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FG Begins 2026 VAT Modification Order Review Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele

FG Begins 2026 VAT Modification Order Review

Korede Abdullah July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to draft the 2026 VAT Modification...

Nigerian Engineer Raises $7m for Hair Braiding Robot Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi presents HaloBraid, the world's first patent-pending hair braiding robot.

Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi presents HaloBraid, the world's first patent-pending hair braiding robot.

Nigerian Engineer Raises $7m for Hair Braiding Robot

Mirian Gom July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian American engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi has raised $7 million in seed...

Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo meets Belgian Ambassador Pieter Leenknegt in Abuja to discuss the Belgium Air Services Agreement and direct flights.

Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo meets Belgian Ambassador Pieter Leenknegt in Abuja to discuss the Belgium Air Services Agreement and direct flights.

Keyamo Pushes Belgium Air Services Agreement

Oluwatobi Adu July 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed officials to fast-track...

FG Unveils 10-Year Agrifood Strategy to Boost Food Security Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari speaking during the Agrifood Systems Working Group meeting in Abuja.

Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari speaking during the Agrifood Systems Working Group meeting in Abuja.

FG Unveils 10-Year Agrifood Strategy to Boost Food Security

Korede Abdullah July 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled a 10-year Agrifood System Strategy and Action Plan aimed...

Ogun Fish Farmers Seek Aid After ₦700m Flood Losses Flooded fish ponds in Ogun State after heavy rainfall destroyed aquaculture facilities.

Ogun Fish Farmers Seek Aid After ₦700m Flood Losses

Korede Abdullah July 24, 2026

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria — Fish farmers in Ogun State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dapo...

Ogun Plans Safety Commission for Industrial Safety Ogun State officials at an industrial safety workshop in Abeokuta.

Ogun Plans Safety Commission for Industrial Safety

Korede Abdullah July 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government plans to transform its Safety Office into a fully empowered...

Africa Now Has World’s Largest Hungry Population Despite Global Decline in Hunger – Report Africa Records World's Highest Hunger Burden Despite Global Decline

Africa Records World's Highest Hunger Burden Despite Global Decline

Africa Now Has World’s Largest Hungry Population Despite Global Decline in Hunger – Report

Oluwatobi Adu July 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Africa has overtaken Asia as the region with the highest number of people experiencing...

Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3bn Compensation to Property Owners Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting compensation cheques to affected property owners in Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting compensation cheques to affected property owners in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3bn Compensation to Property Owners

Korede Abdullah July 20, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented ₦3 billion in compensation to 331 property...

Cross River Waives Fees for Women Commercial Drivers Commercial drivers attending a meeting with Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency officials in Calabar.