The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity and place the country’s interest above regional affiliations, stressing that the “Think Nigeria First” vision championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lay the foundation for national prosperity. She made this appeal during an engagement
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that Nigerian households earning ₦250,000 or less on a monthly basis will be exempted from paying personal income tax, in what he described as a major step towards easing the financial pressure on low-income earners across the country. Speaking
The Kiswah of the Ka’bah, widely regarded as the most costly garment globally, continues to capture the awe of millions for its unmatched craftsmanship and value. This sacred cloth, which drapes the holiest site in Islam located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is meticulously crafted using some of the world’s finest materials. According to official sources,
ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially launched a digital Port Community System developed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in a landmark move to modernize Nigeria’s maritime operations and enhance global competitiveness. The unveiling ceremony, held at NIMASA Headquarters, marked a significant
ABUJA, Nigeria – June 2025 The Nigerian Senate has issued a renewed 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to provide detailed explanations and documents regarding the alleged non-remittance of ₦210 trillion in revenue. This comes after the Senate Committee on Public Accounts firmly rejected NNPC’s request for a two-month extension
As Muslims across the world ushered in the new Islamic year, President of Nasrul Lahi L Fatih Society, NASFAT, Dr Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, moral uprightness and national rebirth in the spirit of Hijrah 1447. In a heartfelt message delivered on the first day of Muharram, Dr AbdulRauf urged
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, received the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdalla, at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja for high-level bilateral discussions. The meeting, held as part of efforts to enhance regional cooperation, focused on deepening central banking
Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing corruption trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, as a prosecution witness disclosed how over ₦1.09 billion mysteriously vanished from the Kogi State Government House Administration Account within just three days. Testifying before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, June
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his exemplary leadership in advancing customs modernisation and trade facilitation in Africa. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 145th/146th sessions of the Customs
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has taken the front line in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, leading a statewide sensitisation campaign as part of activities to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The awareness campaign, which took place across key locations in the state, was aimed at
