Senate Passes Two Tinubu Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase
Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, namely Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who announced the passage of the bills, said they would enhance governance, revolutionize tax collection and distribution across the country. He further assured that the remaining […]
UK Vows to Support Legal Migration
A spokesperson for the British High Commission in Nigeria stated said: “We keep our immigration system under constant review to allow legal migration and legitimate travel, while deterring those who may seek to abuse it. “Our UK and Nigeria people to people links are strong and enduring, and we continue to work closely with the […]
India Hits Back at Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack which left 25 […]
WAEC, NECO to Go Fully CBT by 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
Ahmed Musa to Lead Super Eagles at Unity Cup
Attacker Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London later this month, leading the team against Ghana and other nations. NPFL club Kano Pillars confirmed that Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for from May 26 to 31 2025 at Brentford […]
Nguema Takes Office as Gabon’s President After 94.85% Win
General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as president of Gabon after winning 94.85% of votes in the April 12 election. Nguema had seized power in a coup nearly two years ago, ending the Bongo dynasty’s 50-year rule. His inauguration at the weekend was attended by several African leaders, and he has vowed to […]
FG Halts BEA Scholarships, Prioritizes Local Education
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced a five-year suspension of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme, established through diplomatic partnerships, enabled Nigerian students to study in various countries, including China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. The minister in a statement at the weekend, explained that the suspension after a comprehensive […]
Tinubu to Meet GENCOs Over N4 Trillion Power Debt
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced a meet between President Bola Tinubu and power generation companies (GENCOs) to discuss a N4 trillion debt. The Minister assured that the government will pay a significant portion of the debt immediately, with the balance settled within six months. The government also plans to implement structural reforms, including […]
Umahi Halts Shagamu/Iperu Road Work Over Poor Materials
The minister of works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of work at the Shagamu/Iperu road of the Lagos-Ibadan-Shagamu interchange axis, covering approximately 12 kilometers of ongoing construction work. Following the assessment, an immediate directive was issued for all construction activities to be halted, whilst also giving the contractor seven days to […]
Son Heung-min Out of Spurs’ Europa League Semi First Leg
Son Heung-min will miss the first leg of Tottenham’s Europa League semifinal against Bodo/Glimt today. Announcing this, the club’s Manager, Ange Postecoglou, said Son is in training but he is still improving and hopefully, will return sooner rather than later. The club’s captain has not featured for Spurs since a 1-1 draw with Frankfurt on […]
