12 States Enact Tax Harmonisation Law, Says Minister Designate
The Minister of State for Finance Designate, Dr Taiwo Oyedele has on Wednesday in Abuja, disclosed that not fewer than 12 states of the Federation have enacted the Tax Harmonisation Law. Oyedele, who was appointed on Tuesday as Minister of State for Finance, spoke during the graduation ceremony of 5,900 young entrepreneurs trained by MTN…
Tinubu Suspends Cashless Payment At Federal Airports
President Bola Tinubu has directed the suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at airports over traffic gridlock experienced by travellers across the country. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, at the State House,…
Tinubu Celebrates Obasanjo’s Towering Influence At 89
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday. Tinubu rejoiced with the elder statesman, describing his influence in Nigeria, Africa and globally as significant. The President’s message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu noted Obasanjo’s courage…
CBN Diversifies Reserves With $3.5bn Locally Sourced LBMA Gold
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken delivery of responsibly sourced gold refined to London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standards into its foreign reserves. A statement by the apex bank on Wednesday said that this brings the CBN’s total gold holdings to 3.5 billion dollars, marking a significant step in its reserve…
Tinubu Sends 5-member Delegation To Jesse Jackson’s Burial
President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation to attend the burial of American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84 in Chicago. The Secretary to the Government of…
Alleged Copyright Infringement: Court Remands Founder Of “Netnaija” Media
The Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday, remanded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Netnaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike in Kuje corrections facility for alleged copyright infringement. Justice Suleiman Liman fixed the date after the counsel to the defendant, Nnemeka Ejiofor notified the court that he filed a bail application. Ejiofor told the court that…
Victim Laments Delay In Prosecuting Two Abuja Lawyers Over Alleged Unlawful Eviction
The complainant in a criminal case involving two Abuja-based lawyers on Tuesday decried prolonged delays in their arraignment, lamenting that the matter has dragged on for nearly two years while she continues to suffer the consequences of the alleged wrongdoing. Ms. Asabe Waziri, an Abuja resident, is the complainant in a nine-count charge bordering on…
Obasa Hails APC Congress In Lagos
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated newly elected executives of the All Progressives Congress, Lagos chapter, after the party’s 2026 State Congress. The News Agency of Nigeria (APC) reports that the congress was held on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Lagos Island. The exercise produced a…
APC Registers 400,000 Members In Gombe – Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Tuesday said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has registered 400, 000 membership strength in the state. Yahaya disclosed this while speaking during the party’s state congress held at the Pantami Stadium Gombe. He said: “Following the commencement of the e-registration of membership and revalidation, the state has…
Elections: Wike Begins Thank-you Tour Of FCT Area Councils
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commenced a thank-you visit to the six area councils following the Feb. 21 area council elections. The tour began on Tuesday in Bwari Area Council, where Wike said the visit was to appreciate residents for supporting candidates aligned with President Bola Tinubu during the election….
