Rising Insecurity : UK Warns Against Travel To Six Nigerian States
By Daniel Peters The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has issued a fresh warning against travel to parts …
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Adeboye to Tinubu: Give Service Chiefs 3-Months to End Terrorism or Fire Them
By Ayo Kehinde The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has charged President …
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Commissioner Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Kogi Indigene Into Critical Positions
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State’s Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris has expressed sincere gratitude …
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How INEC Chairman, Prof Amupitan, Wrote Legal Opinion on Religious Violence in Nigeria
As a push back to a report and enquiry by the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, Disinformation Unit over its role …
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Nigeria Leads W/Africa In Climate Commitment, Eyes Investment Boost At COP30
*As VP Shettima prepares to unveil country’s green transition roadmap Nigeria has positioned itself as West Africa’s climate action leader …
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US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Against Miyetti Allah, Others
By Ayo Kehinde The United States House of Representatives has introduced a resolution urging the Departments of State and Treasury …
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FG Unveils 50 Tax Exemptions For Low-Income Earners, SMEs From 2026
By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Government has explained again the context and content of the new tax policy that takes on January 1, 2026, disclosing that ordinary Nigerians and small businesses will enjoy tax exemption. The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee announced on Monday that 50 tax exemptions and reliefs set to take effect from January 1, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Thursday by the committee chairman, Taiwo Oyedele. The relief package is designed to provide targeted support for low-income earners, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and to simplify the country’s tax system. Oyedele described the measures as among the most people-focused tax reforms in recent history, emphasising fairness, inclusiveness, and the …
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Kano Plans To Acquire Majority Shares In KEDCO, Adopts State Electricity Policy
The Kano State government has approved plans to acquire majority shares in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to improve energy supply, promote industrial growth, and expand access to reliable electricity across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Dawakin Tofa stated that the decision aims to give the state a stronger role in electricity generation, transmission and distribution to enhance efficiency, accountability and service delivery in the energy sector. It is also expected to boost economic activities, create jobs and attract both local and foreign investments. In addition, the Governor’s Spokesperson said the Council approved the presentation and adoption of the Kano State Electricity Policy under the Ministry of …
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Minister Uzoka-Anite Leads Southeast Business Leaders To Lagos Governor; Seeks Collaboration For Economic Growth
By Barth Ikiebe In a significant step towards ensuring economic growth and development in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite on Friday, led a delegation of prominent Southeast business leaders on a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to strengthen collaboration between government and the private sector investors. The Minister lauded Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and the remarkable strides his administration has made in advancing the development of Lagos State. “It’s always a pleasure to be in Lagos, a city that truly never sleeps, and one that continues to lead the way in innovation, enterprise, and economic growth”. She stated that her visit was to “first bring warm greetings and deep …
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FG Imposes 15% Duty On Imported Petrol, Diesel To Protect Dangote Refinery, Others
From Victor Osula Abuja The Federal Government has approved a 15 per cent ad-valorem duty on imported petrol and diesel as part of new policy measures aimed at protecting emerging local refineries, including the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery, and stabilising Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. President Bola Tinubu authorised the tariff framework in a directive dated October 21, 2025, instructing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to begin immediate enforcement. The presidential directive, made public on Wednesday, forms part of a “market-responsive import tariff framework” designed to align domestic pricing with realistic cost structures and encourage investment in the country’s refining sector. Signed by the President’s Private Secretary, Damilotun Aderemi, the …
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FG, Chinese Firm Sign $400m Deal To Revive Steel Industry, Create 22,000 Jobs
By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Government has signed a $400 million Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Stellar Steel Company Limited, a subsidiary of China’s Inner Galaxy Group, to establish an integrated steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, marks a major milestone in the Tinubu administration’s efforts to revive Nigeria’s moribund steel sector and advance its Renewed Hope Industrialisation Agenda. According to the Ministry, the project represents one of the largest single foreign direct investments in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector in recent years, reflecting renewed international confidence in the country’s reform-driven economy. When completed, the plant is expected to be a fully integrated steel complex encompassing iron ore mining, smelting, …
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Tinubu: Soludo’ s Election Affirmation of His Visionary Leadership
In a letter of congratulations signed by him, President Bola Tinubu eulogized the leadership qualities of Governor Chukwuma Soludo as …
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Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship Poll By Landslide
By Ayo Kehinde Incumbent governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has won the Saturday governorship election by a landslide …
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Anambra Decides: Soludo Wins Polling Unit
By Ayo Kehinde Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has scored a landslide …
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Trump, Christian Genocide, and Terrorism in Nigeria, By Farooq A. Kperogi
Nigeria’s online and offline discursive arenas have been suffused with frenetic, impassioned, and intensely heightened dialogic exchanges in the aftermath …
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Setback For Labour Party As Moghalu Loses Polling Unit In Anambra Gov. Election
By Ayo Kehinde The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, George Moghalu, has suffered an early setback in the ongoing Anambra …
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European NGO Employee Sentenced to 10 Years Hard Labour for Espionage by Central African Republic Court
The Bangui Court of Appeal has sentenced Martin Joseph Figueira, a dual Belgian-Portuguese citizen, to 10 years of hard labor …
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Kidnappers Abduct 40 CVR Registrants As Troops Rescue 31 In Kogi
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise has recorded major casualties as 40 CVR candidates heading …
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Decision Day In Anambra As 2.8m Voters Elect New Governor
By Ayo Kehinde This Saturday, November 8, eligible voters in Anambra state will file out to polling units to elect …
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Trump’, You Are Wrong: Insecurity in Nigeria Is Not Fueled By Religion, By Owaikhena Osikhekha
The US president, Donald Trump has issued a threat to take military action in Nigeria over what he sees as …
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NAFDAC Recalls Substandard Annmox, Jawamox Drugs Over Public Health Risks
By Ayo Kehinde The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the recall and withdrawal …
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