Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry
By Yinka Kolawole The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has renewed its call for stronger government measures to protect the country’s textile industry from excessive imports, smuggling and unfair foreign competition. Speaking on a programme on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Director-General of NTMA, Dr. Hamma Ali Kwajaffa, said the association has consistently advocated decisive […]
Doftwerks secures dual NRS accreditation for E-Invoicing
By Babajide Komolafe Doftwerks West Africa Limited, the technology subsidiary of Stransact Chartered Accountants, has secured dual accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, as both a Systems Integrator, SI, and Access Point Provider, APP, under the Federal Government’s mandatory e-invoicing programme, positioning the firm among a select group of operators in the country’s emerging […]
Bayelsa spends N26.1bn for salaries in April, May
Bayelsa spent a total of N26.1b for salaries related components for the months of April and May just as it has also received FAAC inflow of N76.1b
Egbin Power deepens youth development as first tech cohort graduates
Egbin Power Plc has graduated the first cohort of its Tech Empowerment Programme, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to equipping young people in its host communities with in-demand digital skills. At the graduation ceremony, held at the Bright Gyimah Innovation Centre at Powerfields Schools, Egbin Power, Ikorodu, Lagos, 24 graduands were honoured for […]
Tinubu’s support is helping us to do more for our people — Gov Mbah
When we were campaigning for office, we set out a blueprint for what Enugu could become under our watch. And that blueprint was predicated on three factors
African trade union pushes for compensation over slavery, colonial rule
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has thrown its weight behind a newly adopted global framework for reparatory justice, calling for compensation and other corrective measures to address the enduring consequences of slavery, colonialism and apartheid. In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, ITUC-Africa […]
Why North should be happy with Tinubu
It is worrisome how some northerners are painting an anti-north image of President Bola Tinubu. I wonder if there are things I know that these critics don’t
Transport unions join Lagos war on waste
By Elizabeth Osayande The Lagos State Government has launched a Special Task Force to tackle indiscriminate waste dumping across the metropolis. Roads, bus stops, garages, and lay-bys have become hotspots for illegal dumping, and the state is done looking the other way. This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources on […]
Cartoon: ‘Do you now have enough bullets and vests?’
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The attack on Niamey Airport
By GEORGE KIMMITT On June 18, 2026, the airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again became the target of a terrorist attack. Gunfire began around 6 a.m. and lasted for several hours. Considering that this is the second attack on the capital’s airport this year, which, fortunately, was successfully repelled by the Nigerien armed forces, […]
