Korede Abdullah in Lagos A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $2.045 million and seven properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The properties include two fully detached duplexes in Lekki Phase 1, an undeveloped land in Ikoyi, and a four-bedroom duplex…
President Bola Tinubu has opted to keep four tax reform bills with the National Assembly, despite the National Economic Council (NEC)’s recommendation to withdraw them for further consultation. Tinubu acknowledged the NEC’s advice, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the 36 State Governors, but believes the current legislative process allows for adequate consultation and…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has officially approved the nursing program at KolaDaisi University in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Adeniyi Olatunbosun disclosed this during a conference on Friday, highlighting that 156 students would be awarded degrees, including 20 First Class honors. Olatunbosun stated, “The National Universities Commission had…
‘There is still too much conflict, too much instability, too much war all over our continent,’ notes Kenyan president, during trade summit. African leaders urged collaboration Thursday to ensure peace and security on the continent to achieve the region’s economic development agenda. “We need to silence the guns that we (African Union) have always…
In a decisive step to ensure food safety, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Abuja’s Wuse Zone 4, filled with expired and unregistered food items worth about 87.5 million naira. The discovery highlights the agency’s commitment to combating the distribution of unsafe food products,…
An alarming incident involving Nigerian lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh has incited widespread outrage after a video surfaced showing him physically and verbally assaulting Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya in Abuja on October 27, 2024. In the footage, Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North and South Federal Constituency, is seen verbally and physically confronting Abuwatseya, boasting about his ability…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing relations with China, following recent agreements between the two nations. This assurance was made by the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe during a meeting with a delegation from the China National Development and Reform Commission in Abuja on Friday….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold move to combat piracy, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) conducted a raid on several bookshops in the Ajegunle Boundary area of Lagos State, seizing pirated books valued at approximately N20 million. The operation, led by Deputy Director and Head of Operations Mr. Charles Amudipe, was carried out with…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged the federal government to withdraw the Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly. The decision was made to allow for broader consultations and consensus-building among key stakeholders. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who briefed State House Correspondents after the NEC meeting, explained…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s cocoa production is poised for a significant boost, with projections indicating a 10% increase in 2024, driven by historically high cocoa prices in the international market. According to the AFEX 2024 wet season report, the elevated prices have incentivized farmers to produce more, while cocoa seedling projects initiated in previous…
