A prominent member of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and former Commissioner for Finance in Kaduna State, Hon. Ismail Aliyu Makarfi, has officially resigned his membership of the All Progressives …
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The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members at its 2025 cohort induction ceremony, marking a significant growth milestone for the professional body as it positions …
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The World Bank has issued a stern warning about the rapid rise of extreme poverty in Nigeria, saying the country is now one of 39 economies where conflict and instability …
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Nigeria, Netherlands Begin Talks to Review Double Taxation Deal in Line with New Tax Laws
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially started discussions with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to renegotiate the existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The fresh …
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West African Nations Sign Historic Lomé Declaration on Refugee Protection and National Security
Ministers from Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen both national security and refugee protection in West Africa. The joint declaration, signed …
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FG Weighs Carter Bridge Replacement Over Costly Repairs
The Federal Government is currently considering two major options for the rehabilitation of the aging Carter Bridge in Lagos: a complete replacement of the bridge with a modern cable-stayed structure …
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Lagos Declares Real Estate Practice Without LASRERA Registration Illegal
The Lagos State Government has declared it illegal for anyone to operate in the real estate sector without proper registration with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). The …
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At least ten Nigerian states have collectively raised their domestic debt stock by ₦417.7 billion within a year, despite receiving increased monthly revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), …
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Despite Piracy Drop, Shipowners Still Spend Up to $8,000 Daily on Security Escorts in Nigerian Waters
Maritime industry stakeholders have raised concerns over the high cost of marine security in Nigeria, revealing that shipowners still spend between $5,000 and $8,000 daily to hire private security vessels, …
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FG Unveils $150,000 Solar Testing Centre to Tackle Substandard Products
The Federal Government has commissioned Nigeria’s first Mini-grid Simulation and Standardisation Centre, a $150,000 facility aimed at regulating the quality of solar components and promoting local manufacturing of renewable energy …