Nigeria, 7 others risk 12.5% US tariff over forced labour claims
Nigeria and seven other African countries risk losing wider access to the American market as the United States moves to slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on their exports over alleged failure to curb forced labour in supply chains.
From Naira Redesign to DEON: The Cost of Regulating Without Assessing
Nigerians do not need to look far for precedent. The Naira redesign policy of late 2022 and early 2023 followed the same trajectory, but with far greater severity.
Voter Data Leak: Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and leakage of classified voter information from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), leading to the arrest of an INEC official and the interrogation of a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Process import documents before cargo arrival to avoid Port delays — NSW
By Efe Onodjae The Nigeria Single Window (NSW) has advised importers and their clearing agents to process all regulatory documents before their cargo arrives at Nigerian ports, stressing that pre-arrival processing remains one of the most effective ways to achieve faster cargo clearance and reduce congestion. Speaking on behalf of the NSW technical team, the […]
Owo church attack: Court sentences 4 terrorists to death by hanging
THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.
Gov Ododo commissions Violent Crime Response Unit, reaffirms commitment to security in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property with the commissioning of a fully equipped Police Force Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in Lokoja.
You’re the rigger, not Atiku, ADC RO fires back at Babachir
The chairman of African Democratic Congress ADC electoral committee for Adamawa State, Dr Nicholas Msheliza, has turned the tables on former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Babachir Lawal, accusing him of personally directing the rigging of last month’s presidential primary of the party in his home state.
Kwara church abduction: Five worshippers killed, one escapes captivity
Terrorists have killed five out of the eight worshippers abducted at ECWA Church Omugo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, says one escaped abductees.
Yoruba Imams urge swift action against criminal networks
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has called on security agencies across Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect lives and property, demanding urgent action to curb rising insecurity across the country.
Naira now N1,398 /$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,398 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,385 per dollar on Tuesday.
Senate to FG, security agencies: Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school children
The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.
