By Erewunmi Peace A socio-cultural group in Kwara State has described the Emir of Ilorin’s suggestion to rename the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) after Sheikh Alimi as “highly provocative” and warned that it could inflame ethnic tensions. The Kwara South Consultative Forum said UNILORIN is a collective asset for all Kwarans and should not be […]
By Erewunmi Peace President BolaAhmed Tinubu has urged state governors across Nigeria to comply fully with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils, stressing that the ruling must be respected in the interest of grassroots development. The President made this call while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a compulsory requirement for individuals and businesses operating in Nigeria. Issued by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) through the Joint Tax Board (JTB), the TIN is used for tax administration and compliance nationwide. A TIN is required for activities such as filing taxes, opening business […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that all its members must complete electronic membership registration or risk losing their status within the party. The directive was issued by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, during the party’s national caucus meeting held in Abuja. According to the party leadership, the electronic registration […]
By Erewunmi Peace Billionaire industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has accused the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, of spending about $5 million on his children’s education abroad, sparking widespread public debate over public-sector accountability. Dangote made the allegation during a recent […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United States government under President Donald Trump has announced new travel restrictions affecting Nigerian nationals, citing concerns related to national security, terrorism, and visa overstays. The restrictions, issued through a recent presidential proclamation, place Nigeria among several countries facing partial suspension of certain U.S. visa categories, rather than a total travel […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major leadership shake-up in Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory sector, following the resignation of two top regulators appointed under the previous administration. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, and the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved the resumption of scheduled commercial flight operations at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, bringing an end to years of limited aviation activities at the facility. The approval was granted through a provisional interim operational permit, following the completion of key infrastructure upgrades and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Engineers Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe have resigned from their positions as chief executives of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, prompting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to nominate successors to the Senate for confirmation. Engineer Farouk Ahmed served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking amid growing political speculations, Makinde made it clear that he remains committed to the PDP and has no intention of joining the ruling APC or […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is projected to miss its 2025 revenue target by a wide margin, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has disclosed. According to official figures presented before the House of Representatives’ committees on finance and national planning, actual revenues for the year are expected […]
By Erewunmi Peace A former United States Army officer has alleged that foreign interests may be supporting bandit groups operating in parts of Nigeria, raising fresh concerns about the complexity of the country’s security challenges. The retired officer, Captain Bish Johnson, made the claim during a recent television interview, where he suggested that Nigeria’s banditry […]
By Erewunmi Peace Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General (rtd) Mohammed Buba Marwa, has shared a personal reflection on his early childhood and family ties to Nigeria’s late former president, General Muhammadu Buhari. Marwa made the remark while speaking at a public event held in honour of the late former military […]
By Erewunmi Peace BUA Foods Plc has announced that it is nearing completion of what is expected to become Nigeria’s largest integrated sugar production facility, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive toward local manufacturing and import substitution. The sugar plant, located in Lafiagi, Kwara State, is part of BUA Foods’ large-scale backward integration […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at the age of 71. His death was confirmed by senior judicial sources on Tuesday. Justice Muhammad, who served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022, was a respected jurist with decades of service in the Nigerian judiciary. Born […]
By Erewunmi Peace Electricity supply across Nigeria dropped nationwide following disruptions in gas supply to power generation companies, authorities have confirmed. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) explained that the reduction in power supply was triggered by gas constraints affecting several gas-fired power plants. These constraints were caused by vandalism of gas pipelines, which limited […]
By Erewunmi Peace Traditional leaders and community stakeholders in Ibadanland have issued a strong warning to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, cautioning him against disrespecting the Olubadan and the traditions of Ibadan. The warning was jointly issued by: Mogajis (family heads) in Ibadanland Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Monarchs and Baales […]
By Erewunmi Peace Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to friends, associates and well-wishers to convert birthday gifts, congratulatory adverts and celebrations planned in his honour into cash and material donations for special schools in the state. The governor made the appeal ahead of his 58th birthday on December 21, urging supporters to […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night held a high-level meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a last-minute effort to prevent a planned nationwide protest over the worsening state of insecurity across the country. The meeting took place at the State House, Abuja, and commenced at about 11:27 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian government has issued over 40 licenses to companies planning to build oil refineries across the country, but contrary to some claims, BUA Group is not the only refinery expected to come on stream, according to industry sources and government officials. Speaking on the current state of refining in Nigeria, a […]
