The Port Harcourt Refining Company has clarified that its operations were not completely halted but scaled down to facilitate improvements at the facility. It disclosed this on Sunday as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria insisted that it would not buy from the Port Harcourt refinery if the Nigerian […]

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has clarified his position on the controversial tax reform bills, saying he was not an enemy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zulum, however, insisted that if the four tax bills currently undergoing review before the Green Chamber are passed into law, only one of […]

Tax reform: Northern senators in closed-door meeting as bill scales second reading Northern Senators met behind closed doors on Thursday following the upper chamber’s passage of the Tax Reform Bills for a second reading. The meeting announced during the plenary, was held in room 301 and lasted about two hours. […]

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Men’s Attacker award for 2024. The talented winger, who currently plays for Atalanta, has been in exceptional form this season, showcasing his skill, pace, and goal-scoring ability. His inclusion in this elite list is a testament to his […]

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Best Men’s Defender award. The Nigerian international is among a stellar list of defenders vying for the honor, including stars from top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. The prestigious list features a host of […]

The federal government has handed over 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO). The Federal Government while explaining that the initiative is part of […]

There was a mild drama Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, as the Senate attempted to allow members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), had moved for suspension of Order 12 to allow for visitors into the chamber. Bamidele […]

Rivers State Government Under Wike, Fubara Accumulated Debts From N5.2billion To N213billion In 12 Months – Report The Rivers State government under the administration of former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accumulated debts from N5,225,575,493.20 to N213,902,344,833.33 within a […]

The federal government has been accused of mismanaging over 60 taxes and levies collected across the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, made these allegations during a Senate plenary session on Wednesday. Oyedele claimed that despite collecting over 60 taxes and levies, […]