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…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Proprietor of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, has confirmed the release of abducted students and teachers from the school in Niger State. According to Bishop Yohanna, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago personally called to convey the news of their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday criticised the recent wave of defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying “shirt-swapping” by politicians does little to address Nigeria’s pressing issues. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde, a PDP chieftain, expressed concern over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday said he will not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections and urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow others make their own political choices. Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde recalled a meeting with Tinubu and…
Italy’s competition authority on Tuesday fined low-cost airline Ryanair over €255 million ($300 million), accusing the carrier of abusing its dominant position to restrict travel agencies’ access to its services. The fine follows a similar move by the antitrust regulator on Monday, when US tech giant Apple was penalized €98 million for alleged market abuse…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday signed the state’s ₦892 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to a production-driven economic strategy aimed at sustainable growth and reduced dependence on federal allocations. Speaking shortly after the budget signing ceremony at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Consumers paid an average of ₦1,061 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in November 2025, according to the latest Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report showed that the average price represented a 12.59 per cent decline…
By Ayomide Otitoju Makinde Says He Earned Millions Before Wike Finished Law School, Accuses FCT Minister of Undermining PDP Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he achieved significant international financial success long before the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, began his legal career. Makinde made the remarks during a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pernod Ricard Nigeria, part of the global spirits and wine group Pernod Ricard, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign in Lagos to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving and promote responsible drinking among road users. The campaign, themed “Take…
