declares NYSC skirt ban unconstitutional, awards N1m damages
The federal high court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) refusal to permit female corps members to wear skirts in accordance with their religious beliefs…
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rains across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an alert to Nigerians, warning of impending rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, with possible flash…
Python, other animals found in ex-AGF’s home evacuated to Kano zoo
The Managing Director of Kano Zoo, Sadik Kura Muhammad, has confirmed that a python which escaped from the residence of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris,…
Gunmen kill 50 kidnap victims after collecting in Zamfara
Armed bandits led by a notorious kingpin, Kachalla Bello, also known as Dansadiya, have reportedly killed many captives in Zamfara State. The victims, who hailed from Yamutsawa and Banga…
Marketers kick as Dangote presses for fuel import ban
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has asked President Bola Tinubu to include refined petroleum products in the list of items banned under the ‘Nigeria First’…
FG scraps capital gains tax, combines it with CIT
The federal government has retained the corporate income tax (CIT) at a flat rate of 30 percent for all companies, excluding small businesses. The CIT framework is contained in…
Lagos doctors declare 3-day warning strike over illegal salary deduction
Medical doctors working under the Lagos state government have declared a three-day warning strike to protest alleged illegal salary deduction. Addressing journalists during a press conference held at the…
