Vice President Kashim Shettima, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and renowned Kenyan scholar, Prof. Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba have arrived in Asaba ahead of the highly anticipated Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, scheduled to begin on Monday. The arrival of the distinguished guests signals the commencement of … Read more
A Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2027 general election, accusing his administration of failing to tackle the country’s worsening economic and security challenges. The group said millions of Nigerians are battling soaring living costs, insecurity and poverty despite repeated assurances from the … Read more
The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more
The European Union is preparing for high-level emergency discussions after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed debate over border security, migration management and cooperation among member states. The extraordinary movement of people into the North African territory has become one … Read more
NATIONAL Oyedele Reveals Where FG’s Subsidy Savings Are Going July 30, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Federal Government has begun channelling the money saved from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies into debt obligations, higher salaries, student support and other pressing government responsibilities. Chairman of … Read more
BUSINESS BREAKING: FG Moves To Rewrite VAT Rules As Oyedele Sets Up New Committee July 26, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team The Federal Government has begun work on a new framework for the administration of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria, with Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for … Read more