In Q4 2024, Nigeria’s top import trade partners were as follows: China: N4.61 trillion (27.8% of total imports) India: N1.90 trillion Belgium: N1.39 trillion United States: N1.06 trillion France: N601.28 billion These five countries...
The Federal Island Revenu Services (FIRS) has said its electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system will be instrumental in increasing Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio by improving tax compliance, enhancing transparency, and curbing revenue losses. The organisation stated...
With the major opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), struggling with internal conflicts, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has emerged as a potential leader of the much-anticipated coalition...
NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, revealing that the patient was diagnosed in Ondo State but succumbed to the disease before test results confirmed the infection. The Nigeria Centre...
The Sea Empowerment Research Center (SEREC) has voiced strong opposition to CMA CGM Nigeria’s recent decision to raise local charges, linking this increase to adjustments made by the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in Port...
In honor of the 2025 International Women’s Day, women in Nigeria’s maritime industry are raising their voices against the deeply rooted gender biases that continue to challenge their professional advancement. These women have identified...
After years of indecision, the Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to take decisive action against underperforming port terminal operators. Recent reports indicate that the government will not renew licenses for several terminal operators...
This follows the approval of contracts worth nearly $100m (N151.9bn) by the Federal Executive Council to supply electric vehicles and establish charging infrastructure in the region. In a statement on Sunday, Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga,...
Founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has condemned the suspension of Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as disrespectful to her constituents. Peterside, in a post on X on Sunday, said the...
A group, Christian Media Forum (CMF) has said the battle between Rev. Yakubu Pam and Rev. Joseph Hayab over the leadership Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States is causing confusion,...
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to step down from office or risk being impeached. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt...
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the ruling party’s leadership. In...
The Nigerian Senate is facing a crisis of unity following the controversial suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). Accusations of a rushed process and disregard for due process have ignited a firestorm,...
Onitsha Drug Market Remains Under Lock And Keys The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has continued to go to equity with unclean hands in its ongoing militarist and collective...
Recognizing the fact that the ongoing political turbulence in Osun State has reached a crescendo that necessitates the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP ) as an opposition party to intervene and call for peace...
The African music scene is vibrant and ever-evolving, and a new artist is stepping onto the stage with a unique sound and entrepreneurial spirit: ChiDon GPM, also known as Ijeomah Francis Chidi. After spending...
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie, has condemned the suspension of Senat Nastasha Akpoti Uduaghan, warning that the 10th Senate risks damaging its credibility if legislative impunity is allowed to prevail....
A tense armed standoff unfolded on Thursday at the NAHCO Shed of the Hajj/Cargo Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following a dispute between the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the...
The Plateau State Police Command has assured residents that cases of ritual killings in the state are minimal and dismissed claims about the existence of a human parts market. The Police Public Relations Officer...
The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, is dead. Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been sick...
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA,...
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the killing of a priest, Sylvester Okechukwu, a day after he was kidnapped. Mr Okechukwu, a reverend father, was the pastor of St Mary Catholic...
Senate dismisses Natasha’s sexual harassment petition against Akpabio The Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee said, among other things, that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the rules of the upper chamber by signing the petition herself. The...
Nigeria is facing a reckoning. The recent public shaming of Senator Natasha by Senator Nwaebonyi, filled with slut-shaming and blatant disrespect, has ignited a crucial conversation about the pervasive culture of silencing women who...
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from accessing the National Assembly Complex. The supporters had converged at the assembly gate but...
The Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment portal, which has been opened for applications for dozens of vacancies in the service since January 27, will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025. According to...
International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and in Nigeria, the fight for gender equality is more crucial than ever. Too often, the voices of Nigerian women are...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presiding judge, Obiora...
The Central Bank Of Nigeria has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a major leadership restructuring. The appointments span crucial areas, including Monetary Policy, Trade and Exchange, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems, and...
The recent renovation of the local educational center marks a significant milestone in enhancing learning opportunities for students in coastal communities. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, the center now boasts a 30KVA solar inverter, 54...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy),...
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar as Deputy Inspector General of Police. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, said in a statement on Friday that...
A fierce petrol price war has erupted in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has moved to match the N860 per litre set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. For years,...