The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again come under public scrutiny following its failure to honour an invitation from the Senate Committee on Public Accounts investigating financial discrepancies amounting to a staggering N210 trillion, reportedly uncovered in its audited financial reports spanning 2017 to 2023. Despite a formal summons, the NNPCL failed
ABUJA – In a massive move that rewrites Nigeria’s money rules, President Tinubu yesterday signed four major tax reform bills into law. Forget dry policy talk; this shake-up aims to hit the streets, affecting everyday Nigerians hustling to earn, save, or grow their businesses. Here’s the breakdown: 1. SMALL BUSINESSES CATCH A BREAK!Listen up, traders,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 In a thought-provoking engagement titled “Understanding the Dynamic Shifts in U.S. Trade Policy and the Implications for Global and African Economies,” renowned American communication strategist and former senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mr. Jason Miller, held a high-level session with policy makers, economists, business leaders, and media professionals
Abuja, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 In a renewed effort to restore lasting peace in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once again brought together key political actors from the oil-rich state on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The high-level meeting featured the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike; Rivers State Governor,
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, led a high-level delegation from the ministry to the International Civil Service Conference 2025, held in Abuja. The conference, which attracted senior officials from across Nigeria’s civil service and international partners, served as a platform for knowledge exchange, institutional reform discussions,
In a boost to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, the Lagos Zonal Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received a state-of-the-art forensic document verification system—VSC 80/FS—from the British High Commission. The forensic tool was officially handed over by Ms. Hannah Chatterton, representing the British government, and received by the Resident
Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for an official state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and strengthening continental cooperation. Upon his arrival, VP Shettima was warmly received by top Ethiopian government officials and proceeded to a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia,
The Nigerian Army has declared a solemn three-day mourning period from June 25 to June 27, 2025, in honour of 17 gallant soldiers who paid the ultimate price during an operation in Kwana Dutse, Niger State. According to a statement released by military authorities, all Nigerian Army formations and units across the country have been
In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has rescued 46 victims of human trafficking and arrested 7 suspects involved in both human trafficking and transnational cybercrime. According to an official statement, the first operation stemmed from intelligence received from INTERPOL
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has received high praise from the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) for his leadership in strengthening Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the ACJMC delegation to the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Wednesday, June 26,
