Kalu Urges African Parliaments to Fund Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on African parliaments to back climate policies with dedicated funding, warning that legislation alone cannot effectively address the continent’s growing environmental challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) Parliamentary Reception at the House of […]
Stakeholders Reject Automatic NDA Admission Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Stakeholders on Tuesday strongly opposed a proposed amendment to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Act that seeks to grant automatic admission to graduates of military secondary schools, warning that the move could undermine merit, fairness, and constitutional principles. The position was made at the day two of a public hearing by the […]
Digital Economy: WATAF, ATAF Develop Regional Tax Tools
By Oluwakemi Kindness The West African Tax Administration Forum and African Tax Administration Forum are exploring the development of regional tools, guides, and digital applications to help African countries effectively tax the growing digital economy and strengthen information sharing between tax and customs administrations. Speaking at the 11th Africa Tax Symposium 2026 in Rabat, Executive […]
Enikanolaiye Assumes Duty as Foreign Affairs Minister of state
By Zainab Bakare The new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has officially assumed duty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Upon arrival, Ambassador Enikanolaiye was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed and senior directors of […]
Reps Demand Urgent Funding for NCDC as Ebola Threat Looms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately provide adequate funding to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Amobi Godwin-Ogah, who raised concerns over […]
ATAF Audit Drive Yields $907.8m Across Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Tax Administration Forum says tax audit interventions it supported across member countries generated $907.8 million in tax assessments in 2025, with governments successfully recovering $685.8 million. According to the ATAF’s 2025 Annual Report released on Friday, the revenue came from transfer pricing audits, digital services taxes, and cross-border Value Added […]
CBN Holds Interest Rate at 26.5% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 percent as authorities continue efforts to rein in inflation and stabilise the economy. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, after the 305th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja. Cardoso said all […]
Reps Suspend $460m CCTV Payments Over Transparency Gaps
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend further payments to ZTE Corporation over $460 million national CCTV surveillance project, citing transparency and accountability concerns. The resolution followed a motion moved by lawmakers Ali Shettima and Kolawale Akinlayo during an investigative session by an Ad-Hoc Committee at […]
NSC DG, NFF President Lead Top Dignitaries to NNL Awards
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, are leading the distinguished guests for the NNL November Awards. The November 2025/2026 edition of the NNL/PROSTAR INT’L/SPORTLIGHT will take place on 16 December 2025 in Abuja It will mark the first edition of […]
NDLEA Vows to Forfeit Nightclubs Hosting Drug Parties
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to clamp down on the growing culture of drug parties in Nigeria, warning that hotels and nightclubs found promoting or tolerating such activities risk immediate forfeiture to the Federal Government. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Retired), gave the warning on Wednesday during […]