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By Katherine Abayomi The Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel has continued to generate mixed reactions across the oil and gas industry. While the policy aims to protect local refineries and promote energy security, stakeholders have warned of potential short-term economic disruptions. National President of the Petroleum…
The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 30, 2025 struck out a motion filed by socialite Fred Ajudua challenging its earlier judgment in the ongoing $1.043 million fraud case involving a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf. Ajudua, had before the apex court’s ruling, filed a notice to withdraw the motion. Following this development, trial proceedings resumed…
…Experts Advocate Reduced Salt Intake to Save Lives By Katherine Abayomi The recent report by the United Nations (UN) Global Health Report 2025, which names Nigeria as having the lowest life expectancy in the world has sparked deep concerns among health experts in the country, who are calling for urgent public awareness and stronger regulatory…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudulent recruitment messages circulating online, as the 2025 paramilitary recruitment exercise enters a crucial phase. In a statement posted on its official X handle late Wednesday, the board clarified that it will not contact applicants through email or SMS, stressing…
By Katherine Abayomi Women living in frontline communities across Africa are bearing the brunt of climate change and environmental degradation, as they struggle daily to sustain their families amid dwindling natural resources. This concern was at the heart of discussions at the 4th African Women Climate Assembly, themed “Promoting Women’s Critical Role in Climate Change…
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a total of $2.347bn from the international capital market to part-finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. Also granted was Tinubu’s request to issue a $500 million debut sovereign sukuk in the international capital market (ICM) to fund infrastructure projects and diversify…
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has signed a joint strategic cooperation declaration for the establishment of a $400 million modern steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The agreement with Inner Galaxy Group’s Stellar Steel Company Limited is part of ongoing efforts by the government to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation. It is also aimed at achieving…
The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has said his tenure as the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) was “very challenging”. Oluyede disclosed this during his screening by the Senate. Addressing the lawmakers, he noted that while significant progress had been made in improving national security, more work remained to…
…26 Children Sold between N1-N3 million Each Recovered The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 60 years old prominent member of the Orphanage Owners Umbrella body in Nigeria and founder of an internationally recognized Civil Society Organization, National Council of Child’s Right Advocates of Nigeria (NACRAN), based in…
A total of 70 parcels factory packed cocaine in walls of cocoa butter formula body cream containers heading to London, United Kingdom have been uncovered at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with three suspects arrested in series of follow-up operations…