FIRS Begins Electronic Invoicing, Promises Efficiency
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rolled out a national electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) solution aimed at transforming how businesses in Nigeria pay taxes, promising faster, easier, and more transparent compliance. Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced the development in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare […]
NRFF Drives Nation’s Development,Launches Rugby Courses in Lagos
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is set to break new ground in the nation’s rugby development drive with the hosting of the World Rugby Coaching Level 1 Course in Lagos from Tuesday, August 12, to Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The initiative marks a major milestone as, for the first time, the […]
Niger Delta Forum Condemns Arewa Youths’ Attack on NNPCL Official
By Chinedu Echianu The Niger Delta Professionals Forum (NDPF) has come out swinging against a recent statement by a group calling itself “Arewa Youths,” accusing them of peddling falsehoods against the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Adedapo Segun. The Arewa Youths had called for Segun’s sack and […]
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Surges $3.23bn in First Half of 2025 — NEPC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reported a 19.59 percent surge in non-oil exports, reaching $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to $2.66 billion in the same period last year. Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, attributed […]
ITF Gets City & Guilds Accreditation for Artisan Training Exams
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has secured approval from the City & Guilds of London Institute, UK, as a certified examination centre. The move is set to give Nigerian artisans access to globally recognised qualifications. The approval, signed by City & Guilds CEO, Kirstie Donnelly, makes the ITF one of only six […]
Tinubu Approves ₦32,000 Pension Increase, Reforms for DBS Pensioners
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) are set for a significant boost in their monthly earnings as President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦32,000 pension increase alongside a package of far-reaching welfare reforms. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) announced the development describing it as a landmark step in protecting the […]
National Volleyball League Phase One Begins August 11
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, will come alive from August 11 to 19 as it hosts the 2025 National Volleyball League Division 1 & 2 Phase One. Organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) in partnership with the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, the […]
NELFUND Records ₦86.3bn to 450,000 Students Since Scheme Launch
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that 449,039 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme since the launch of its online portal on May 24, 2024. According to the latest daily status report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme had disbursed a total of ₦86,347,458,384 […]
AfrisportPro Youth League Kicks Off with Maracana FA’s Victory
The maiden edition of the AfrisportPro Youth League began in emphatic fashion as Maracana FA secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Hovel Prime FC in the opening match. The fixture not only showcased the quality of football the league aims to promote but also reflected its commitment to developing genuine youth talent in Nigeria. Maracana […]
NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Cannabis Smuggling from Ghana
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos-based pastor accused of masterminding large-scale cannabis shipments into Nigeria has been arrested after months on the run. Prophet Adefolusho Aanu-Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of The Turn of Mercy Church, was detained on Sunday 3 August at his church in Okun […]