Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through Nigeria, grounding pilgrimages, disrupting travel plans, rattling the oil market and prompting anxious calls from Nigerians abroad. Besides, some members
The Federal Government has formally banned the mounting of roadblocks for tax and levy collections nationwide. It also signed a new Presumptive Tax Framework(PTF) to bring millions of small and
Five security personnel drawn from agencies operating at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, have been arrested and handed over for prosecution over an alleged security breach linked to
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri yesterday defended his decision to align with those inclined to retain the presidency in the South till 2031. He said no northerner has any business joining
Those nominated for commissionership positions by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been invited for screening and confirmation by the House of Assembly. The nominees were yesterday asked to submit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Anite-Uzoka. Anite-Uzoka was moved to the Budget and National Planning Ministry as minister of
The Managing Director, Oando Energy Resources (OER), Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, has reaffirmed the company’s alignment with efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s indigenous upstream ecosystem following a strategic visit by the Chairman,
Governors of Taraba State and Benue State, Agbu Kefas and Hyacinth Alia, have intensified efforts to curb rising insecurity along their shared border, holding a high-level peace meeting with traditional
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday moved a step forward in its preparations for next year’s general election. State officers were elected by the chapters during the congresses held across
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged governors, the private sector, development partners, and youths to drive Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The President spoke during the launch of the
The Federal Government has secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU programme to strengthen basic education reforms nationwide. The initiative will improve foundational learning, expand access to quality basic education and
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three doctors over the death of the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The doctors are: the Medical