President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted a Bill to the Senate seeking the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to establish a state police system. The president’s move marks a significant step toward decentralizing the policing system in Nigeria to effectively tackle emerging security threats across the country. This was confirmed …
Nigeria's latest Company Income Tax (CIT) figures have exposed a growing imbalance in the economy, with foreign-linked entities contributing significantly more tax revenue than domestic businesses. This worry comes at a time when key productive sectors are showing signs of distress. Data released recently by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that total CIT …
Argentina forward Julian Álvarez has confirmed he wants to leave Atlético Madrid, signalling a major transfer battle ahead of the next window. The striker made the revelation in an interview with ESPN following Argentina’s 2–0 victory over Austria at the ongoing World Cup, where his national team continues its strong run. Álvarez was direct about …
The United States government has named a Nigerian national and several businesses among individuals and entities allegedly linked to the financial networks of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as part of efforts to disrupt global terrorism financing. The sanctions, announced on Monday, affect three individuals and six businesses accused of facilitating the …
Seventy young Nigerian professionals have successfully graduated from the NLNG Train 7 Project Human Capacity Development (HCD) Basic Training Programme. The milestone marks the completion of an intensive, one-year training regimen designed to build an industry-ready workforce capable of steering Nigeria's position in the shifting global energy landscape. The graduates, who formed the second batch …
The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Capital Market Authority of Rwanda to deepen cooperation and support the development of capital markets in both countries. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Monday and provides a framework for collaboration on investor education, capital market development, information sharing, …
Average daily supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, rose to 5,040 metric tons per day (mt/d) in June 2026 even as retail prices remain high above ₦2,000 per kilogramme. According to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), this reflects an 18.3 percent …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to obtain its approval before any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent or more of their ownership structure. The agency gave the directive in a joint statement issued on Sunday by the commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It said the new requirement …
First visa fee review in nearly five decades sparks concerns over affordability as Japan moves to fund immigration reforms, tighten compliance and manage a growing foreign population. Nigerians seeking to study, work, conduct business or visit Japan will soon face significantly higher travel costs following Tokyo’s decision to increase visa fees by as much …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday publicly destroyed 25,807.192 kilograms of illicit drugs in Imo State, marking the first time such an exercise has been conducted in Owerri. The destroyed narcotics included 2,319 litres of codeine-based cough syrup and 24,945.302 kilograms of cannabis sativa. Other substances destroyed were 29.65 kilograms of methamphetamine, …
