States receive N2.37tn in VAT as new tax sharing formula takes effect
State governments received N2.37 trillion from Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the first half of 2026, an increase of N451.25 billion or 23.48 per...
Author : Alake Uri
Petrol imports jump 207% in June as domestic supply drops – NMDPRA
Nigeria’s petrol imports rose by 207 per cent in June 2026, marking a sharp increase after months of stronger domestic refining, according to data released...
Spain edge Argentina in extra time to win second FIFA World Cup title
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a closely contested final. The decisive...
Agro exports fall 31% in Q1 2026 amid port delays, pesticide-related rejections
Nigeria’s agricultural exports declined by 31.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026) as persistent port delays, excessive pesticide use, outdated chemical...
Tems becomes first African female artist to earn RIAA Diamond single in US
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, has become the first African female artist to receive a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Diamond...
Badejo-Okusanya takes early lead in NBA presidential poll
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has taken an early lead in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election. As of 11:33 a.m....
“WHY ISN’T THE FALL IN GLOBAL CRUDE OIL PRICES REFLECTING AT NIGERIAN FILLING STATIONS? – MR LOUIS OGBEIFUN”
Despite a sustained decline in global crude oil prices in recent weeks, petrol prices across Nigerian filling stations have remained largely unchanged, raising concerns among...
“THE EBOLA ECONOMY & LOCAL BUSINESS DYNAMICS – Dr. JONATHAN DANGANA”
Businesses must embrace innovation, collaboration and digital solutions to remain competitive amid Nigeria’s current economic challenges, according to business development expert Dr. Jonathan Dangana. Speaking...
Senate bans preaching, hawking in commercial buses, okays N50,000 fine
The Senate has passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside...
Two nabbed as police recover stolen N7.5m Adamawa vehicle
The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and arrested two suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property. The command’s...