FIRS Certifies eTranzact for Nationwide E-Invoicing Rollout
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has certified eTranzact Firm as a provider for its nationwide e-invoicing rollout. FIRS emphasized that the move is expanding on earlier collaborations to automate tax processes. In a statement on Thursday, FIRS Head of Corporate Communications, Adeyemi Opene, says the move will strengthen the agency’s push […]
NILDS Showcases Legislative Expertise, Infrastructure to Visiting Zimbabwean Lawmakers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s foremost center for legislative research, capacity building, and policy analysis, presenting its cutting-edge infrastructure, technical expertise, and training programs to a visiting delegation of Zimbabwean parliamentarians. During an interactive session in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director-General of […]
New Rule; FCCPC to Fine Defaulting Digital Lenders N100m
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operators of digital lending services in Nigeria now risk fines of up to ₦100 million or 1% of their annual turnover, as well as disqualification of directors for as long as five years. This, is if they fail to comply with the new Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON […]
Speaker Abbas Mobilises Former CPC Members Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged the “unconditional support” of members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) for President Bola Tinubu, while unveiling plans to mobilize a nationwide movement for his re-election in 2027. Speaking at a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Speaker […]
GMOs Could Trigger Food Colonialism in Nigeria – Experts
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmentalists and scientists have raised fresh alarm over the rising adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, warning that the country risks both a new form of colonialism and serious health and environmental consequences. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at a National Symposium on GMOs, charting the way forward for food […]
Simon Ekpa Jailed Six Years in Finland Over Terrorism Charges
By Julian Osamoto The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish politician, Simon Ekpa, to six years imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism-related crimes and other offences connected to the Biafran separatist movement. Ekpa, 40, a former municipal councillor in Lahti, was convicted on charges including participation in the activities of a […]
Nigeria, Ghana Spark Rivalry at 2025 CAVB Zone 3 Nations Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 Nations Cup has underscored a new sporting rivalry in West Africa, with Nigeria and Ghana dominating the four-day competition in Port-Bouët, Ivory Coast, and underlining the region’s growing stature in global beach volleyball. Staged at Agora Anani Beach from August 26 to 29, […]
NRC MD Apologizes to Female Journalist, Commits to Gender Inclusion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has publicly apologized to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) journalist, Comrade Ladi Bala, following a verbal assault incident during coverage of the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council […]
Reps Leadership Demands Implementation of Constituency Projects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that constituency projects nominated by lawmakers will be implemented despite fiscal challenges. House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., who said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, noted that the leadership has been engaging the Minister of Finance through the Appropriations Committees to resolve […]
Speaker Abbas Orders Probe of National Assembly Recruitment Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., stated this in a statement on Sunday saying though the recruitment was not handled by […]