Governors back tax reform bills, reject VAT increase
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has finally thrown its weight behind the tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The state governors made this known…
Tunji-Ojo: 90% of expatriates doing jobs meant for Nigerians lack proper work permits
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says 90 percent of expatriates doing jobs meant for Nigerians lack proper work permits. Tunji-Ojo said this on Wednesday when he appeared before the…
Foreign fighters behind recent terrorist attacks in north-east, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the surge in terrorist activities in the country’s north-east and north-west is fuelled by an influx of foreign fighters. Recently, Nigeria experienced attacks on…
EFCC to arraign Otudeko, Bisi Onasanya for alleged N12.3bn fraud at First Bank
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to arraign Oba Otudeko, a former chairman of First Bank of Nigeria and FBN Holdings, and Stephen Bisi Onasanya, a…
AkadaPlay launches tech platform to reward academic excellence in Nigerian schools
AkadaPlay, a groundbreaking tech platform, has officially launched with a mission to "Ignite a Passion for Learning" by celebrating and rewarding academic achievements among Nigerian students. The platform aggregates…
Tinubu applauds six Nigerians on U.S. Presidential honours list
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six Diaspora Nigerians named by United States President Joe Biden among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers…
Prominent Ekiti politician, Yemi Olayinka bags PhD from Unilag
A prominent Ekiti community leader and politician, Dr Daniel Olayemi Olayinka is one of the successful candidates being conferred with a doctorate degree today at the prestigious University of Lagos.…
How NGOs, others aid terrorists — Former generals, commanders
Retired generals across the three arms of the military who have been involved in the war against insurgency in Nigeria, especially Boko Haram, have x-rayed the situation and came…
Lagos govt orders removal of illegal shanties, markets under Cele/Itire Bridge
The Lagos State Government has issued an immediate order for the removal of illegal shanties and markets located beneath the Cele/Itire Bridge. This directive was given by the Commissioner for…
Dangote refinery output impacting European petrol markets – OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and its efforts to ramp up Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) production are impacting the PMS market in…
