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Manufacturers Urge Renewed Push for ‘Nigeria First’ Policy

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for renewed commitment to the ‘Nigeria First Policy’ to boost local production, competitiveness, and sustainable development. Speaking at the 58th Annual General Meeting of MAN’s Ikeja branch in Lagos, President Otunba Francis Meshioye said the policy—modelled after America’s ‘America First’ approach—prioritises national interest in economic decision-making. “The […]

Anambra Sacks Eight Security Operatives for Assaulting Corps Member, Orders Prosecution

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba security outfit over the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday at the agency’s headquarters in Awka. Emeakayi said the government acted following reports of the […]

‘Justice Must Be Seen’: Outrage Grows Over Assault of NYSC Member in Anambra

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault of a corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by local vigilante operatives in Anambra State. In a statement on Wednesday, the NYSC described the incident as “unfortunate” and “unjustifiable.” “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in which the operatives conducted their operations, irrespective of their […]

No Burden on Nigerians: Why Tinubu Axed the Telecoms Excise Tax

President Bola Tinubu has permanently scrapped the controversial 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, in a bid to ease financial pressures on consumers and businesses within Nigeria’s digital economy. The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

INEC to Present Certificates of Return to By-Election Winners Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will present certificates of return on Thursday to winners of the 16 August by-elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. The presentation for senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect will take place […]

Who Rules Yorubaland? Monarchs Clash Over Sanusi’s Chieftaincy Honour

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has declined to comment on a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, demanding the revocation of a chieftaincy title conferred on Ibadan businessman Dotun Sanusi. In a statement on Facebook, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said: “My principal has directed me against issuing […]

NCAA Bans ‘Flight Mode’, Orders Passengers to Switch Off Phones

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed passengers on domestic flights to switch off their mobile phones during take-off and landing, warning that the “flight mode” option will no longer suffice. Director-General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, announced the directive at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The move follows a recent altercation between […]

Court Freezes Four Bank Accounts Linked to Ex-NNPCL GMD Kyari

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the immediate past Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday after counsel for the Economic and Financial […]

RMAFC Commences Review of Nigeria’s Revenue-Sharing Formula

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has begun a review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula, which determines how funds are shared among the federal, state, and local governments. Announcing the process at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu said the review was necessary to reflect current economic and […]

No Post, No Entry? US Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerians

The United States Department of State has directed that all Nigerian visa applicants must provide a five-year history of their social media activity or risk being denied entry. In an update on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria stressed that applicants who fail to disclose their social media accounts face visa […]

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