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Court Fixes Dec 1 for Suit Against FG’s Proposed Expatriates Tax Policy

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has set December 1 for hearing in a case seeking to prevent the Federal...

No More Deductions by FIRS, Customs, Others – FG

The Federal Government has announced that revenue-generating agencies will no longer be allowed to retain a portion of the funds they collect. Persecondnews...

Vandals’ Attempt to Dismantle Power Towers in Kaduna Foiled, Suspects Arrested

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah A coordinated effort between security operatives and community vigilantes has thwarted an attempt to vandalize key power transmission infrastructure...

Abuja Hosts 2025 Africa Climate Forum: Green Finance and Energy Transition Take Centre Stage

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The 2025 Africa Climate Forum (ACF) will gather global and regional leaders in Abuja on October 14–15 to chart...

Cannabis Oil Export: NDLEA Clarifies Its Position

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that its Chairman/CEO’s comment about exporting cannabis oil was only a personal opinion, not...

10 Things to Know About New INEC Chairman-Designate, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN)

1. Prof. Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967, in Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Aged 58, he brings...

NNPC Foundation Launches Training for over 11,000 Vulnerable Farmers in North-East Nigeria

The NNPC Foundation has launched a comprehensive agricultural training initiative for over 11,000 vulnerable farmers in North-East Nigeria. This programme aims to enhance...

Just In: Nonagenarian Dr. Christopher Kolade Exits

Ex-Nigeria’s High Commissioner to UK, veteran broadcaster, author and elder statesman, Dr Christopher Kolade is dead. Aged 92, the news of his death...

Return Unutilized TETFund Allocations, FG Orders Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has ordered tertiary institutions to submit reports of intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) that remain unutilised...

Reps Push for Tighter Rules on Private Intelligence to Enhance National Security

The House of Representatives has moved to regulate private intelligence and investigation services in Nigeria to enhance national security and professional standards in...

Presidency Disputes World Bank’s Claim on Nigeria’s Poverty Level

The Presidency has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s poverty level has increased to 139 million, describing the figure as a “modelled global estimate” rather...

Meta Agrees to Pay $32.8m Settlement for Violating Nigerians’ Data Rights

Meta Platforms Inc., the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $32.8 million to Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission for breaking...

Court Order: FCT Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the suspension of its enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit. Command spokesperson SP...

Nigeria’s Food Production Sees Significant Growth Amid Challenges – FG

The 2025 Agricultural Performance Survey report has revealed a notable decline in food prices and an improvement in crop production across Nigeria. According...

By-elections: Senate swears in two new senators

Following their victory in recent by-elections, the Senate on Wednesday, October 8, swore in two newly elected senators – Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel...

139m Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Economic Reforms, World Bank Says

Despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilization efforts, approximately 139 million citizens still live in poverty, according to the World Bank. This alarming figure was...