Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senate for its successful passage of the landmark bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs),
President Bola Ahmed has congratulated Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on
A cross section of Nigerians have called on political leaders seeking election in 2027 to prioritise basic amenities, employment, security, and education to improve citizens’ living conditions. The residents
“Nigeria cannot afford to delay,” Akinbode said. “We are in the midst of a preventable public health crisis driven by unhealthy diets and weak regulatory frameworks. Strengthening the SSB tax is not just a fiscal measure; it is a life-saving intervention. Lawmakers have taken an important step. Now they must finish the job.”
By Jude Dike At exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of every month, a miracle occurs. Phones vibrate across the nation. “Happy New Month, dear constituents. May
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to Alhaji Yussuf Garba Ali who clocked 90. In a statement personally signed by him, the president wrote, “I am
TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s top non-interest bank (NIB), has retained its lead as the country’s biggest ethical bank, based on the 2025 regulatory-approved financial statements of all NIBs. The Managing
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items witnessed a month-on-month increase in April 2026. The NBS said
Work has fully resumed at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) following the suspension of the one-day strike embarked upon by the union members. Mr Eniola Akinkuotu, Head,
The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) has called for increased government investment in scientific research, innovation, laboratory infrastructure, and technology incubation centres across tertiary institutions in the country. The
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