Nigeria’s Tax Reform to Expand Fair Economic Opportunities
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform will be judged not only by the amount of revenue generated but by how fairly it creates economic opportunities for citizens. The Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, […]
Parties Warn INEC Rules May Affect 2027 Elections
By Our Correspondent National News – Political parties in Nigeria have raised concerns that new regulations proposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission could negatively affect the credibility of the country’s 2027 general elections. The concerns were expressed by party leaders under the Inter-Party Advisory Council during a consultative meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
APC Members Protest Alleged Candidate Imposition in Edo
By Our Correspondent National News – Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ohuan Ward 9 in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest on Tuesday at the party’s secretariat in Benin City, alleging the imposition of a councillorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. The demonstrators, led by […]
IG Disu Redeploys AIGs, CPs Across Police Commands
By Our Correspondent National News – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the redeployment of several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to strategic positions across the country as part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, leadership capacity, and service delivery nationwide. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement issued […]
Wike Seeks Stronger Japan Partnership for Abuja Development
By Our Correspondent National News – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and Japan to accelerate development in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in urban planning, agriculture, and education. Wike made the appeal on March 24, 2026, while receiving the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
FG Approves N32bn For Primary Health Centres
By Our Correspondent National News – The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N32 billion to primary health facilities across Nigeria under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, improving maternal services, and expanding emergency medical care nationwide. The announcement was made on Tuesday after a Ministerial Oversight […]
Kano Court Affirms Musa as Kumbotso LG Chairman
By Our Correspondent National News – The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission on Tuesday presented a certificate of return to Ali Musa, officially affirming him as the substantive chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area in Kano State. The action followed a ruling by the Kano State High Court, which nullified the certificate earlier issued to […]
MC Oluomo Reclaims NURTW Secretariat After Factional Takeover
By Our Correspondent National News – The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, on Tuesday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja after a rival faction briefly occupied the facility. The development followed a dispute between two factions over leadership of the […]
Nigeria, Finland Signs MoU on Digital Innovation
By Our Correspondent National News – Nigeria and Finland have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in digitalisation and innovation, marking a pivotal step in bilateral relations. The agreement, inked in Abuja, focuses on advancing digital technologies, cybersecurity, and innovation ecosystems in Nigeria. The MoU was signed by Dr. Bosun Tijani, […]
Shettima Hosts Swiss VP in Abuja for Bilateral Talks
By Our Correspondent National News – Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed the Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Ignazio Cassis, his spouse, Paola Rodoni Cassis, and other Swiss delegation members at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The dignitaries were received amid high-level protocol […]