Olutayo echoes role of implementation in advancing regional trade

By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi International trade policy and law expert Olusegun Olutayo has underscored the decisive role of implementation in driving the success of regional trade agreements, particularly the African…

FG unveils plans for military hardware production and steel in Ajaokuta

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar-Audu, has announced plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to produce military hardware for…

AGF vows to leverage past expertise for treasury growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant-General of the Federation Mr Shamseldeen B. Ogunjimi said he would collaborate and tap from the wealth of experiences of all Former Accountants -General of the…

Diezani slams EFCC for ‘tricking’ court into forfeiture orders

The former Petroleum Minister who served between 2010 and 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of misleading courts with misrepresented and suppressed facts. She…

FG approves Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro- Allied Airport

. . . 3,000 hectares farm, livestock ranch, Free Trade Zone underway The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba state…

FG sets N25.2tr revenue goal for FIRS in 2025.

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Building on its remarkable performance in 2024, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been entrusted by the federal government to generate N25.2 trillion in 2025. The…

NAICOM, Malaysia partner to boost insurance growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has called for knowledge sharing between Nigeria and the Malaysia insurance…

Tax Reform Bills set for passage as Senate, FIRS clear key hurdles

The Senate is getting set to pass the tax reform bills, as key stakeholders near consensus on previously contentious issues. This is just as the voices against the bills, especially…

NDLEA arrests 274 drug dealers, seizes 788.8kg of drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The command said it also made a…

US moves to return $53m, N77bn linked to Diezani

The United States Government and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding to repatriate the sum of $53 million, N77 billion stolen funds to Nigeria. The…