Nigeria: Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills Will Benefit Only Lagos - Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday, said the implementation of the proposed tax reform bills would disproportionately benefit Lagos State, leaving other states,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Probes Banks, Telco, Airline Over Customers' Complaints

THE Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking,… Read more »

Nigeria: Minimum Wage - FCT Area Council Workers' Strike Continues - Labour Leader

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the FCT, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, has said there is no going back on the ongoing strike by the workers of the six area… Read more »

Nigeria: 196 Arrested for Violating Environmental Law in Nasarawa

A total of 196 people have been arrested for allegedly violating environmental sanitation laws across the 13 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Living Fake Good Life Before Fuel Subsidy Removal - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians were living a good life that was fake and capable of leading the country into a total economic collapse before his administration came on… Read more »

Nigeria: GBV - Kaduna Secures 11 Convictions in 2024

The Kaduna State Government has secured 11 convictions of offenders of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: I Never Knew You Asked Abacha Not to Kill Me, Obasanjo Replies Gowon

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has replied former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), who said that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him. Read more »

Nigeria: Adebayo Applauds Okonjo-Iweala's Reappointment As WTO's DG

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed joy over the reappointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as… Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills Must Not Benefit Few States, Penalise Others - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a fiscal system that promotes justice, fairness, and equity on the ongoing controversy over the tax reform bills. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Resume $300 Helicopter Landing Levy

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) may soon recommence the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee on helicopter operators in the country soon. Read more »

Nigeria: Army 'Detains' Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has reportedly detained investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo. Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - Political Undertakers Doing Damage to Tinubu - Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, lawmaker representing the Borno South Senatorial District, has said that political undertakers are doing damage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »

Nigeria: Outbreaks - NCDC, WHO Seek Effective Risk Communication Strategies

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said that effective risk communication is key to prevention and response… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Killed 24 During #EndBadGovernance Protests - Amnesty International

Amnesty International has said the Nigerian police used excessive force against protesters during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations from 1 to 10 August, killing at… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappers Demand N300m Ransom for Toddler, Siblings Abducted in Kaduna

Kidnappers of four children in Kaduna have contacted the victims' father, demanding N300 million ransom for their release.Daily Trust gathered that the abductors have threatened to… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Nabbed Over Theft of Beniseed From Abuja Farm

Three suspected hoodlums have been arrested for allegedly harvesting beniseed at a farm in Dafa community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT without the owner's consent. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo - PDP Accuses Okpebholo of Igniting Crisis

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of stoking crisis in a bid to frustrate the party's efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Bon Sports Classic Amateur Golf Tourney Tees Off At IBB Course Dec 6

The lush, green course of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja is geared to host the Bon Sports Classic amateur golf tournament. Read more »

Nigeria: COP29 - UNEP Calls for Transparent, Inclusive Progress On Finance, Mitigation

Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen said 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) has delivered a hard-fought deal… Read more »

Nigeria: Petrol Price May Drop As P/Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operation

Marketers have welcomed the roll out of premium motor spirit (PMS) from the Port Harcourt Refinery, saying it would deepen competition, ensure product availability and price… Read more »

Nigeria: Fleeing Vigilante Member Nabbed With Pump Action Gun in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, who was recruited into the state's vigilante group but fled with a pump action gun for robbery a operation. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Faisal Shuaibu's Posters Flood Streets in Nasarawa

Campaign posters of Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, former Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA), have taken over the streets of Lafia, Nasarawa… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 7 Over Illicit Drugs in Delta

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested seven suspects for allegedly dealing in illicit drugs in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Opay Embraces Nigeria's Domestic Card to Improve Digital Payments

A financial technology firm, OPay has embraced Nigeria's domestic card AfriGO in a bid to enhance digital payment services in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: CBN - The Descent Commences On Interest Rate Hikes

The CBN showed yesterday, Tuesday, that monetary policy tightening is not forever. Read more »