RIRS boss seeks domestication of new tax laws in Rivers, disengages tax agents
Egbunefu spoke while appearing on a radio programme in Port Harcourt, for sensitisation on taxation, where he addressed public concerns and clarified some misconceptions surrounding tax administration in the state.
Drama in court as EFCC lawyer ‘lectures’ judge on how to deliver judgment
Drama unfolded on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama judicial division, during proceedings in the trial of Yahaya Adoza Bello. Justice Maryann E. Anenih had earlier delivered judgment in a civil matter before calling the criminal case between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Bello. Kemi Pinheiro, Senior Advocate of […]
Nigeria’s non-oil exports to EU lag at 10% despite $21.87bn trade— NEPC
By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian Export promotion Council (NEPC) has urged agro-exporters to tap the European Union’s over 400 million-strong consumer market, warning that non-oil exports account for only 10 percent of total trade with the bloc despite a $21.87 billion trade volume in 2024. Executive Director and CEO of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made the […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 10, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable yet cautious position against the US Dollar in the early trading hours of Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Middle East crisis, FPI exit, weaken Naira to N1,425/$
•CBN intervenes to curb impact of exiting FPIs By Babajide Komolafe & Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,425 per dollar in the official market, the lowest in two months, following rising dollar demand triggered by ongoing war in the Middle East. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate […]
Election gimmicks, unpaid athletes, unanswered questions
Someone in the National Sports Commission has built a reputation as a reformer with glowing press releases about the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sports Economy. But behind the polished image lies a trail of unanswered questions, unpaid athletes, and what his own boss now calls ‘election gimmicks with ulterior motives.’Dikko Breaks Silence on Arise […]
Delta: Hoteliers, residents lament ‘Band A exorbitant billing’, poor supply’
Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie local government area of Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to investigate and probe the Band A metering system by the BEDC Electricity PLC in Uvwie area of the state.
We’ll defeat terrorists, strengthen economy, Tinubu assures Nigerians
He acknowledged the critical roles of religious and traditional leaders in promoting peace, stability and moral guidance within their communities.
Mideast Crisis: Syria accuses Hezbollah of firing shells into its territory
The army accused Hezbollah of targeting Syrian army positions, telling the news agency it observed Hezbollah reinforcements at the Syrian-Lebanese border.
Trump vows Iran war will ‘end very soon’
Trump’s remarks came on the first day in power for the 56-year-old son of slain leader Ali Khamenei, with Iranian forces launching a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Israel.
CJN praises FCCPC, NJI for judges’ competition, consumer protection law training
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has commended the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for organising a strategic judicial training programme aimed at strengthening judges’ capacity to adjudicate competition and consumer protection cases. Speaking at the opening of the three-day […]
