Experts Fault DSS Bills Over Funding, Duplication Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three proposed security reform bills before the National Assembly came under scrutiny on Thursday as stakeholders raised concerns over funding structures, institutional duplication, and possible conflicts within Nigeria’s intelligence architecture. Leading the submissions at a public hearing, Dr. Timothy Joshua, Legislative Centre for Security Analysis, NILDS, warned that the three bills, the […]
DSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Opposes Foreign Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Department of State Services (DSS) has endorsed a bill seeking to establish a dedicated Trust Fund for the agency but is urging lawmakers to remove provisions allowing foreign funding and amend key governance and funding clauses. The position was presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of […]
Governors Back State Police, Solar Grid Reforms Plan
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s governors have reaffirmed their support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, boosting food production, and enhancing citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued after the […]
Tax Transition Guidelines Will Ensure Fairness, Clarity – Oyedele
By Oluwakemi Kindness The minister of Finamce and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government’s newly released guidelines for implementing the Tax Acts 2025 will ensure a smooth and fair transition to Nigeria’s new tax regime. Oyedele said the guidelines provide a clear framework for handling issues that may arise as […]
PenCom, NURTW Launch Pension Plan for Transport Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have begun discussions on a landmark partnership that could bring an estimated nine million transport workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) through the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by NURTW […]
Customs, American Business Council Expand Trade Cooperation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade relations and addressing challenges affecting business operations through sustained engagement between the public and private sectors. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada says the resolution was reached during the quarterly Customs–ABC […]
FG Denies Plans for New Telecoms, Fuel Taxes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, describing the claims as a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of […]
ITF to Launch Incubation Programme for SUPA Artisans
By Oluawkemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to launch a Business Incubation Programme under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative to support graduates in establishing and growing small businesses across Nigeria. The programme is aimed at bridging the gap between skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing beneficiaries with business development training, mentorship, certification […]
Oshiomhole Denies Forgery Claim in Natasha Suspension Case
By Anayo Akwitti Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations that he claimed signatures of senators were forged in connection with the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of his comments. In a disclaimer issued on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said his remarks during an interview on AIT’s Politics Today on June 15 […]
Senate Ends Recess for Emergency Security Session
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has cut short its ongoing legislative recess and summoned senators for an emergency plenary session to deliberate on pressing national issues, with worsening insecurity expected to dominate discussions. In a notice dated June 15, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, lawmakers were directed to reconvene […]