By Nnasom David The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) has urged the Federal Government to ensure that ongoing tax reforms strictly comply with constitutional provisions, warning that taxation must not be reduced to a mere revenue-generation exercise. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during TAS’ quarterly policy roundtable themed “Taxation, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE The Ministry of Agriculture has commended the Abatement of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, ASLCP, Project for its positive influence on farmers’ attitudes and practices, particularly abandoning bush burning practices. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, made the commendation in a keynote address delivered […]

Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has commissioned its 17th Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and community empowerment across Nigeria. The Sahara Go Recycling Initiative promotes a circular economy by diverting recyclable waste from landfills, improving resource recovery, […]

Federal Ministry of Environment has approved the partnership of its National Clean Air Programme with Oxytane Africa Investment Limited, over Oxytane’s fuel addictive technology for emissions reduction in combustion engines across the country. The partnership was disclosed to newsmen on Friday, by OXYTANE’s General Manager, Barrister Eseosa Vannesa Oviawe, PhD. She said the company welcomes […]

By Olayinka Ajayi Stakeholders at the 2026 EduStake Conference have said it requires courage, collaboration and consistency to achieve inclusive education in Africa. Speaking at the 8th EduStake Conference held in Lagos on Thursday, the Founder of Regalo Hope Foundation and convener of the Conference, Dr. Chinenye Onuorah, has said inclusive education is not a […]

BY CHINEDU NSOFOR Nigeria House Davos has honoured Tetracore Energy Group with the Indigenous Energy Excellence & Strategic Award, recognising the company’s contribution to Nigeria’s energy sector and its role in advancing indigenous leadership. Nigeria House Davos, Nigeria’s first official national pavilion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, serves as a platform […]

By Mohammed Haruna Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, a co-founder of Newswatch who died in the early hours of Wednesday January 14, aged 75, and myself were friends and professional colleagues of over 50 years. This goes back to our days of reporting and writing for the defunct New Nigerian as undergraduates, he from the University of […]

 …insists Structural issues contribute to voter apathy By Olayinka Ajayi The Political Action Committee of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Think Yoruba First ,TYF-PAC, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, to simplify the voter registration process. In an open letter to INEC, Director of the Committee, Bukola Adeniji, noted that the group conveyed feedback […]

The Chief Executive Officer of fintech company Platnova, Benjamin Oyemonlan, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Personality of the Year award at the Cool Wealth Awards 9.0, held on January 11, 2026. The prestigious recognition celebrates individuals whose leadership extends beyond commercial success to meaningful social impact, community development, and people-focused innovation. Speaking on the […]

‎Organizers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, have announced a landmark partnership with Spanish giants, Barcelona FC, ahead of the 2026 edition.  ‎‎Director General of the tournament Mr. Ono Akpe, disclosed this at a pre-event World Press Conference at the  Golden Tulip Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. ‎‎He noted […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A member of the House of Representatives, representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency of Ogun State, Hon. Nasir Gboyega Isiaka, has said the Badagry–Sokoto Super Highway has the potential to unlock long-stalled economic opportunities across Nigeria’s border communities and reposition the South-West as a strategic gateway for trade and industry. Isiaka, who […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commended the Nasarawa State Government for providing office space and registration equipment to revive and strengthen National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment across the state.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Personal Assistant to the President on Domestic Affairs (Northeast), Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who is also the Borno State Director, “City Boy Movement’, Comrade Mohammed Mahmud has called on the teaming youths and supporters to actively participate in the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise […]

This was the major content in the 2026 EnterpriseNGR macroeconomic outlook launched yesterday in Lagos.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A popular Edo businessman and On Air Personality (OAP), Imasuen Izoduwa has called for a retraction and N1b compensation from Sahara Reporter within 14 days over a publication by the medium identifying him as a political thug allegedly working for the governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo. A […]