Mixed reactions yesterday trailed the Federal Government’s approval of the new 2026 fiscal policy which reduced import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products, cars and rice, among others. While players in the pharmaceutical sector hailed government’s new move, rice producers and those in the automobile sector regretted the move, said the policy would be inimical […]
Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, is set for heightened activity as President Bola Tinubu undertakes a one-day visit today (Friday) to commission major infrastructure projects expected to stimulate MSMEs, improve power supply, and enhance oil and gas productivity in the state. The visit will see the inauguration of key legacy projects executed by Governor Douye […]
Indications emerged yesterday of the Federal Government’s move to reboot Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme, which has lingered for over two decades. Meanwhile, the Association of Licensed Set Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria (STBMAN) has accused the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of undermining due process and stalling the DSO project. It therefore warned that […]
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated, with former Senate President, David Mark, approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit follows INEC’s decision to remove the names of Mark, listed as National Chairman, and Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary, […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has initiated a probe following online reports alleging widespread extortion by personnel along the Lagos-Seme border corridor. Consequently, the Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of the comptrollers overseeing the affected commands to pave the way for a transparent probe. In a statement signed by […]
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigerian business and trade viability in the global market. Besides, the consortium of organised private business sector is deploying mechanism for business competitiveness, enabling market accessibility and breaking barriers crippling Nigerian commodities in the global market. Chairperson of […]
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator, Abdu Bello, has said Nigeria’s power sector was losing between N5bn and N8bn monthly to transmission inefficiencies, even as he revealed that targeted interventions by the operator have begun to cut losses and improve grid stability. Bello made this known on Wednesday during the […]
Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a N63.46 billion revenue shortfall in January 2026 as average recovery efficiency declined to 69.16 per cent, contrary to stricter performance thresholds introduced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Commission showed that out of N268.2 billion billed to customers during the […]
The National Association of Resident Doctors on Tuesday announced the suspension of its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the Federal Government on key demands, including payment of outstanding allowances and improvements in doctors’ welfare. The decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, where members reviewed assurances from […]
Nigerians are groaning over several road taxes they have been enforced to pay despite the position of the Federal Government. It can be recalled that the FG declared it had placed a ban on road tax but that doesn’t appear to be the reality of the people across Nigeria. A trycicle (keke) rider, Obidient Peter, […]
