Nigeria Exempts Land, Buildings and Rent from VAT
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says land, buildings and rent are now fully exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Oyedele said the law, which has already taken effect, is aimed at reducing housing costs, encouraging real estate […]
U.S Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror Links
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The action was disclosed in a document dated February 10 and released by the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. The sanctions list […]
FCTA Accelerates Magistrate Court Projects Across Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is accelerating efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure in Abuja, with new Magistrate Court projects advancing toward completion across key districts in the capital. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, conducted an inspection tour on Friday, to assess the pace and quality of construction at […]
Wike Warns Land Speculators, Seals Abuja Recreation Hub Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to clamp down on land speculators stalling development across Abuja. This is as he warns that any developer who fails to utilise allocated land within six months will lose it. Wike issued the warning in Abuja during the signing of […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Turbaning of Ballah District Head
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the newly turbaned District Head of Ballah, Kolapo Abdulkadir. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, he described the event as a landmark moment for the Ilorin Emirate. Prof. Sulaiman said […]
UEFA Pushes Back Against Excessive VAR Checks
By: Victor Agboola UEFA’s head of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, has warned that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system risks becoming too detailed, with too many reviews on subjective decisions. Speaking at the UEFA Congress, Rosetti said VAR works well for clear, factual calls like offside, but excessive reviews on handball and similar incidents are slowing […]
Tinubu Calls for Ethical Governance Globally
By Toyeebaht Aremu President Bola Tinubu says ethical leadership and resilient institutions remain critical to achieving peace, justice, and sustainable development globally. In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, the President stressed that ethical political conduct is no longer optional in […]
Bolaji, Nnanna Make History for Nigeria at Para-Badminton Worlds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Eniola Bolaji and Chigozie Nnanna delivered historic performances for Nigeria at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2026. They secured landmark podium finishes and signaled a major breakthrough for African para-badminton. While Bolaji powered her way into the women’s SL3 final with a commanding semifinal victory, Nnanna claimed a historic bronze medal […]
Tinubu Reinforces Operation Savannah Shield After Deadly Kwara Attacks
By: Almustafa Musa President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinforcement of Operation Savannah Shield as the Federal Government intensifies security operations across Nigeria’s North Central states. The move follows recent terrorist attacks in Kwara State that left about 75 villagers dead. The renewed offensive includes the deployment of military forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and […]
NSDC, NEXIM Bank Seal Sugar Financing Deal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has partnered with NEXIM Bank to secure long-term financing to scale Nigeria’s sugar production and cut reliance on imports. The move according to a statement on Thursday is aimed at closing the major funding gap that has slowed the development of large-scale sugar projects across the […]