FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory For All Nigerians From 2026
No bank account or business can run without Tax ID from January 2026 New law links Tax ID to NIN and CAC numbers for easier compliance Defaulters risk sanctions and…
FG Plans School Feeding for 50 Million Pupils by 2026
FG targets expansion of school feeding programme to cover 50 million primary pupils. Initiative to include out-of-school children, with meals priced at ₦500–₦1,000 daily. Programme to rely on small-holder farmers…
NCAA Clears Air Peace Co-Pilot Despite NSIB Findings
NCAA investigation finds no culpability against co-pilot after Port Harcourt runway excursion. NSIB preliminary report noted late touchdown and substance indicators in crew, but co-pilot advised go-around. Regulatory and airline…
Importers Accuse Dangote Refinery of Selling Petrol Cheaper Abroad than in Nigeria
Some fuel importers in the country have alleged that the Dangote refinery sells a litre of petrol to international traders at N65 cheaper. Price cuts by refinery seen as anti-competitive,…
FG Unveils Digital Inventory Model to End Drug Shortages in Hospitals
FG introduces nationwide digital inventory. Hospitals push concerns on urgent procurement delays. Model targets universal health coverage and affordability. The Federal Government digital inventory model for essential medicines has been…
NUPENG Accuses Dangote Refinery of Undermining Tanker Drivers’ Union
NUPENG alleges Dangote refinery fosters division among tanker drivers Claims “Greek gift” of free petroleum delivery used to stifle competition Dispute follows temporary shutdown of depots over unionisation rights The…
Bitcoin Hits $115K Amid Growing Derivatives Market Activity
Bitcoin trades above $115,000, marking a two-week high Investor interest in derivatives drives the surge despite weak spot demand U.S. inflation data and Fed policy expectations contribute to crypto…
Naira Weakens Further, Hits N1,538/$ in Parallel Market
Naira slips by N3 in parallel market, trading weaker at N1,538/$ Official rate at Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market drops slightly to N1,503.5/$ Weekly performance shows gain at official window but…
Unpaid Arrears: Resident doctors Strike Shuts Hospitals Nationwide as Doctors
Resident doctors begin five-day warning strike after ultimatum to FG lapses Doctors demand release of medical residency training fund and hazard pay Action paralyses hospitals, leaving patients stranded nationwide The…
Dangote Refinery Fixes Petrol at N841 as Direct PMS Supply Begins in 11 States Sep15
Direct supply to 11 states set to start with pump prices of N841 and N851 per litre Gantry loading price pegged at N820 with free delivery for registered stations Move…