U.S., China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Reduction in Trade War Pause
In a major breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, as they de-escalate their trade war. Starting tomorrow Wednesday, both countries will reduce tariffs by 115%, meaning U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will fall […]
Tinubu Launches Disaster Relief Fund Committee Led by Elumelu
President Bola Tinubu will today inaugurate the National Disaster Relief Fund Committee, to be chaired by Tony Elumelu. The Fund Committee, which includes Director General of National Emergency Management Agency, Ministers of Health, Budget, Aviation, Water Resources and Environment, will be mandated to establish a nationwide framework for disaster response and climate resilience in Nigeria. […]
PSG Seal Champions League Final Spot
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
Nigeria Boosts Local Weapons Production, Eyes Exports by 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK Launches Visa Centres in Enugu, Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa Named Top Global Music Lawyer by Billboard
Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, an entertainment lawyer and partner at Hightower Solicitors and Advocate, has been recognized by Billboard as one of the world’s most influential music lawyers for 2025. This recognition underscores Ayinoluwa’s outstanding expertise in music law and his relentless advocacy for the rights of record producers and songwriters. According to Billboard’s April edition, Ayinoluwa’s […]
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 […]
