President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Lekki-Epe Deep Seaport road in Lagos State, commending stakeholders for their contributions and reiterating his administration’s focus on delivering transformative …
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ARCON Probes 9mobile over Alleged N1bn Advertising Debt
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has launched a preliminary investigation into a reported ₦1 billion advertising debt allegedly owed by telecom operator 9mobile, following two formal petitions received …
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Nigeria Custom Extends Deadline for Private Jet Owners Owing Import Duties
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again extended a deadline for private jet owners who are yet to pay import duties on their aircraft. The decision, announced on Thursday …
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Judiciary Must Help Nigeria Fight Economic Saboteurs as Some States Show Signs of Hope
There is growing concern over how the Nigerian judiciary may be contributing to the country’s economic and governance challenges. Many observers believe that some influential people are using the court …
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Josephine Adeh Named Police PRO of the Year at 2024 Nigeria Police Awards
Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Superintendent Josephine Adeh, has been crowned the Police Public Relations Officer of the Year at the 2024 Nigeria Police Force Awards …
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FRSC Recalls Patrol Team over Bribery Allegations, Pledges Disciplinary Action
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recalled an entire patrol team implicated in a viral bribery report published by an online news platform. The move, which underscores the corps’ …
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Lagos State to Impose N250,000 Fine or 3-Month Jail for Environmental Offenders from July 1, 2025
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that starting July 1, 2025, anyone caught dumping refuse illegally, littering streets, or damaging the environment will face strict …
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Presidency Spends Over ₦23bn on Foreign Currency for Trips in 2024 Amid Economic Struggles
The Presidency spent more than ₦23 billion in 2024 to purchase foreign currencies for international travels by top executive officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and …
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New Lagos Law: ₦250K Fine or Jail for Environmental Offenders Starting July
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that, starting from July 1, 2025, anyone found guilty of environmental offences will face a fine of ₦250,000 or …
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South African Rand Strengthens Ahead of Budget Debate as Economic Signals Improve
The South African rand firmed slightly on Wednesday morning, gaining momentum ahead of a crucial parliamentary debate on the long-awaited national budget. By 07:30 GMT, the rand was trading at …