By Stephen Chuks REACTIONS have continued to trail the new tax law that starting from January 1, 2026, anyone who wants to open or run a bank account in Nigeria — whether Nigerian or foreign resident — will need a Tax Identification Number (TIN). No Tax ID, no bank account. The rule, part of the […]
ISRAEL’S strike on Doha, Qatar, which killed senior Hamas negotiators including Khalil al-Hayya, has jolted Middle East diplomacy and raised doubts about Qatar’s ability to serve as a mediator in the Gaza war. Israeli officials confirmed the attack, which took place as Hamas leaders were reportedly reviewing new U.S. ceasefire and hostage-release proposals. For years, […]
NIGERIAN traders advancing beyond basic strategies often discover that international trading methods don’t always fit local realities. The Naira’s extreme volatility, infrastructural challenges, and political uncertainties demand modified approaches tailored to Nigeria’s unique economic environment. Understanding Local Market Realities Trading techniques that succeed in developed economies—like high-speed scalping—often fail in Nigeria due to issues such […]
NIGERIA’S Super Eagles face a defining moment in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 9 September. After a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Eric Chelle’s men sit third in Group C with 10 points, six adrift of leaders South […]
EFFORTS by the federal government to broker peace between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group ended in a stalemate on Monday night, leaving the nationwide strike by oil workers unresolved. The meeting, convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, brought government officials, union […]
“PLENARY Proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday 20th March 2024.” That is the title of the most recent article on the website of the National Assembly, Nigeria’s highest legislative body. Before then, an article titled “Plenary Proceedings of the House of Representatives for Tuesday 5th March 2024,” was published 15 days earlier. Both articles summarise […]
BY STEPHEN CHUKS Nigeria’s boxing heritage is rich with champions who once ruled the global stage — from Dick Tiger’s legendary reign in the 1960s to Samuel Peter’s brief heavyweight dominance in the 2000s. In recent years, names like Anthony Joshua, Efe Ajagba, and Elizabeth Oshoba have kept Nigeria’s flag flying high, even though many […]
AWAY from a repertoire of depressing stories, Nigeria recently recorded some uplifting news. Before the euphoria of the Super Falcons’ 2024 WAFCON triumph could fade, the country had yet another reason to celebrate. The national basketball team, D’Tigress, claimed their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, decisively defeating Mali 78–64 in Rabat, Morocco. Around the […]
Budgets ₦6.2 Billion To Buy 40 Properties In Lagos, Abuja IF available information in the second quarter of 2025 budget performance document of Lagos State government is anything to go by, the 40 Lagos State House of Assembly members would be spending ₦6.2 billion for the purchase of 40 properties in Lagos or Abuja. Already, […]
The oil-rich South-South region, popularly referred to as the ‘goose that lays the golden eggs’ owing to its huge contributions to the country’s economic development, is now best described as a zone replete with dunghills of abandoned projects. The consequences of incomplete projects, which littered the region, have led to gloom and despair. The deluge […]