Ezekwesili Demands Immediate Reinstatement Of Senator Natasha

Former Minister of Education and Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has urged the Nigerian Senate to reverse its suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central and reinstate her without delay. In a strongly

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September 12, 2025

Economy·Headlines

EFCC Grills Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari Over $7.2bn Refinery Project

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over allegations of financial misconduct linked to a $7.2 billion refinery turnaround maintenance project. Sources within the agency

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Foreign News·Headlines

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead at US University Event

American conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, has been shot dead. He was killed during a campus event in Utah, United States. The 31-year-old was addressing students at Utah Valley University on Tuesday when gunfire erupted. Witnesses said

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Tinubu Media Force Dismisses Melaye’s Criticism Of Borrowing As Political Theatre

The Tinubu Media Force has dismissed recent remarks by Dino Melaye on Nigeria’s borrowing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his comments as unserious, politically motivated, and lacking sound economic reasoning. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Abiola Oluwagbenga, the

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update

Mbah Urges Nigerians To Harness Culture As Economic Powerhouse

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has challenged Nigerians to transform the nation’s rich cultural heritage into an engine of economic growth capable of creating millions of jobs and driving sustainable development. Speaking at the opening of a three-day Culture and

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September 11, 2025

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NNPC Urges Global Investors To Harness Nigeria’s Energy Potential

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has renewed its call to international investors to explore the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, made the appeal during an interview with NBC’s Hala Gorani at

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update

Subsidy Savings Too Small To Drive Nigeria’s Transformation- Oyedele

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria’s financial resources are insufficient to transform an economy of over 200 million people. Speaking at a one-day capacity-building workshop on the Nigeria Tax Act (2025)

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update·News

Southern Group Calls On North To Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

A southern political pressure group, South for Tinubu (S4T), has urged Northern Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State, the group’s convener, Comrade David Obialor Nnamdi Jnr, stressed

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws In Official Gazette

The Federal Government has released Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, the President’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties.

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September 11, 2025

News Update

ADC Hails Rhodes-Vivour As Voice Of The People

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State has hailed Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, as a steadfast defender of the people’s mandate. The commendation was made by the State Chairman of ADC, Mr. George Ashiru, in Lagos

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

Economy

National Grid Suffers Fresh Collapse, AEDC Confirms

The national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Wednesday, plunging parts of the country into blackout. In a notice issued on September 10, 2025, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) confirmed the incident via its official X handle. According to AEDC, the

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

News Update·Economy·News

FG Unveils Funding Priority Plan For NNPCL-Funded Road Projects

The Federal Ministry of Works has rolled out a funding prioritisation framework to safeguard the completion of strategic road projects earlier financed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Minister

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

News Update

CBN Sets $1bn Diaspora Reserve Goal For 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to grow the country’s diaspora reserves to $1 billion by 2026. CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this target on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

Economy

FIRS, EFCC Strengthen Alliance To Tackle Tax Evasion

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have deepened their collaboration to enforce tax compliance and protect national revenue. FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, led a team to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

Economy

KBL Insurance Backs NIIRA 2025, Reaffirms Commitment To Compulsory Insurance Growth

KBL Insurance Limited has reiterated its commitment to expanding compulsory insurance coverage in Nigeria, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The landmark law, regarded as a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

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Ezekwesili Demands Immediate Reinstatement Of Senator Natasha

EFCC Grills Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari Over $7.2bn Refinery Project

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead at US University Event

Tinubu Media Force Dismisses Melaye’s Criticism Of Borrowing As Political Theatre

Mbah Urges Nigerians To Harness Culture As Economic Powerhouse

NNPC Urges Global Investors To Harness Nigeria’s Energy Potential

Subsidy Savings Too Small To Drive Nigeria’s Transformation- Oyedele

Southern Group Calls On North To Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws In Official Gazette

ADC Hails Rhodes-Vivour As Voice Of The People

National Grid Suffers Fresh Collapse, AEDC Confirms

FG Unveils Funding Priority Plan For NNPCL-Funded Road Projects

CBN Sets $1bn Diaspora Reserve Goal For 2026

FIRS, EFCC Strengthen Alliance To Tackle Tax Evasion

KBL Insurance Backs NIIRA 2025, Reaffirms Commitment To Compulsory Insurance Growth

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