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Nigeria Targets 21% GDP Contribution from Digital Economy – Tijani

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said that the digital economy’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is set to rise to 21 per cent under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tijani made this known during a visit to his former school, Anglican Grammar School, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, on Thursday. […]

Tracking the Trillions: FIRS Launches War on Hidden Funds

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and enhancing Nigeria’s domestic revenue mobilisation. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi. Adedeji noted that the agency had previously launched capacity-building […]

Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 82

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. He passed away on Sunday at the London Clinic, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His death was confirmed in a brief statement issued on Sunday evening by his former Special Adviser, Garba Shehu. “The family of the former president has announced […]

Lagos Votes in Local Government Polls Amid Hopes of Higher Turnout

Over 7 million registered voters in Lagos State are heading to the polls today, Saturday, 12 July 2025, to elect chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and councillors across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The elections come exactly one year after a landmark Supreme Court ruling reinforced local government autonomy […]

Presidency Denies Rift Between Tinubu, Shettima Over Rivers Suspension

The Presidency has dismissed claims of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima over the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing such reports as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement on Friday, Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, condemned what he called “gross misrepresentation” of the Vice President’s […]

‘Budget Padding, Fake Projects, Payroll Fraud’: EFCC Exposes Governance Failures

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the lack of transparency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, warning that unverified transactions, budget padding, and lax oversight are driving corruption and inefficiency in public finance. Speaking at the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja, the EFCC Chairman, Ola […]

Mohbad’s Father Appeals Court Ruling Clearing Naira Marley

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has filed an appeal against a Lagos High Court ruling that upheld the legal advice issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which cleared Naira Marley and others of involvement in his son’s death. In a notice of appeal filed on […]

Tighter US Visa Rules: What Nigerian Travellers Need to Know

The United States government has announced a significant restriction on non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens, limiting them to single entry and a three-month validity period. In a statement on Tuesday, the US Mission in Nigeria said the new rule takes effect immediately and aligns with the Trump-era policy of visa reciprocity, which […]

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