Presidency Refutes Claims of Scrapping Key Agencies in Tax Reform
The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed allegations that the ongoing tax reform bills before the National Assembly are intended to dismantle key agencies such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on […]
Rivers United top NPFL table after 1-0 win over Kano Pillars.
Rivers United of Port Harcourt returned to the top spot in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, after beating visiting Kano Pillars 1-0. With a goal by Aniekeme Okon in the 31st minute at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United now have 29 points after the Match Day 15 fixtures. Remo Stars of Ikenne dropped […]
President Biden Grants Official Pardon to Son Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden has officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for multiple criminal charges, including tax evasion and illegal possession of a firearm. This decision marks a significant reversal for the president, who had previously stated he would not use his executive powers to grant clemency to his son. The pardon […]
Lagos State Government to Complete Psychiatric Hospital in Epe by Next Year
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to complete the construction of the Psychiatric Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute located in Epe by the end of next year. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a recent visit to the site, emphasizing the importance of the facility in enhancing mental healthcare delivery in the state. The psychiatric […]
President Tinubu Departs for Cape Town to Co-Chair Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Paris, France, for Cape Town, South Africa, on December 2, 2024, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This significant meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024, and aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation across various sectors. Prior to […]
House of Reps to hold National Dialogue on LG Autonomy
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has said it will hold a national dialogue on Local Government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Abuja. Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu who chaired the meeting […]
Nigeria, France Sign Letters Of Intent On Critical Infrastructure As Zenith Bank Opens Paris Branch
President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France, that will ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Earlier, President Tinubu and President Macron witnessed the signing of the agreement by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman […]
Super Eagles Drop Eight Places In Latest FIFA World Ranking
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place drop. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now stands at 1482.23. Among African teams, […]
Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Tax Reform Bills, a set of four legislative proposals, which among other things, seek to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) distributable to states to 55 percent while reducing the Federal Government’s share to 10 percent. The new legislative regimes also proposed zero VAT on exports and […]
Mexico: Trump Tariffs Risk 400,000 US Jobs, Retaliation Looms
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said Mexico would retaliate if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25% across-the-board tariff, a move her government warned could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs and drive up prices for U.S. consumers. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, speaking alongside Sheinbaum, called for more regional cooperation and integration instead […]
