Customs directs importers to resubmit declarations without 4% FOB charge
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has directed importers to resubmit cargo clearance documents without the suspended 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy. The NCS had two weeks ago suspended the 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy following widespread criticism of the policy. However, before the policy was suspended some importers had […]
Viral Soundwise Sessions redefine music discovery for emerging African and global artists
By Ben Njoku Soundwise Session is quietly rewriting the narrative for emerging African musicians and beyond. Created by Nigerian-born musician and digital media specialist Hakeem Oladimeji Popoola, professionally known as Soundwise, and supported by Robert Maseko at the beginning, the platform is gaining momentum as a go-to space for new voices. With live performance videos, […]
The human dimension of the conflict in the DRC, by Jideofor Adibe
The almost eternal cycle of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, is fuelling a widespread violence, mass displacement and extreme human suffering in the country and its neighbours like Burundi. With violence surging in Eastern DRC, almost unabated, displacement is soaring, crimes against humanity are being reported, and the fragile healthcare and support systems […]
Routine rush to join ruling party(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative on the rise and fall of political parties, with reference to the crisis presently afflicting both the APC and PDP, an argument that the development is a familiar story traceable to political parties that held sway during the First and Second Republics The possibility of a single party structure […]
Omo-Agege Salutes Judith Enamuotor At 74, Says She’s a Lady of Substance
The Deputy Senate President in the 9th Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described Chief Emuobonuvie Judith Enamuotor as a lady of substance that has dedicated her life to service and charting a path for women in the quest for accountable leadership. In a goodwill message on her 74th birthday, Senator Omo-Agege traced her political trajectory, […]
Wanted: Full disclosure on USAID/Boko Haram nexus
On February 13, 2025, a United States of America Congressman, Scott Perry, made an earth-shaking claim during the inauguration of the sub-committee on Delivering Government Efficiency. According to him, the embattled United States Agency for International Development, USAID, was involved in the funding of jihadist terror groups such as Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria, ISIS, […]
Lagos Assembly: Group denies report Akande, others approved Obasa’s removal
Progressives Alliance, a political group under the All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter, has faulted media reports suggesting the meeting of APC leaders on the crisis bedevilling the Lagos State House of Assembly affirmed the removal of Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as Speaker.
Fearing long processes, CBI agents moving applications from St Lucia to St Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has come under scrutiny due to alleged fraudulent operations. If reports are to be believed, agents in the industry are increasingly hesitant to associate themselves with the programme after its reputation has been called into question. A Singapore-based company, SCH Global, has spoken out on the matter, criticizing […]
Floods: Kebbi govt moves to reduce impact on 16,000 peasant farmers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Kebbi State Government has supported no fewer than 16,000 farmers through ‘Residual Moisture Crop Production’ to enable them recover from last year’s devastating floods. Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Shehu Ma’azu, who disclosed this during a tour of the cultivated farmlands purposely for the programme located in different Local Government […]
Stakeholders buy APC guber form for Edozie Madu, beg him to save Anambra
Political stakeholders from Anambra State have appealed to Hon. Edozie Madu to contest for the November 8 Anambra governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigerian Chef Jayne to feed 5,000 Nigerians with 70 meals in 24hrs; says ‘food ‘ll unite citizens’
Nigerian Chef Jayne Acha, widely known as Chef Jayne, has announced plans for a Cook-a-thon Fest aimed at preparing over 70 meals in just 24 hours to feed at least 5,000 people.
APC NWC disclaims Delta ‘Leadership Council’, as Omo-Agege, Nwaoboshi distance selves
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclaimed the setting of a “Leadership Council” for the party in Delta State. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Felix Morka, Esq, National Publicity Secretary of the party, disavowed the council. “The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party […]
Tosin Ojo named judge for Innov8 Hackathon 2025
Amborion Consulting LLC, a United States–based global innovation and consulting firm, has named Tosin Ojo, an internationally recognized analytics leader, speaker, and mentor, as a distinguished judge for Innov8 Hackathon 2025. The international competition, running from February 27 – March 15, 2025, brings together Nigerian tech professionals to develop real-world solutions through innovation, collaboration, and […]
LGs urged to explore tenement rate for revenue source
By Kingsley Adegboye Local government councils across the country have been urged to establish a proper institutional framework, with licensed estate surveyors and valuers to manage the administration of tenement rates and all property-related taxes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the process. This was the position of the Keynote Speaker, ESV Emmanuel Okas […]
EU commits to supporting Nigeria’s democracy to serve all
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The European Union,EU, has restated its commitment to supporting the consolidation of Nigeria’s democracy, ensuring that it serves everyone regardless of their social strata. The EU, through its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria ,EU-SDGN Programme, supports the strengthening of democratic institutions and groups, including the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC, National […]
Kuwait supports 200,000 students’ education in Kaduna
…marks 64th National Day, 34th Liberation Day anniversary By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The State of Kuwait has reaffirmed its commitment to education in Nigeria through a major initiative targeting over 200,000 out-of-school children in Kaduna State. Speaking at the 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day celebration in Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja, the Ambassador […]
