ICPC, NRS Partner to Tackle Tax Evasion in Borno
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Borno State to combat tax evasion and address cases of staff bullying during revenue enforcement operations. The partnership was announced on Thursday during a sensitisation meeting with staff of the Nigeria Revenue Service […]
Say No To Ponzi Investment Schemes, SEC Warns Nigerians
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online investment schemes promoted across social media platforms, cautioning that many operate as Ponzi schemes. In a public notice issued Thursday via its official X handle, the commission said it had observed a growing rise in fraudulent investment promotions […]
Tinubu Heads to Kigali to Court Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu will participate in the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of efforts to position Nigeria as a leading destination for continental and global investment. The disclosure was made on Wednesday by Sunday Dare in a statement titled, “In Rwanda, Tinubu Pitches the Nigerian Business Case to […]
South East Commission Announces SEVCP Grand Finale
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has announced the Grand Finale of its inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP) Pitch Competition, scheduled to hold in Enugu. The SEDC said the programme is a flagship initiative aligned with the vision of President Bola Tinubu, as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda (page […]
Customs Intensifies Trade Reforms, Trains Journalists
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified efforts to modernize trade operations through technology-driven reforms aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, accountability, and trade facilitation across the country. This formed the focus of a training workshop organized for journalists on the Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, was […]
NNPCL Remits N2.888Tr to Federation Account, Profit Jumps By 102%
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a total remittance of N2.888 trillion to the Federation Account between January and March 2026, underscoring strong financial performance in the first quarter of the year. According to its Monthly Report Summary for March 2026, the national oil company recorded a profit after […]
Female Aviation Entrepreneur Launches Binani Air in Abuja
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a boost with the launch of Binani Air, a new airline founded by female aviation entrepreneur Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma. The Abuja-based airline is set to commence operations soon, with its inaugural flight scheduled for next week, according to a statement signed by the company’s Head of Corporate […]
Nigeria, UAE Advance Trade, Customs Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has intensified efforts to boost Nigeria’s trade profile, engaging the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria to deepen bilateral trade and customs cooperation. During the high-level meeting held in Abuja, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed, lauded Adeniyi’s emergence as […]
NSITF Trains Officials on Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in the full and effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the state’s public service. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos during […]
Court Affirms FCCPC Powers to Investigate Medical Negligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints of medical negligence, in a ruling seen as strengthening accountability in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on April 15, 2026, in a suit filed by Life Bridge […]