By Tope Fasua In recent weeks, a wave of commentary has suggested that Nigeria’s new tax regime may scare away investors, trigger capital flight, or damage business competitiveness. These concerns, although understandable in an environment where fiscal reforms attract intense public scrutiny, are largely misplaced. The 2025 tax reforms, anchored by the new Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) and Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), represent one of Nigeria’s most pro-investment, pro-market, and modernising tax policy updates in decades. Far from undermining growth and competitiveness, the reforms simplify the tax landscape, align Nigeria with global best practices, reduce compliance burdens, and protect…
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By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Mohammed has criticised recent calls by Nigerian Christian activists for the scrapping of Sharia law in Nigeria. Mohammed who is also a traditional title holder, “Dan Malikin Bauchi ” while addressing a press conference in his office on Sunday, said the recent attempts by Nigerian Christian activists to discredit Shariah law before the American Congress is unacceptable. According to him, the Shariah law, as practiced in Northern Nigeria, is a humane and rights-based legal tradition that has contributed significantly to global legal civilization. Mohammed further…
By Haruna Aliyu Usman, Kebbi Already weak or absence of funding is taking a huge tool on poor patients left with no choice than to patronise public hospitals neglected by states and central government in Nigeria. Poor Nigerian patients struggle with common curable ailments amid ceaseless medical tourism by those whose responsibility is to fix the ailing health sector. As the bare truth lays before our eyes as we watch helplessly with no hope in sight, the nation’s precarious situations became aggravated by professional rivalry between nurses, doctors and other health practitioners in charge of our hospitals across the country.…
Benue State has taken a decisive step to strengthen its climate governance framework, signalling a renewed commitment to addressing the growing environmental challenges facing the state. The state government has identified prioritizing stronger institutional capacity and legislative leadership as key drivers for building long-term climate resilience. At the one-day training on climate change, themed “Strengthening Legislative Leadership for Developing Climate Change Resilience and Carbon Budgeting in Benue State,” top government officials, members of the 10th State House of Assembly, and international development partners gathered in Abuja to deepen climate awareness and equip lawmakers with the tools to drive effective policies. …
President Bola Tinubu has called on public servants to uphold accountability in service to build trust, as he conferred the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, and other outstanding leaders. Speaking at the third edition of the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service, NEAPS, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the President warned that weak sanction systems and lax oversight often fuel cynicism about governance. President Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator…
Nigeria’s premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State with an agreement to provide gas to SG Industrial FZE, a leading steel company in the Guandong industrial zone in the State. The agreement adds to a growing list of clients for SNG which has developed as a dependable supplier of gas through distribution pipelines of some 150km, serving over 150 clients in Abia, Bayelsa, Ogun, and Rivers states. The company recorded the achievements working in close collaboration with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML). “Our commitment is clear — to build, operate, and maintain…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The quiet Umuhu community in Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, has been thrown into turmoil following the shocking discovery of decomposed and mutilated corpses inside a privately owned mortuary and hotel. Consequently, the Imo State Government, acting on intelligence provided by the police, swiftly sealed off both facilities as suspicions of illegal organ-harvesting activities intensified. The disturbing development came to light on Sunday, 7 December, 2025, through a statement issued by the state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye. According to him, the operation formed part of a broader crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes along the notorious Owerri–Aba Expressway. …
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Fresh tension has emerged in the contest for the revered Awujale of Ijebu-Ode stool as the Jadiara Royal House has “formally disowned” the ancestral claims of prominent indigene and popular Fuji musician, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose popularly called KWAM I or K1 De Ultimate, reports thegazellenews.com The development came after the Fuji King publicly declared his interest in the vacant throne. In a strongly worded letter dated December 7, 2025, and addressed to the leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Prince Akinola Odedina, FCA, an accredited member of the Jadiara lineage, stated that Otunba Ayinde “has…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has said that it is considering the possibility of reopening schools next year after holidays as it continues to review the prevailing security situation. The state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Rimin-Zayam, who disclosed this Weekend said schools may reopen next year with first-term examinations scheduled to take place immediately. It would be recalled that the Ministry announced closure of schools on November 23, 2025, directed the immediate closure of all schools across the state, including tertiary institutions, following the growing spate of mass kidnapping of students and pupils in the…
With the year going to an end, the Tennis Section of the Ikoyi Club on Friday started the second edition of its annual Ikoyi Club Tennis Masters tournament with N4m prize money to be shared. Improving from the N300,000 won by the winner in 2024, the 2025 winner in both the men and ladies categories are expected to cart home N500,000 each with all the 16 players expected to go home with something. Speaking during a press conference on Friday evening, the chairman of the tennis section, Diran Famakinwa, while applauding the sponsors, Megamound, said they were happy to host…