Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said the ongoing National Sports Festival has positively impacted the state’s economy. The Governor also called on financial institutions in the state to collaborate with his administration to strengthen Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, as they are the backbone of manufacturing and industrial activities. Governor Abiodun stated this when he received the management staff of Access Bank, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun noted that the decision to host the National Sports Festival was to consolidate the achievements recorded in the area of infrastructure provision, which has…
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Ahead of the 2025 Children’s Day, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has acknowledged and honored the 16-year-old award winning artist, Kanyechukwu Tagbo-Okeke. Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed joy at the exemplary skills of the autistic award winner of the Guiness Book of Record Kanye and took time to commend his parents who she noted have shown exemplary love and refused to live in denial. Kanye’s achievement, according to the First Lady, demonstrates that with the right support and opportunities, individuals with autism can excel in their chosen fields. “This is a call to all…
The governments of Nigeria and United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance the fight against transnational organized crime, particularly the trafficking of illicit drugs and other prohibited commodities between Nigeria and the UK. Signing the MoU on Nigeria side is the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and for the UK is the Home Office International Operations (HOIO). Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the Regional Manager (West Africa) of HOIO, Mr. Ian Cunliffe, expressed appreciation for the productive relationship between NDLEA and HOIO. He said: “I’d…
By Raphael Oni The retirement age in Nigeria has sparked intense debate, with various government agencies and institutions operating under different retirement ages. This inconsistency raises concerns about fairness, equity, and the need for a unified approach. Recently, the organized labour sector, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has emphasized the need for a consistent policy across all government agencies and institutions. The Current State of Retirement Age in Nigeria Different government agencies and institutions in Nigeria have varying retirement ages, including: – National Assembly Service Commission: 65 years – Judicial arm of government:…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has been lauded for the impact of his administration on the Internally Generated Revenue fortunes of the state since he assumed office in 2019, with the state currently ranked among the top 10 states in total revenue generation. Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, gave this commendation in Ibadan, on Monday, 26 May, 2025, at the opening ceremony of the 157th Meeting of the Joint Tax Board, comprising players in the tax sector at the state and national levels. Adedeji, who is the chairman of the Joint Tax Board, commended…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025, for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. The Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria Island. At the Eko Hotels and Suites event, President Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS, will highlight the economic bloc’s milestones. The Chairman of the NIIA and former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, will review the bloc’s 50-year…
By Gbenga Nicholas, Abuja An explosion occurred on Monday afternoon, 26 May, 2025, along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass near Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja, claiming the life of one individual and injuring another. Eyewitnesses, including a military personnel present at the scene, reported that the explosion appeared to be caused by a device hidden inside a rubber can. The man believed to be carrying the explosive—possibly a suicide bomber—was killed instantly in the blast. However, initial assessments by military officials on the ground suggest that the explosion might have been triggered by a phone device, and not a traditional Improvised Explosive Device…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) for shutting down one of its offices in Abuja, describing the action as “malicious” and “unprofessional.” The revenue agency in a statement released via X (formerly Twitter) through Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Executive Chairman, accused the FCTA of unfairly targeting the agency. “It is highly unprofessional of the Wike-led FCTA to close our office, disrupting staff from performing their duties when we have done nothing wrong, especially during a crucial week as we prepare to sign the Tax Reform Bills. FCTA, you…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, 26 May, 2025 sealed Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS) an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years. The property occupied by Access Bank is officially allocated to Rana Tahir Furniture Nigeria Limited, not the bank directly, according to official documents. A letter dated March 13, 2025, signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated: “The Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in the exercise of powers conferred on him under the Land Use Act No. 6…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas , has announced the withdrawal of a bill that aimed to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which he co-sponsored with Daniel Asama Ago, was meant to change the Electoral Act 2022 to encourage more people to vote and strengthen democracy. Abbas , who announced this in a statement a statement on Monday, 26 May, 2025 through , his media aide, Musa Krishi, said the decision to pull the bill came after speaking with many people and groups across the country. “From the start, the goal was to get more people involved…