By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s business community have called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to ensure smooth implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025. Speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Stakeholders’ Forum on Emerging Tax Matters, Dr. Ayodele Subair, Chairman of the Lagos State Internal […]
BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE RELIGION in Nigeria will always be a cog in the wheel of progress because this is the Trojan horse the colonizers left behind. It is the only thing that leads to arrested development of any intelligent discussion of finding solutions to what is holding Nigeria back. At the time the British […]
By SANI BATURE THE newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled its priorities to drive sustainable development across the region. Managing Director Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, speaking at the commission’s maiden press briefing in Lafia on Wednesday, said the focus areas include infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, housing, water, power, and industrialisation across the six […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE BORNO South Senator Ali Ndume has accused fuel importers of orchestrating a smear campaign against the Dangote Refinery, dismissing claims of monopoly in Nigeria’s oil market. In a statement on Wednesday, the APC senator said importers failed to build refineries despite multiple licences issued by past governments but are now “ganging up” […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S automobile industry is under pressure as rising vehicle imports and soaring inflation weaken the prospects of local manufacturing and assembly. Despite government policies aimed at promoting domestic production, the influx of foreign-used vehicles and rising input costs have made locally assembled cars less competitive. Consumers, already squeezed by inflation, increasingly opt […]
By ANITA KNIGHT BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has described Nigeria as one of the biggest beneficiaries of Britain’s exit from the European Union (Brexit), citing gains in migration, education, and trade opportunities. During an interview, Montgomery said the post-Brexit visa regime had significantly increased opportunities for Nigerians to live, work, and study […]
BY STEPHEN CHUKS THE Delta State House of Assembly has taken a step toward strengthening its legal framework on human rights protection as a bill seeking to amend the Violence Against Persons Law, 2020 passed first reading at plenary on Tuesday. The amendment bill, sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ughelli North 1 Constituency, Hon. Matthew […]
BY STEPHEN CHUKS PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally lifted the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, paving the way for the full restoration of democratic governance in the oil-rich State. The emergency rule, declared on March 18, 2025, followed a bitter political standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House […]
By MELVIN KOFFA SEVENTEEN directors have failed the Federal Government’s first-tier written exam for Permanent Secretary positions, leaving 53 out of 70 candidates to advance. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) said the process underscores its commitment to merit, transparency, and reform in selecting top civil service leaders. […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Nigeria Aquatics Federation has elected new board members, with Pastor Jasimiel Nseobong Samuel emerging as Technical Representative after defeating Sunday Tilije 24–18. Former Olympian Eric Williams was also elected as Athletes’ Representative, following the withdrawal of veteran swimmer Rachael Tonjor in his favour. Jasimiel, a long-time officiating figure in aquatic […]