Budget office sets september for delayed reports

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Budget Office of the Federation has pledged to publish outstanding Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs) by the end of September 2025, assuring stakeholders that the delay reflects…

AGF backs career path for tax professionals

AGF backs career path for tax professionalsBarbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamsuddeen Ogunjimi, has expressed commitment to securing formal recognition for tax professionals in…

Immigration hike passport fees to 100k 200k from Sept 1

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has approved a new upward review of passport application fees, pegging the Standard Passport at ₦100,000 and ₦200,000, with the revised charges taking effect from…

Access holdings names Innocent Ike as CEO

Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr Innocent Ike as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, in a move signalling stability and compliance with regulatory standards. The decision…

NSIB opens probe into Abuja–Kaduna train incident

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a full-scale investigation into Tuesday’s derailment of a Kaduna-bound passenger train, assuring Nigerians that the outcome will strengthen safety in the nation’s…

Tinubu imposes ban on raw shea exports

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost processor utilisation, capture higher export value and stabilise the sector.…

Panic as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

Panic gripped passengers on Tuesday after a train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, overturning several carriages and disrupting the busy corridor. According to a report by Punch Online, the…

Atiku confirms 2027 presidential run, vows to tackle poverty

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his bid for the 2027 presidency, framing his ambition around rescuing Nigerians from worsening poverty. Atiku, who flew the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

NLC rejects RMAFC pay review for political office holders

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected plans by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to raise the salaries of political office holders, describing the move as…

Agama stresses transparency, accountability for investor confidence

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has underscored the need for greater accountability and transparency as crucial to strengthening investor…