By Darasimi Kikelomo The Budget Office of the Federation has pushed back against claims that Nigeria’s recently enacted Tax Reform Acts were altered after passage, warning that speculation and the circulation of unverified documents pose risks to democratic stability and public trust. In a statement issued on Monday, the Director-General of the Budget Office of…
By Raymond Akorede The Federal Government has unveiled a far-reaching fiscal and investment framework aimed at accelerating economic growth, attracting capital inflows, and creating jobs in 2026, as Nigeria transitions from macroeconomic stabilisation to expansion. The policy framework, titled the Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilization Strategy, outlines the government’s priorities as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
By Darasimi Kikelomo Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerian workers and citizens to unite and take collective action in response to worsening economic conditions, warning that national recovery will remain elusive without organised, people-driven mobilisation. The labour centre, in a statement addressed to workers and the general public, stated that…
ILO Trains Nigerian Journalists on Inclusive Labour and Migration ReportingInitiative aimed to improve accuracy, balance, and integrity in labour reportageAbuja, Nigeria — November 27–28, 2025.The International Labour Organization (ILO) has successfully concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop designed to strengthen the ability of Nigerian journalists and communication professionals to report accurately and inclusively on employment, labour…
Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, produced a dominant display on Saturday morning, stopping YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, with a sixth-round knockout in their heavyweight bout in Miami. Although Paul exceeded expectations by lasting beyond the early rounds, Joshua’s superior power and experience ultimately proved decisive, according to The Athletic. The fight turned decisively in Round 5,…
Oando Plc has convened law students from six Nigerian universities for its 2025 Legal Seminar, a 14-year initiative it described as one of its most consistent capacity-building platforms for emerging legal talent. In a statement on Friday, Oando said the mentorship-driven forum brought together students from the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, Lagos State…
Men of the Anti-Robbery Squad, State Criminal Investigation Department of the Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected armed robber, one Adenekan, popularly known as “Expensive.” Recovered from the alleged armed robber were two pump-action firearms, following credible intelligence. The spokesman for the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara Command, says it has deployed 2,380 personnel to ensure a safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr Ayoola Shola, on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State. The statement…
