The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thrown its weight behind the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bill, which is currently under deliberation in the National Assembly. The endorsement is a significant development in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to revamp its tax system and strengthen fiscal policy. NEITI’s position on the […]
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FG Flags Off $10m Aircraft Engineering Facility, Proposes Aircraft Manufacturing –
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility spearheaded by XEJet.[/b] Keyamo also announced plans to launch an aircraft manufacturing company soon. He said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of XEJet’s flight support and engineering hub launch in Abuja on […]
Immigration Groups Sue Trump Over Order To End US Birthright Citizenship
US President Donald Trump has been sued by immigration advocates following his move to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily in the country. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order at the White House aimed at ending the longstanding […]
Tinubu Approves Inland Dry Ports For Ogun, Oyo
In a groundbreaking move aimed at decongesting the Western Port System and stimulating economic growth, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and Moniya, Oyo State. The decision is part of broader efforts to enhance Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, address congestion […]
Togo Set To Dump ECOWAS For AES
● Togo is considering joining the Alliance of the Sahel Region (AES). ● Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Dussey, expressed openness to the idea. ● Togo’s potential integration into the AES may lead to its withdrawal from ECOWAS. While this is not officially in the works yet, a member […]
EFCC Staff Steals “30,000 Dollars” From Exhibit Room In Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is enmeshed in another internal scandal as an officer in charge of Kaduna Zonal Office’s exhibit room allegedly absconded with over $30,000 and other valuable exhibits. Earlier in January, the country’s flagship anti-corruption agency said it had detained 10 officers in Lagos over theft of […]
Ogun State Completes Allocation Of 100 Hectares For Naval Base And Dockyard
Today, we were delighted to receive Rear Admiral Mike Oamen, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, in our office. During our discussion, we informed our esteemed guest about the progress made towards establishing a naval base and dockyard in Ogun State. This initiative began when the former Chief of […]
Barron Trump Is Launching His Own Luxury Real Estate Company
Barron Trump, 18, appears to be following in his father’s footsteps — as he’s preparing to launch a luxury real estate venture with two young business partners. The youngest son of President Donald Trump briefly incorporated his business, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., last July in Wyoming, but the […]
US Oil Imports From Nigeria To Drop As Trump Plans Energy Emergency Order
US oil imports from Nigeria to drop as Trump plans energy emergency order THE President Trump planned an executive order and declaration of a national energy emergency, targeted at enhancing the United States oil and gas production could impact on Nigeria’s oil demand and revenue generation. This was even as […]
CBN Vows To Tackle Buying, Selling Of Naira Notes
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has vowed to tackle the commoditisation ( buying and selling) of Naira notes, which has become widespread in the country. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso made this vow in a keynote address at the inaugural Stakeholders’ Conference of the […]