December 04
Nigeria: PBAT, the North and Ndume's Hereditary Senate
Last week, two unrelated events: a Stakeholders Round-table on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organised by Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation; and a valedictory Senate… Read more »
Nigeria: Miners Laud Okpebholo, Want Multiple Taxation Checked
The Edo state chapter of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) have congratulated the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his electoral victory and urged him to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Notes - Police Officers Stole N43.16m Cash of N74.9m From Owners, Declared N31.7m
**Arrested Officers to Face Dismissal, Prosecution for Criminal Conspiracy, Theft Read more »
Africa: Harnessing Africa's Blue Economy Key to Sustainable Growth - Maritime Stakeholders
AFRICA's maritime stakeholders have raised concerns over the inability of the continent to take advantage of the crucial opportunities in the global marine industry without… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Amotekun Arrests Security Guard Who Staged His Kidnap
A security guard at a rubber plantation in Edo State, Sule Gende, has been arrested by the Ondo State security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun for organising his abduction and… Read more »
Nigeria: 23-Yr-Old Ex-Convict Attempts to Escape From Ibadan Courtroom
A 23-year-old ex-convict, Abubakar Bello, momentarily escaped from the Mapo Chief Magistrate's Court in Ibadan, yesterday, while awaiting another sentencing. Read more »
Nigeria: Simon Ekpa Must Answer for His Atrocities, but Release Nnamdi Kanu - - Southeast Residents
Ekpa's arrest will reduce insecurity, and tension in Southeast lEkpa was very reckless in his utterances and actions, let him pay for them lFG caused the security crisis, they know… Read more »
Nigeria: Building Trust in Declutter Market Is Challenging - CEO, Amah Declutter Services
Ezeluaku Faith Amarachi is the CEO Of Amah Declutter Services Who holds a BSc in Tourism and hospitality management From the Prestigious Ekiti State University And A Master's… Read more »
Nigeria: PPP Assets to Get Insurance Cover As From Next Year
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) will next year introduce guidelines that will require… Read more »
Nigeria: Coronation Insurance Declares N2.2bn Profit
Coronation Insurance Group has recorded has reported profit before tax, PBT of N2.2 billion for the year ended 31st December 2023, up from a loss of N1.8 billion reported in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: LP Unveils Grassroots Plan for 2027, Moves to Inaugurates State Coordinators
The Labour Party (LP) has launched a comprehensive grassroots mobilization strategy to restructure its state directorates, address organizational challenges from the 2023 general… Read more »
December 03
Nigeria: EFCC Hits Back At Sowore, Defends Seizure of 753 Luxury Homes in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected criticisms by activist Omowole Sowore over its recent record-breaking recovery of 753 duplexes and other properties… Read more »
Nigeria: More Troubles for Gov Nwifuru As Oil, Electricity Workers, Other Critical Sectors Unions Join Ebonyi Strike
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, have directed members to shut activities in Ebony State in… Read more »
Nigeria: Over Centralisation of Power Responsible for Tax Reform Controversy - Agbakoba
Former President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has attributed the ongoing controversy and opposition of the proposed Tax Reform Bills to… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Former Rep Member, Kill Police Escort in Nasarawa
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna Kigbu, was abducted yesterday evening by suspected bandits while traveling to Jos. Read more »
Nigeria: Otti Pledges to Eliminate Barriers for PWDs in Leadership
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to removing obstacles that hinder Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from actively participating in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reforms - Governors Complaining Are Lazy - Shinkafi
The Executive Director of Patriots for Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Dr. Sani Shinkafi, has criticised the state governors resisting the proposed tax reform bills,… Read more »
Nigeria: North Shouldn't Condemn Tinubu Over Tax Reform Bills - Dogara
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged northerners not to criticise President Bola Tinubu over the proposed tax reform bills. Read more »
Nigeria: How Tax Reform Bills Can End Elite Financial Recklessness - Bishop Kukah
The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed support for the controversial tax reform bills introduced by Bola Tinubu's administration,… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Biggest Stars Set to Hit Ovo Arena Wembley for Afrobeats Legends Festival
The First-Ever Afrobeats Legends Concert is Set to Bring Africa's Biggest Stars to London, UK. Read more »
Nigeria: NPA, Nigerdock Finalize $1bn Snake Island Port Agreement
NPA, Nigerdock finalize $1bn Snake Island Port agreement Read more »
Nigeria: Inflationary Pressures Hamper Business Operations in November
Sustained rise in inflation rate has stagnated business operations in Nigeria with the Purchasing Managers' Index, PMI, still below the 50.0 points readings. Read more »
Nigeria: Pius Ndubuokwu Breaks New Ground With Nigeria's First Sports Law Moot Competition
Renowned Nigerian sports lawyer Pius Ndubuokwu has taken a monumental step in redefining legal education in Nigeria with the introduction of the Pius Ndubuokwu Football Law Annual… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Amotekun Arrests Security Guard for Staging Own Kidnap, Demanding ₦50m Ransom
A security guard at a rubber plantation in Edo State, Sule Gende, has been arrested by the Ondo State security outfit, Amotekun Corps, for orchestrating his own abduction and… Read more »
Nigeria: Huriwa Warns Judiciary Against Undermining Democracy in Rivers
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned Justice Abdulmalik's Federal High Court ruling, which it described as a miscarriage of justice and judicial… Read more »
