The Federal Government has formally endorsed China’s newly launched Global Governance Initiative, describing it as a “timely and thoughtful contribution” to the strengthening of the international system. In a press release issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Thursday, the FG expressed appreciation to the Government of the People’s […]

Federal Government says Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting 25 per cent growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan, remarked during a panel session at the ongoing Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Milan, Italy. The session was […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially published the country’s new tax reform laws in the national gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the legislation on June 26, 2025. The publication formalises a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal framework. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on […]

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” He was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes against the backdrop of growing ethnic tension, particularly among youths on various social media platforms, who […]

Less than four months to the close of the 2025 fiscal year, the implementation of the 2025 appropriation, the guiding document of public financing, may still not have commenced fully. Revelations from the meeting between the national economic managers and the House of Representatives, yesterday, suggested the Federal Government’s priority is still on the 2024 […]

United Nigeria Airlines has signed a landmark aircraft sales and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 737 and a global leader in affordable and reliable air travel, for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft within the year. Also, the airline will acquire an additional four Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday pledged to review demands from protesting Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State, following a peaceful demonstration at its national headquarters in Abuja. The protest was in response to the commission’s delay in implementing a Supreme Court-ordered delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri Federal […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, said the proposed fuel surcharge is intended to generate a dedicated fund for Nigeria’s deteriorating roads, not to add extra strain on households. Oyedele acknowledged public worries that recent tax reforms could worsen inflation but argued that improved road infrastructure is […]

The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to expand digital access and support socio-economic development across the state. The initiative was unveiled by the Innovation, Science, Technology, and Digital Economy Office under the Office of the Special Adviser, and is part of the government’s broader efforts to drive […]

The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the 10th Senate has formally run its course, but the lawmaker representing Kogi Central is still being denied entry into the chambers. The development has sparked outrage from opposition voices and civil society groups, who accuse Senate President Godswill Akpabio of undermining both constitutional rights and judicial authority. […]

German police believe an arson attack that has left thousands of people without electricity in south-eastern Berlin was politically motivated. Initial investigations suggest that the ongoing power cut was due to arson, with two high-voltage pylons in the city’s Johannisthal neighbourhood having caught fire. A police spokesman said on Tuesday morning. The flames have since […]

Comptroller Wale Adenuga has officially assumed duty as the new Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service. This was disclosed in a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSC Isah Sulaiman, on Tuesday in Lagos. Adenuga takes over from Dr. Benedict Oramalugo, who was recently promoted to Assistant Comptroller […]