Tinubu announces OPL 245 settlement

….Resolution Set to Unlock Major Deepwater Investment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the resolution of the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, following a settlement agreement between…

Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The President conveyed Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate…

NAICOM, BPP partner on Insurance compliance in procurement

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening insurance compliance in Nigeria’s public…

Ramadan crescent sighted in Nigeria, fasting begins wednesday — Sultanate

Following the sighting of the crescent moon, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the holy month of…

Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N799/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N699 to N799 per litre, marking a post-festive price realignment aimed at sustaining long-term market…

Gov Yusuf vows to prioritise ‘Kano Agenda’

….Declares end to disrespectful rhetoric Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his recent alignment with a new political platform is driven by a commitment to place the “Kano…

Tax Ombud assures taxpayers of fair treatment, improved compliance

The Office of the Tax Ombud has assured Nigerian taxpayers of improved protection and fair treatment as part of efforts to strengthen confidence and encourage voluntary tax compliance. The assurance…

Kano Governor dumps NNPP amid internal crisis

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing persistent internal disputes and the need to prioritize the welfare of Kano…

Tinubu approves three Ambassadorial postings to US, UK, France

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by…

Tax committee, Ombudsman partner to protect Taxpayers’ Rights

In a move to bolster fair tax administration and increase public trust, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Office of…