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The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has fixed December 12 for the hearing of an application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court....

Ademola Adeyemi-Bero has been appointed as Nigeria’s Governor for Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as the Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025....

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF)....

The strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress in the Federal Capital Territory has entered its 11th day, with negotiations between the labour unions and Area Council Chairmen at a standstill over the implementation timeline for the N70,000 minimum wage.Speaking in an interview, FCT Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Abdullahi Kabir, revealed that the Area Council Chairmen proposed a January 2025 i...

The House of Representatives may resume debate over the tax bills currently before the National Assembly for consideration and passage. This followed the pledge of the Southern caucus of the Green Chamber, made up of federal lawmakers from 17 states of the federation.On Tuesday, the caucus met over the controversial tax bills and resolved to subject them to thorough legislative scrutiny.The meeting, which ...

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to exercise caution when purchasing goods, following the discovery of expired products in circulation.This warning comes as the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) prepares to prosecute the owner of Blessed Happy Homes Superstore in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, for endangering public health by selling expired items.The superstore, located on 6th Avenue, 13th Road, Festac Town, was re...

The Federal Government has announced an increase in the tax exemption threshold for Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) from ₦25 million to ₦50 million in annual turnover, highlighting the significant benefits of the Tax reform bills for small businesses.According to a statement signed by the management of the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Director General Charles Odii will embark on a sensiti...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a global leader in agricultural exports by 2025. President Tinubu made this pledge at the Road to South-South National Convergence for the Renewed Hope Agenda, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.The President, who was represented by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, outlined his adm...

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has urged Nigerian youths to remain committed to the nation and fight for its transformation, instead of succumbing to the culture of “japa”—a colloquial term for emigrating in search of greener pastures.Ajaero made the call at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the National Youth Council of the NLC held in Abuja.The NLC President lamented the economic challenges faci...