Access to energy is fundamental right – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says electricity is the oxygen of economic growth and access to it is a fundamental right and not a privilege. Shettima stated this while addressing the 146th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa on Thursday in Abuja. The vice president statutorily presides over NEC meeting with the 36 […]
We’ll scrutinise Tax Reform Bills, be on Nigerians’ side – NASS
The bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, which is expected to provide the fiscal framework for taxation in the country, and the Tax Administration Bill, which will provide a clear and concise legal framework for all taxes in the country and reduce disputes.
Allegations of fund diversion against Okowa politically orchestrated – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu has weighed in on allegations of funds diversion against former Governor of the State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, describing it as politically orchestrated to smear his reputation. Aniagwu who was Chief Press Secretary and Commissioner for Information under Okowa administration, challenged the accusers to […]
Updated: Overhead takes N432.6bn, as Sanwo-Olu presents N3trn 2025 budget
“It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms”
Bitcoin hits $98,000 as stock markets diverge
Bitcoin reached a record high above $90,000 Wednesday as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens.
Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland over terrorism activities
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses.
Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million in New York
The debut of the edible creation entitled “Comedian” at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach in 2019 sparked controversy and raised questions about whether it should be considered art.
Military neutralizes 115 terrorists, arrests 289, rescues 138 kidnap victims in one week
By Kingsley Omonobi In a decisive effort against insecurity, Nigerian troops neutralized 115 terrorists, arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims in the past week. Additionally, they thwarted oil theft worth ₦921.84 million and dismantled extensive illegal refining operations. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed these accomplishments during a Thursday […]
Umahi transfers supervision of FERMA, OSGoF to minister of State, Goronyo
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has officially handed over the supervision of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) to the Minister of State, Muhammad Bello Goronyo.
Reps to criminalise dichotomy between HND, BSc certificates – Speaker Abbas
The House of Representatives is currently working on a bill to criminalise dichotomy and discrimination between holders of Higher National Diploma from Polytechnics and Bachelor’s Degree from universities, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, has said.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, others
The arrest warrants had been classified as “secret”, to protect witnesses and to safeguard the conduct of the investigations, the court said.
