By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of security challenges on Zamfara communities. He highlighted how the insecurity has disrupted agricultural production, exacerbating hunger and poverty in the agrarian state. Obi’s message was delivered during a condolence visit to…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has tasked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, with coordinating negotiations to facilitate the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, a key area in the Niger Delta. The President issued the directive on Tuesday while hosting Ogoni leaders, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has firmly opposed the Federal Government’s proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) rates from 7.5% to 10%, 12.5%, and eventually 15%, as outlined in one of the draft tax reform bills. In a statement on Tuesday, TUC President Festus Osifo argued that retaining the VAT rate…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the N8 billion earmarked in the 2025 federal budget to educate Nigerians on the importance of paying electricity bills, describing it as “absurd.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC expressed concern over the allocation, citing…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the renewal and extension of its 800MHz spectrum licenses following approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The first 800MHz spectrum band license (Channel 1) has been renewed for an additional 10 years, effective January 1, 2025, and will now run until December 31, 2034. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has announced that 27% of the N148.71 billion proceeds from its ongoing rights issue will be dedicated to supporting its business and commercial banking operations. This strategic move is designed to drive the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and commercial businesses, particularly in the general commerce…
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated trial against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) will commence on Tuesday, marking the culmination of years of legal battles. The Duke of Sussex accuses the publisher of The Sun and the defunct News of the World of unlawful information gathering, allegedly carried out by private investigators more than a decade…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State recorded a revenue boost of over $71.6 million during the 2024 festive season, popularly referred to as “Detty December,” underscoring its position as Africa’s leading tourism and entertainment destination. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, shared these figures during a review…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cast doubt on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s commitment to NATO and European security, raising concerns about his stance during an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. “Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see NATO as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?” Zelensky…
