SERAP sues INEC over ‘failure to account for missing N55.9bn election funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion…
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu.…
Nigerian Tax Act 2025 exempts gaming stakes from VAT
The Nigerian Tax Act 2025 has officially exempted “stakes” from Value Added Tax (VAT), removing a key provision that previously impacted the operations of gaming and lottery operators. This…
Abdul Samad Rabiu promises Eagles $500,000 for AFCON semi-final win
Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, has promised to donate $500,000 to the Super Eagles should the team win their semi-final match against Morocco at the 2025 Africa…
Euracare Hospital to probe alleged negligence in death of Chimamanda’s son
Euracare Hospital says it has launched an internal probe following Chimamanda Adichie’s allegation that negligence at the facility led to the death of her 21-month-old son. On Wednesday, Nkanu Nnamdi,…
Chimamanda blames son’s death on negligence by Lagos hospital
Chimamanda Adichie, the award-winning Nigerian author, has accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of negligence over the death of her 21-month-old son. Nkanu Nnamdi, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died…
FG introduces reusable textbooks, bars graduation ceremonies pre-Pry 6, JSS3, SS3 students
The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents, promoting sustainability, and improving learning outcomes in schools. Announced by the Minister…
Presidential committee faults KPMG’s critique of new tax laws
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele, has faulted key observations made by KPMG on Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. This is according…
Consultant uncovers 8,452 ghost workers in Osun
A forensic audit firm, SALLY TIBBOT Consulting Limited, has accused the Osun State Government of inserting a total of 8,452 alleged ghost workers into the state’s payroll and paying them…
Trump says US will acquire Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’
US President Donald Trump says Denmark would transfer Greenland “the easy way” or “the hard way”. Greenland is an autonomous territory within Denmark, having transitioned from colonial status in 1953…
