The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Nigerian government to deliberately target global investors and supply chain relocations to reduce import dependence, deepen manufacturing, and create jobs. The former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy made the call on Wednesday at Nigeria House on the …
Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), has called for the suspension of any version of the Tax Reform Act currently in circulation. She made the call in a public memorandum she addressed to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly. Titled 'Credibility Crisis in the Nigerian Tax Reform …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway be rerouted to pass through Ogoni land. The move aims to improve road access and boost economic activity in the region. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, announced the directive during a visit by a federal delegation to Rivers State. The delegation was led …
Nigerians have demanded a full probe into allegations of graft levelled against the immediate past Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMPRA), Engr Farouk Ahmed, and prosecution if found guilty. They stated that the sudden resignation of Ahmed from his position should not hinder the investigation process. Ahmed, who was …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to fear about the new tax regime set to begin next year, promising significant benefits for low-income earners, small businesses, and essential sectors. Speaking at the 8th Annual Senator Abiola Ajimobi Roundtable and the 76th posthumous birthday lecture of the late Oyo State governor at the University …
Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said the newly unveiled digital platform for Gas Trading Licence, and the Clearing House & Settlement Authorisation will enhance transparency of Nigeria’s gas market and offer a framework that aligns with global best practices. Ekperikpo stated this during the official unveiling of the GTL platform on Thursday, …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) that Nigeria risks an unprecedented crisis if its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, continues to suffer deteriorating health without proper medical attention. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Tuesday, described Kanu as “priceless”, stressing that any …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He described the initiative as a vital part of his administration’s plan to protect vulnerable citizens and uphold dignity in retirement. The President gave the order after receiving a detailed …
