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4% FOB Suspension Will Promote Sustainable Growth –Airlines

17.09.2025

Airline operators, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of 4 per cent Free on Board (FOB) levy on Imports is a clear demonstration of his commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, protecting critical sectors of the economy, and promoting sustainable growth. AON particularly lauded the Minister...

2027: Wike On Mission To Destroy PDP, Not Acting In APC’s Interest, Sagay Alleges

17.09.2025

The former Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has alleged that the disposition of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has the potential of destroying the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2027 general elections. While accusing the former Rivers State Governor of allegedly working to...

Ibas: Emergency Rule In Rivers A Necessity, Not Our Choice

17.09.2025

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, IbokEte Ibas, has said the declaration of emergency rule in the state was a “necessity forced upon us by insecurity and political impasse.” Ibas spoke yesterday during a public lecture in Port Harcourt, the state capital, organised as part of the transition activities. The public lecture was themed: ‘Democracy...

National ID Day: Every Nigerian Must Be Visible, Verifiable –Tinubu

17.09.2025

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to building a Nigeria where every citizen’s identity is secure, trusted, and recognised across all platforms. Tinubu spoke yesterday in Abuja at the 2025 National Day of Identity. The event was themed: ‘Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Backbone to Digital Public Infrastructure’. Tinubu said the celebration was not...

Alleged Thugs Importation: Malami’s Petition Act Of Economic Sabotage –Kebbi

17.09.2025

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, yesterday dismissed the allegation by former Minister for Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, that his government is importing thugs from the Republic of Niger to destabilise the state. He said he is not deterred and remains “unperturbed”. In a statement, Idris condemned the “frivolous petition”, saying...

Tinubu Congratulates Gumel, Anusan On Attaining Remarkable Feats

17.09.2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements. Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Tinubu described Gumel’s appointment as a testament to...

FG Targets 21m Jobs, Unveils New Agric Investment Incentives

17.09.2025

The Federal Government yesterday announced fresh incentives to boost agricultural investments. Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-inHand Investment Forum in Abuja, Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the government had set itself a target of lifting 35 million Nigerians out of poverty and creating 21 million full-time jobs in rural and...

NAMA Wants NASS’ Support To End 50% Revenue Deduction

17.09.2025

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has canvassed for the intervention of the National Assembly to end the 50% revenue deduction and attain financial autonomy. The Managing Director of NAMA, Farouk Umar, who made this plea in his opening remarks at the ongoing 4-day retreat of the House Committee on Aviation in Abuja, maintained that...

Lagos Assembly Orders AG To Halt Salaries Of Uncleared Appointees

17.09.2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the State Accountant General to stop payment of salaries and allowances to government appointees who assumed office without being screened and confirmed. It further ordered the State Head of Service to appear before the House Committee on Legislative Compliance to explain why some political appointees took office...

US Court Jails Nigerian For $6m Inheritance Fraud

17.09.2025

A United States District Court has sentenced Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, to more than eight years in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded over 400 victims of more than $6 million. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced that Akhimie, 41, was sentenced on...

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