New Tax Laws to Take Effect January 1, 2026 — Tinubu
By Staff Reporter The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the new tax laws recently enacted will commence fully on January 1, 2026, as originally scheduled, despite ongoing public debate surrounding some of their provisions. In a State House press statement issued on Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the tax reforms, including those that took […]
Socialist Labour Backs NUPENG Strike, Accuses Dangote Group of Exploiting Workers
By Ehis Agbon LAGOS – Socialist Labour has thrown its weight behind the strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against the Dangote Group of Companies, calling on Nigerians to support what it described as a fight against “wage slavery” and exploitation of workers. In a strongly […]
Nigeria Loses 20% of $150 bn Illicit Financial Flows in Africa, Says Rev.Ugolor
The Executive Director of the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev David Ugolor, has said the African Union estimates that the continent loses about $150 billion annually, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 20 percent of that loss. He asserted this during the inception meeting of the project titled “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows […]
Oyetola Inaugurates NPA Governing Board, Urges Reform-Oriented Leadership
Peter Jatau, Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Monday officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), urging its members to prioritize reform-driven governance and align with the Federal Government’s vision of economic revitalization through the […]
Culture Minister, Stakeholders Strategize on Advancing Creative Economy Under Renewed Hope Agenda
Peter Jatau, Abuja – June 18, 2025 In a renewed push to harness the potential of Nigeria’s creative and cultural sectors, the Honourable Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, held a high-level meeting today with key stakeholders to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at driving sustainable growth within the industry. The meeting, which took […]
Kaduna Leads Nigeria’s Infrastructure Transparency Drive with World-Class Open Contracting Portal.
By Ehis Agbon Kaduna State has taken a major leap in its journey toward transparency and accountability with the validation of a new digital platform that promises to revolutionize the monitoring of public infrastructure projects. At a high-level workshop held recently in Kaduna, stakeholders from government agencies, civil society, the private sector, and the media […]
Uba Sani’s Aide Disburses Millions in Youth Empowerment Drive
In a bold step towards youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, Hon. Kabiru Yakubu Jarimi, Special Adviser to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Local Government Affairs, has distributed millions of naira to young people in Kaduna South Local Government Area. The initiative was unveiled during a special Sallah dinner hosted by Hon. Jarimi for over […]
Nigerian beggars in Ghana
By Lasisi Olagunju If you think there are too many beggars on your street, please take heart and brace up. A trending video is showing a massive throng of Nigerian children and women being deported from Ghana where they were found doing street begging. They are said to be part of thousands of West Africans […]
Diaspora Banking Revolution: 7 Barriers Fall as CBN Launches NRBVN
The CBN just removed these 7 banking barriers for Nigerians abroad. The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally dismantled the longstanding obstacles that have kept millions of Nigerians in diaspora disconnected from their homeland’s financial system. With the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), yesterday in Abuja, the CBN has systematically eliminated barriers […]
The Final Showdown Between China and the U.S.: The Battlefield Shifts from Military Hegemony to Global Currency Warfare
As the clock struck 3 a.m. on Wall Street, Switzerland’s banking clearing system suddenly flashed a red alert—China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS 2.0), powered by the digital yuan, went live simultaneously across 16 ASEAN and Middle Eastern countries. The first transaction, a 120 million yuan ($16.5 million) payment for auto parts, cleared from Shenzhen […]