FG to end issuance of cabotage waivers under Coastal and Inland Shipping Act
The Nigerian government has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003 to boost local shipping firms and create jobs for Nigerian maritime professionals. The Coastal and Inland Shipping Act, also known as the Cabotage Act, restricts domestic coastal shipping to Nigerian-owned, Nigerian-crewed, and Nigerian-built or-flagged vessels. […]
PSG Beat Arsenal to Reach UEFA Champions League Final Against Inter
Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final appearance, […]
Mali Suspends Political Activities Ahead of Protest Against Military Junta
Mali has suspended political activities across the country ahead of a planned protest against the military junta that has ruled since coups in 2020 and 2021. The West African country’s political parties are demanding a return to constitutional order and a presidential election, and they were expected to gather for a demonstration on Friday. However, […]
Nigeria to Make More Weapons locally, Plans to Start Exporting in 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase
Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, namely Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who announced the passage of the bills, said they would enhance governance, revolutionize tax collection and distribution across the country. He further assured that the remaining […]
Speaker Abbas Says Creative Sector Nigeria’s second largest Employer of Labour
Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said that creative sector was Nigeria’s second largest employer of Labour. The Speaker, represented by Hon. Amos Magaji, who stated this while declaring open a public hearing on the bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of National Institute for Film and Media Technology, Ukawu, in Abuja […]
Our Records Show Transparent Disbursement Of N54Bn To Students In 303 Institutions-NELFund
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has stated that, contrary to allegations of diversion of funds meant for the students loan scheme, its records have shown a transparent process in the disbursement of N54 billion out of the N203 billion it has so far received for disbursement to beneficiaries. The Managing Director (MD) NELFund, Akintunde […]
Cardinals Will Vote For The New Catholic Pope Tonight
133 cardinals will gather later this evening in the Sistine Chapel to vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will start with a mass at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Basilica, before the cardinals, proceed to the Sistine Chapel where they will take an oath of secrecy, and the conclave will officially begin. […]
Iyabo Ojo Was Unaware Money Spraying Is A Crime
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money, including foreign currencies, at events, was against the law. Ojo revealed this in a statement posted on her official Instagram page, to clarify the reason behind her recent visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 5. According […]
Inter Milan Go Past Barcelona in Epic Clash To Reach Champions League Final
Inter Milan sealed a dramatic 4-3 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, advancing to the Champions League final with a 7-6 aggregate victory. Davide Frattesi’s extra-time strike in the 99th minute sent San Siro into raptures after Francesco Acerbi’s last-gasp equalizer had kept their hopes alive. In the final on May 31 in Munich, Inter will […]
