A cross-section of Nigerians have shared their views on the new tax reform recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The reform, which exempts individuals earning less than ₦800,000 annually from personal income tax and removes value-added tax (VAT) from essential items such as food, medicine, rent, and school fees, has generated discussions among…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief items to households affected by an attack by unknown gunmen in Nkalaha community, Ishielu/Ezza North Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Wednesday, the distribution was carried out by NEMA’s Enugu…
A dangerous heatwave has gripped the eastern third of the United States, placing nearly 160 million people under heat alerts as temperatures soar this week. In New York City, forecasts predict highs of 102°F (39°C), with authorities warning of life-threatening conditions, especially for vulnerable residents. “This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need to expand Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, describing the sector as vital for job creation, rural development and food security in the face of a growing population. According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Benin Operations Office has carried out a sensitisation campaign in Edo State to tackle the risk of tanker fire incidents. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) platform on Monday. The awareness drive brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Public…
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to harness the region’s youthful population and abundant natural resources to drive economic transformation through industrialisation, education and innovation. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga’. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja…
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its healthcare journey, with a population exceeding 200 million and a doctor-to-patient ratio hovering around 1:5,000, the nation faces a pressing challenge: ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. Telemedicine, the use of digital technologies to deliver remote medical consultations, monitoring, and diagnosis, offers a transformative solution. This report…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a flood awareness campaign in Lagos State to enhance prevention and safety, following the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by NIMET. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Thursday, the campaign began in Oke-Isagun, a flood-prone community. NEMA officials…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions in the country to immediately verify and upload their students’ data on the newly digitised Student Loan Application System (SLAS). According to a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Tuesday, institutions yet to join the system have been…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and several registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the decision after a stakeholder meeting with the affected CBT operators and registrants on Tuesday in…
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