Nigeria: Nigeria's Business Competitiveness and the New Tax Regime

For decades, Nigeria's tax system has been characterised by a compendium of fragmented laws, inconsistent enforcement, and administrative overlaps across federal, state, and local… Read more »

Nigeria: Rio Ngumoha - Nigerian-Born Forward Becomes Liverpool's Youngest-Ever Goalscorer

Monday night belonged to Rio Chima Ngumoha, a 16-year-old Nigerian-born sensation, who announced himself to the world with a historic last-gasp winner. Read more »

Nigeria: Premiumtrust Bank Meets N200bn Capital Requirement for National Commercial Banks

This new milestone by PremiumTrust Bank reinforces its leadership as Nigeria's fastest-growing bank Read more »

Nigeria: Manufacturers Urge Customs to Suspend 4 Percent Levy Until December

Proposed pause to year-end would align with the slated January 2026 start of new tax laws and allow time to design business-friendly guidelines. Read more »

Nigeria: OOPL Raid - Court Convicts Five Additional Suspects, Conviction Tally Reaches 22

So far, the EFCC has arraigned 24 suspects arrested during the 10 August raid on the OOPL in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read more »

South Africa: 'Our Salvation in Our Hands,' Julius Malema Opposes Africa's Dependence On Foreign Loans

Mr Malema, president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a major opposition political party in South Africa, spoke on Sunday evening during his opening remarks at the Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: NPA Boosts Eastern Ports' Operations to Drive Economic Diversification

The renewed push aligns with the "Nigeria First" policy, which prioritises infrastructure modernisation, operational efficiency, and indigenous participation in the maritime… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Fly My Sister Abroad for Treatment' - Phyna to Dangote Group

The reality star's sister, Ruth Otabor, was involved in an accident with the company's cement truck in Auchi, Edo State and had her leg amputated. Read more »

Nigeria: Oborevwori Urges Federal Govt to Revive Four Seaports in Delta

"Delta state is strategically blessed with four seaports. If these ports are revived, they will create massive employment, stimulate trade, and strengthen the economy of Delta and… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Governor, Army Chief Unite Against Bandits

The acting governor pledged stronger partnership with the military as 76 kidnap victims were rescued recently Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Speaks On Viral Video of Officers' Clash With Tricycle Rider

The corps said the clash between its operatives and a tricycle rider happened in 2020, and the matter has been addressed legally and administratively. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Brazil Sign Air Service Deal for Direct Flights

The event was witnessed by President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South

The party said the decision was taken after extensive deliberations by members of the convention zoning committee of the party to strengthen internal cohesion and ensure equity. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Governor Visits Troubled Communities, Pledges Relief for Attack Victims

Governor AbdulRazaq attributed the disturbances to pressure on criminal groups in other regions, which pushed them into Kwara's rural communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Governor Promises to Complete Abeokuta-Papalanto Road Rehabilitation

The Ogun governor said work was progressing steadily on the remaining sections of the road, including Papalanto, Ifo, and Sango. Read more »

Nigeria: With the Present Moratorium, It Is Time to Reinvent Nigerian Varsities

If there is a desire to reinvent or re-imagine the system now, it has to be meticulously done to achieve the desired result. Read more »

Nigeria: 27-Year-Old Woman Dies After Car Falls Into Lagos Lagoon

"It was her father who eventually negotiated with local divers. They demanded N400,000 before diving in. Only after the payment did they retrieve her body." Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Lost At Home to Bayelsa United - Shooting Stars Coach Aweroro

It was a game that pitted two tacticians with contrasting philosophies against each other Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Condemns RMAFC's Proposed Increase in Political Office Holders' Salaries

"This exercise is coming at a time of promotion and salary freeze in most public subsectors and the continued imposition and operation of N70,000 minimum wage." Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation and Trust in the Naira, By Uddin Ifeanyi

About a week ago, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the inflation figures for last month. According to our official bean counters, "In July 2025, the headline… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano CSOs Demand Accountability As Senior Officials Face Multibillion-Naira Corruption Probes.

The coalition of CSOs described the cases as part of a "disturbing pattern of systemic abuse of public office," warning that unchecked corruption threatens democracy, discourages… Read more »

Nigeria: How Stigma, Cultural Taboos Deepen Nigeria's Menstrual Health Crisis - Expert

We've had reports of girls who use dry leaves, cow dung and their socks in place of sanitary pads Read more »

Nigeria: Controversial South African Opposition Figure, Julius Malema, Visits Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

Julius Malema, an outspoken opposition leader in South-Africa known for his radical political views, has drawin controversy and criticism with his public statements alluding to… Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Regrets, Only Memories' - Okpala Reflects On Playing for Nigeria, Losing Peter Rufai

"In the media, they can give Jota about five minutes, but Rufai's story was given just 30 seconds in many of our own stations." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Should Stay Neutral - and Engaged - With Israel

From independence, Abuja anchored external relations on non-alignment and African priority. Read more »