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Former national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has called for unity and selflessness among members of the opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lukman said the effort to build a credible alternative to the ruling APC must begin with discipline, cooperation, and a […]
South Korea has begun removing speakers used to blast democratic propaganda and K-pop music across the border.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly condemned the flagrant violations of regulatory provisions by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operators. In response to ongoing non-compliance and persistent quality of service failures, the Commission has drafted stiffer, non-monetary sanctions to hold erring operators accountable. NCC’s executive vice chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, issued the warning amid […]
Stakeholders have urged the federal government to take proactive steps to address the binding constraints affecting the production of local and textile mill industries, while reiterating the need to improve their competitiveness and enhance their contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP). Analysts expressed concern that government initiatives aimed at reviving the textile sector through […]
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework to eliminate trade bottlenecks, facilitate economic development, and create new opportunities across both countries. According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Customs on Sunday, the agreement was reached at a meeting held at the Ministère de l’Économie […]
A former president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and president of the International Centre for Tax Research and Development, Morenike Tejuade Babington-Ashaye, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s tax policy to address poverty, inequality, and weak governance structures directly. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Tax Debate of the University […]
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has raised serious concerns about ongoing challenges in the country’s electricity distribution sector, emphasising that power loss levels remain above regulatory limits. This is as the minister said that Nigerians will experience uninterrupted electricity supply before President Bola Tinubu tenure ends. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kwaru 1X15 […]
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, denied awarding a multibillion-naira contract for the Baro inland port project, saying the current administration had not initiated any new agreements related to Baro Port. The special adviser to the minister on Media and Communications, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said on Sunday that the multi-billion naira Baro […]
Members of the Ekiti State Caucus in the House of Representatives have commended Cavista Holdings for its significant contributions to agriculture and tourism in the state. The federal lawmakers made the commendation during a recent visit to two of the company’s flagship investments — Agbeyewa Farms and the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center. […]
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), has intensified afforestation efforts in frontline states as part of its 10th anniversary in reversing desertification and restoring degraded lands in the North. Director general of the NAGGW, Saleh Abubakar, made this known on Sunday at Maimalari community in Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe while […]