THE Federal Government has ordered banks and other financial institutions nationwide to start sending monthly reports of large transactions. Under the updated tax law, individuals whose total transactions go above N25 million…
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July 7 Declared As ‘World Amotekun Day’
News Update THE United Nations General Assembly has officially partnered with the South Western State Security Network, known as Amotekun, and declared July 7 of every year as World Amotekun Day. This…
Aliko Dangote retires as Dangote Cement chairman
Dangote Cement says Aliko Dangote, its majority shareholder and founder, has retired as the chairman of the cement manufacturer. In a statement on Friday, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Group chief, branding and communications…
Nentawe Yilwatda: Things to know about new APC Na’tl Chairman
News Update THE minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has been elected as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was elected unanimously by the…
House approve $347m loan for FG’s Coastal highway, others
THE House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly, seeking approval to borrow $347m under the 2025–2026 borrowing plan. The Speaker of the House of Representatives,…
2027: APC, PDP commence election plans – details
News Update THE ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will begin preparations for the 2027 electioneering with crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. Today, the PDP will…
Tinubu Makes Crucial Appointment
News Update President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Sanusi Garba Rikiji as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN). This places him in charge of steering the country’s…
Presidency: Naira harmonisation achieved
The presidency says Nigeria’s naira harmonisation across foreign exchange markets has been achieved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a terse statement reacting to the naira’s…
FULL LIST: Tinubu Appoints Babangida’s Son, Eight Others Into Govt
News Update STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MUHAMMAD BABANGIDA CHAIRMAN OF THE BANK OF AGRICULTURE, OTHERS AS CHAIRMEN AND HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida,…
FG suspends recruitment into immigration, fire service – details
THE Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has suspended its recruitment for applicants seeking positions in the Immigration, Civil Defence, Correctional, and Fire Services. The suspension took effect on…