FG Directs Banks and Fintechs to Begin N50 Deduction on Transfers from Today
A new electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) takes effect today, December 1, as the Federal Government orders all banks and financial service providers, including Moniepoint, OPay, and others, to begin…
Tinubu heads to South Africa from France for strategic talks with Ramaphosa
President Bola Tinubu will depart France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside South African President Cyril…
Atiku, Obi Dismiss 2027 Presidential Election Talks After Meeting
In a clear departure from speculation surrounding their recent meeting, 2023 presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) have…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Hosts Historic Induction of Anatomy Graduands
The atmosphere at Nnamdi Azikiwe University was filled with joy and nostalgia as the inaugural Induction and Valedictory Ceremony of the BSc Anatomy graduands, affectionately known as "The Meisters 2024,"…
NLC Rejects State Chapters’ Excuses, Insist on Nationwide Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made it clear that it will proceed with its planned nationwide strike, despite objections from certain state chapters. The union is demanding the immediate…
Yuletide Travel: Soaring Airfares and Insecurity Put Brakes on Nigerians’ Holiday Plans
As the festive season approaches, many Nigerians are abandoning their traditional Christmas travels due to a combination of sky-high airfares and the increasing insecurity along the nation’s roads. With road…
How I Pleaded With Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo – Yakubu Gowon Reveals
Gen. Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State, has revealed that he pleaded with the late Gen. Sani Abacha to spare former President Olusegun Obasanjo from execution over the alleged…
Taraba Gov Spends N2.6bn On Office Furniture, Zero Funds On Health Centres, Others In Nine Months – Report
A new review of the Taraba State budget performance documents has revealed that Governor Kefas Agbu spent a whopping N2.6 billion on office furniture and fittings between January and September…
Lagos to Complete Africa’s Largest Food Hub, Psychiatric Hospital by 2025
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the imminent completion of two landmark projects in the Epe area, which will position Lagos as a major player in Africa’s healthcare and…
Port-Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations, Only CDU Running; No PMS Production – Report
The Port Harcourt Refinery, operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has temporarily shut down operations, with only its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) currently running, according to top…