President Tinubu calls for global tax system review
President Bola Tinubu, says developing counties need equitable access to capital, as this would provide the much-needed resources for development. The president who was represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, spoke at the 19 th summit of heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala Uganda, where […]
Lagos State bans usage and production of styrofoam and single-use plastics
The Lagos State Government has banned the use and distribution of single-use plastics, such as Styrofoam, in the state. Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known in a statement yesterday, said the decision was in response to the environmental threat posed by single-use plastics, particularly non-biodegradable styrofoams, adding that the […]
Florida Governor quits Presidential race, backs Trump
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and endorsed Donald Trump. The surprise announcement came ahead of this week’s New Hampshire Republican primary, where Mr DeSantis was polling in the single digits. DeSantics said he did not have a clear path to victory, despite being considered a strong contender […]
Davido Sells Out 02 Arena Ahead Of Concert
Award-winning Afrobeats singer David Adeleke also known as Davido has again sold out the iconic O2 Arena in London, ahead of his concert on January 28, 2024. The O2 on their official X account made the announcement. Davido’s “Timeless Tour,” which began in 2023 after the release of his fourth album, “Timeless,” has already wowed […]
Nigeria earn crucial win over host Cote D’Ivoire in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their chances in this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team the win from the penalty spot after striker Victor Osimhen was struck by an Ivorian defender in the penalty box. Nigeria is now […]
US Congress speedily backs new funding before government shutdown
The US Congress has passed legislation to fund the government through early March, avoiding a partial government shutdown on Saturday. The House of Representatives passed the short-term funding measure by a vote of 14 to 108, about two hours after the Senate passed it by a vote off 77 to 18, despite political tensions. Democrats […]
Court Grants former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele Permission to Travel Out of Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu who handed the ruling however said Emefiele must however remain in the country. The Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did […]
DG/CEO of NIMC has put in measures to eliminate all manners of extortion on NIN enrolment
The Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Bisoye Coker-Odusote, has emphasized that measures are in place to eliminate all forms of extortion, with strict consequences for offenders charging enrollees to pay fees for National Identification Number (NIN). Speaking at an annual consultative forum with stakeholders yesterday, the DG, represented by her Technical Adviser […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarter from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
Death toll from the January 16 explosion in Ibadan rises to 5 persons
The death toll from the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, on Tuesday, January 16, has risen to five. The state government in a new update yesterday, said two more bodies have been recovered, over the earlier three announced by Governor Seyi Makinde. Fatai Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security Matters to the […]
