CITN President Innocent Ohagwa outlines the pillars for Nigeria's new tax reform success: sustained implementation, capacity building & stakeholder engagement. Learn how the reforms aim to harmonize taxes and boost revenue.
NANS raises alarm over abandoned Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco, citing hardship and a death. Government denies claims, citing fiscal constraints. Read the full story.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda asserts party decisions flow from national level, not governors. He explains the absence of a Board of Trustees and the institutional structure.
Nigeria's reliance on imported petrol surges to 1.8 million metric tonnes as local refining falters. New regulators face pressure to fix the oil sector amid a price war. Read the full analysis.
Ogoni stakeholders commend Magnus Abe and Kenneth Kobani's nominations to NUPRC and NMDPRA boards but insist appointments don't signal oil resumption. They demand environmental cleanup first.
Dangote Refinery dismisses false shutdown claims, confirms daily production of 50 million litres of PMS and maintains N699/litre price. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike celebrates the nomination of Kenneth Kobani to the NMDPRA board by President Bola Tinubu. Read about the political implications and public reactions.
President Bola Tinubu has sent 21 nominees for the boards of NUPRC and NMDPRA to the Senate for confirmation, aiming to strengthen governance and PIA reforms. Read the full list.
President Bola Tinubu has sent 21 nominees for the boards of NMDPRA and NUPRC to the Senate for confirmation. This move aims to advance reforms in Nigeria's crucial oil and gas sector.
FERMA's Joint Union refutes media reports of board interference, calling them forged and malicious. They demand retraction and pledge support to the agency's leadership.
Aliko Dangote emerges as a 2025 hero, slashing fuel prices and challenging regulatory corruption. His 'no gree' stance echoes a national demand for accountability and consumer rights. Read the full story.
The Joint Tax Board has launched a unified portal for Nigerians to retrieve their Tax Identification Number digitally using NIN or CAC details. Follow our step-by-step guide to access your 13-digit Tax ID from January 1, 2026.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Nigeria's new tax ID portal goes live January 1, 2026. Your NIN becomes your tax number. Learn how to retrieve your ID and what it means for you.
Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Enugu State and Nigeria bid farewell to Chief Rex Onyeabo, a PDP founding father, technocrat, and devout Catholic. His legacy of public service and faith is honoured.
Nigeria's oil sector faced major tensions in 2025 as Dangote Refinery clashed with unions, marketers, and regulators over labour rights, pricing, and market control. Explore the full review of the crisis and its implications for 2026.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
Peter Obi shifts the Dangote-Farouk debate to Nigeria's education inequality, showing how $5m could build 25 schools for 6,000 students. A call for public conscience.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
A registered nurse at Duke Health is charged with sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients. Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, faces multiple felonies and had his nursing license suspended. Duke Health has a zero-tolerance policy and is cooperating with police.
Despite the Petroleum Industry Act, Nigeria's oil sector remains mired in opacity. NEITI recovers billions, but Dangote Refinery clashes with NMDPRA, exposing deep-seated governance failures. Read the full analysis.
The ICPC has summoned business magnate Aliko Dangote to appear before its investigators regarding his petition alleging corruption against former NMDPRA MD Ahmed Farouk. Read the full details.
The ICPC has invited Aliko Dangote to provide evidence in his corruption petition against former NMDPRA MD Farouk Ahmed, who allegedly misused over $7 million in public funds. The probe continues despite Ahmed's resignation.
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
Dangote Refinery announces a new petrol price of N699 per litre at its Lagos gantry, offering hope for cheaper fuel nationwide. Nigerians react as calls grow to end fuel imports.
Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N699 per litre at its Lagos gantry, exciting Nigerians and prompting calls to end fuel imports. Read public reactions and details.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Saidu Mohammed and Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as CEOs of NMDPRA and NUPRC. Read about their confirmation process and the expectations for Nigeria's oil sector.
The Senate has confirmed new heads for Nigeria's oil regulatory bodies following the resignations of Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe amid serious corruption allegations from Aliko Dangote. Read the full details of the scandal and swift political response