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Nigerians Are More Loyal To Their Ethnic Groups Than Nigeria – Goodluck Jonathan

The former president emphasised the critical role of leadership at all levels of government, urging leaders to implement policies and projects that promote unity over short-term praise. Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that Nigerians are more loyal to their ethnic nationalities than to the country which has prevented a collective approach to move Nigeria […]

Tax Bills Not Threat To Revenue-Collecting Agencies – FIRS

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns that the four tax bills currently before the National Assembly threaten the existence of any government revenue-generating agency or its operations. This was contained in a statement from the FIRS on Wednesday. Speaking at the Revenue House in Abuja on Wednesday during a […]

New CJN Kekere-Ekun Warns Judicial Officers Against Corruption After Senate confirmation

The Senate, on Wednesday, screened and confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio,  announced confirmation of  Kekere-Ekun during the plenary after she was cleared by voice votes. The 66-year-old jurist becomes the 23rd substantive CJN and the second female to occupy the office in Nigeria’s history. […]

Tinubu Seeks UN Perm Seat, Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted on bold reforms in the UN Security Council with a view to giving Nigeria and other African countries permanent seats at the council, Tinubu who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stated this while […]

“Verifiable Identity Is Crucial In Ensuring The Right Services And Assistance Goes To The Right People In Need Of Them”, Says President Tinubu As NIN registration Hits 110m

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his commitment to assist the National Identity Management Commission in establishing an efficient digital identity system. This was as the NIMC revealed that the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers has increased to 110 million. The new figure is a 2.39 per cent increase from the 107.34 million that […]

Disruption Looms In Telecom Services As 800 Workers Embark On Strike

Nigeria’s telecom sector risks shutdown as about 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have embarked on strike, threatening to cripple services nationwide. The union, largely contract staff, warned of massive disruptions to telecom operations if its demands were not met, as this would leave millions of subscribers to face a […]

‘Tinubu May Not Last Till December 2024’ – Kemi Olunloyo

A controversial Nigerian Journalist and Blogger, Dr. Kemi Olunloyo, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not last till December 2024 in the midst fuel and economic hikes. Dr. Kemi, who tweeted this via her official X handle on Monday, lamented that Nigerians have continued to suffer fuel price hikes and shortages while also […]

Economic Mismanagement: Buhari Will Be Laughing Now – Reuben Abati

A veteran Journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati, on Monday, said ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will be in his Daura village in Katsina State laughing at the current situation of the country. Abati said it was a gross embarrassment in terms of economic management to […]

VAT Remains 7.5% – Wale Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday, debunked claims that the rate for Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been upwardly adjusted to 10 per cent from 7.5 per cent. In a statement on Monday, Edun clarified that the current VAT rate, as stipulated in the country’s tax laws, remains […]

Petrol Scarcity Set To Worsen As NNPCL Admits $6bn Debt To Petrol Suplliers

Oil giant Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) yesterday admitted that its financial strain may affect the sustainability of petrol supply. Its admittance came on the heels of reports that it is indebted to suppliers to the tune of about $6 billion. According to the reports, supply agents have been reluctant to make the product […]