Seplat Energy Plc says its subsidiaries, Seplat West Limited and Seplat East Onshore Limited, have successfully converted their operated onshore assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax regime to the fiscal framework under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The independent energy company, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, announced this …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised concerns over controversies surrounding the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, warning that the development casts doubt on the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process. In a statement signed by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association said the circumstances trailing the passage of the laws strike …
In a swift move considered as a measure to avoid a conflict of interest, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, has withdrawn his acceptance of a board seat at Seplat Energy Plc. Pinnacle Daily had reported that President Bola Tinubu, last …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by FIRS …
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended, just weeks after a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The livestream, held on December 17, 2025, drew massive global attention. It propelled Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, gaining over 405,000 followers and making him the continent’s …
Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of the blockbuster video game franchise Call of Duty, has died in a car accident at the age of 55, Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. According to NBC4, Zampella was driving his Ferrari on a scenic road north of Los Angeles on Sunday when the vehicle veered off the roadway, …
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Edeko, has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Edeko represents Esan North-East II constituency in the state legislature. She served as Deputy Speaker during the closing phase of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration and …
Popular Nigerian actress Anita Joseph has confirmed the end of her marriage to MC Fish. She shared the announcement on Monday evening via her Instagram page. Reflecting on her journey, Anita described the experience as a lesson in pain and healing. She wrote, “Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over. READ ALSO:Davido Opens …
The Federal Government expects to generate about ₦150 billion annually from its proposed End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) policy once it becomes operational. Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja. He said the projected revenue would come from vehicle parts recycling and the …
Social media personality Speed Darlington has disclosed that he has never experienced true love, despite currently maintaining relationships with multiple women. In an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, Darlington said he is talking to six different women at the same time. He explained that a previous marriage plan collapsed after he admitted his desire …
