A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for processing H-1B visas, warning that it could “inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education.” In a 56-page ruling, US District Judge Beryl Howell said the president has “broad statutory authority” to address issues he deems matters of economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, on 16 alleged money laundering charges involving over ₦1.014 billion. The case has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the charges, the government accused…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the rights of all citizens to live, worship, and pursue their aspirations in safety and dignity. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, he emphasized that no one, regardless of ethnicity or belief, should suffer for practising their faith. “The love for God…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has nominated Mrs. Temitope George, Lead Partner/Energy, Infrastructure and Policy Counsel at Adegbola-George & Co, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LSERC). A memo issued on Tuesday by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, stated that George’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., has reiterated the company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the Federal Government’s renewed engagement with the region as a “demonstration of hope” and a “new beginning built on partnership and understanding.” His remarks were made…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has honoured the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, with the Most Influential FMCG Executive of the Year award at the 2025 MIPAD End of Year Dinner and Awards. MIPAD said the recognition was in acknowledgement of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State is set for a vibrant and secure festive season following months of coordinated preparations by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, according to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime. Aburime said the state’s readiness reflects deliberate governance and sustained investments across critical sectors, positioning Anambra as an…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform agenda would depend not only on federal legislation but on effective implementation by states and local governments. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos had begun readjusting its revenue systems in preparation for the harmonisation of the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) for Nigerians from January 2026. The move addresses long-standing concerns over tax law provisions requiring a Tax ID for bank…
