President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Corporate Headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, marking a defining moment in the Federal Government’s push to overhaul the country’s revenue generation system. The high-profile ceremony brought together top political leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Speaker of the House …
As FG slashes duties on food, vehicles, and machinery, experts warn of looming threats to local industries, jobs, and fiscal stability Nigeria’s 2026 fiscal policy is not just a routine economic adjustment; it is a sweeping recalibration of the country’s trade philosophy, one that could either unlock growth or deepen structural vulnerabilities. With a …
FIFA has rejected Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical challenges despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the matches will proceed in the United States as originally scheduled, reinforcing FIFA’s position on maintaining the tournament structure. FIFA President …
Strengthening local systems, training food handlers, and investing in infrastructure are seen as key to tackling $3.6bn annual losses Nigeria can significantly reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and save thousands of lives each year by strengthening local food systems, empowering grassroots actors, and improving coordination across all levels of governance, a food safety …
Nigeria has lost more than 400 unarmed civilians to a series of accidental military airstrikes between 2017 and 2026, reigniting concerns over operational intelligence, accountability, and civilian protection in the country’s counterinsurgency efforts. Despite repeated denials by the Nigerian military in some instances, maintaining that operations were targeted at terrorists and bandits, multiple reports indicate …
In its continued fight against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man, a 69-year-old medical doctor, and several other suspects linked to cocaine and cannabis trafficking networks across the country. In a statement on Sunday, the NDELA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the arrests …
The Federal Government has intensified pressure on key industry players to accelerate Nigeria’s drive toward sugar self-sufficiency, setting a 600,000 metric tonnes production benchmark for the Dangote Sugar Refinery by 2030 as part of efforts to bridge the country’s widening supply gap. The directive was issued during an inspection visit to the Dangote Sugar complex …
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on Saturday led a high-level federal delegation to Kano State for the wedding fātiha ceremonies of the sons of the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata. According to a press statement signed by Badamasi Haiba, Director, Press and Public Relations …
A Turkish drilling ship has docked at the port of Mogadishu ahead of Somalia’s first offshore oil exploration project, marking a major milestone in energy cooperation between Turkey and Somalia. The vessel, named Cagri Bey, arrived in Somali waters on Thursday and berthed at the capital’s port on Friday, according to officials from both countries. …
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone C, Owerri, has intercepted a truckload of illicit drugs valued at over N1 billion along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City, Edo State. The seized items include 1,025,000 tablets of Tramadol and 10,000 bottles of Barcadin Codeine Syrup (100ml each), marking a significant breakthrough in the …
