Uber Ends Operations In Nigeria After 12 Years
By Chinedu Echianu Ride-hailing company Uber has ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, withdrawing its services from the two countries after 12 years in the Nigerian market. Uber said the decision followed a review of its business but stressed that the withdrawal would not affect its operations in other African countries. The company launched […]
PenCom Tackles Delays in Lagos Pension Increases for Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has opened discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) over delays in implementing pension increases for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The commission said in a statement on Monday that it began the engagement following concerns from pensioners over outstanding […]
Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s payroll system and all its agencies. The audit will target ghost workers, payroll fraud, fake agencies and weaknesses in government controls that could expose public funds to abuse. Tinubu directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the […]
Minister Pledges Inclusive Housing Projects for Judiciary
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has pledged to include judicial officers and court personnel in the Federal Government’s ongoing housing interventions across Nigeria. Darma made the commitment when the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Babatunde Adejumo, paid a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. […]
NSITF Urges NBA To Expand Protection For Informal Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to champion legal reforms that will expand workplace protection and social security coverage to informal sector, gig and platform workers. The NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive, Oluwaseun Faleye, made the call at the 66th Annual General […]
Stocks Waver as Oil Rises on Iran Tensions
By Julian Osamoto Asian stocks traded unevenly on Tuesday as investors weighed rising tensions over Iran and awaited Nvidia’s latest earnings report. Oil prices edged higher after the United States threatened tougher economic measures against Iran, raising concerns about the impact of prolonged geopolitical tensions on global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington […]
Tax Ombud, OGFZA Move to Resolve Tax Disputes, Boost FDI
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Office of the Tax Ombud and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, OGFZA, are partnering to address tax and fee-related complaints from investors in Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones. The collaboration is aimed at boosting investor confidence, improving tax compliance and attracting more foreign direct investment, FDI according to […]
PENGASSAN Warns Regulatory Overlaps Threaten Oil Sector
By Chinedu Echianu Confusion and overlaps in the regulatory framework governing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry are threatening investment, efficiency and stability in the sector, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, raised the concern at the fifth edition of the PENGASSAN Energy and Labour […]
Oyedele Says Poverty Reduction Remains ‘Unfinished Business’
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged that poverty reduction and improved household welfare remain “unfinished business” for the Federal Government despite what he describes as significant gains from its economic reforms. Oyedele made the remarks on Wednesday while presenting the government’s economic scorecard, where […]
CSO Calls for Stronger Oversight of N68.3tn 2026 Budget
By Anayo Akwitti The Advocate for the Promotion of Transparent Procurement Initiative (APTPI) has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, the National Assembly, civil society organisations, development partners and procurement professionals to safeguard public funds and improve value for money. The call was made at the inaugural forum of the organisation, themed “2026 Budget […]