Catholic bishops in the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have urged the Federal Government to ensure that ongoing tax reforms are implemented with fairness, transparency and accountability, warning that the poor and vulnerable must not be overburdened. In a communiqué released after their meeting in Ibadan on Tuesday, the bishops called on the government to adopt a…
Nigeria has positioned itself as a leading destination for climate and green energy investment, President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Addressing a gathering of world leaders, investors and development partners, Tinubu praised the UAE for convening the summit, describing it as a critical forum for advancing global…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has been presented with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS), a national honour recognising his government’s performance across several priority sectors. The announcement came through a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature. The award panel commended Yusuf’s administration for what it described as an…
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) says it is projecting about N85 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR) by the end of 2025, as it intensifies efforts to build a fair, transparent and technology-driven tax administration system. KADIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Jerry Adams, disclosed this on Monday at the 2025 KADIRS Tax Dialogue held…
Members of the House of Representatives, during a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed comprehensive reforms across military operations, judicial processes, recruitment systems, and community engagement to tackle the country’s escalating security challenges. Leading the debate, former Deputy Speaker Rep. Idris Wase (APC–Plateau) noted that Nigeria accounts for 52 per cent of insecurity incidents in the…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to champion the ongoing constitutional review process, describing their support as vital to the success of proposed reforms. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution, made the call on Monday at a…
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has described the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu as courageous steps aimed at securing Nigeria’s future and delivering shared prosperity. Momoh made the remarks on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on the theme, “Reforms for a Shared…
The Arewa Revival Project (ARP), in collaboration with its allied Non-Governmental Organizations across Northern Nigeria, has called on the support of the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in the wake of reports confirming an alleged impeachment plot against him by certain lawmakers. We view such clandestine moves as unpatriotic, divisive, and counterproductive to the unity and…
Nigeria is making bold strides towards economic stability and digital transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday. Addressing the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025, Shettima said the government’s policies are winning both investor confidence and international recognition. “The era of economic volatility is behind us,” Shettima declared, citing…
Nigeria’s leading banker and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr Atedo Peterside, has said that most Nigerians no longer trust the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the growing disillusionment could push citizens towards self-help in future elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the President of the ANAP Foundation criticised the electoral body’s…
