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  • Nigeria’s Tax Reforms: Stopping Corruption Key to Success

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s Tax Reforms: Stopping Corruption Key to Success

    Nigeria’s recently enacted tax reforms risk falling short of their goals unless systemic corruption and inequities are urgently addressed, a leading academic has warned. John Uzoma Ihedinihu, a professor of accounting and taxation at Michael […]

  • NNPC Wins Court Appeal Over Ararume Sack, Avoids ₦5 Billion Damages in Oil Sector Dispute

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on NNPC Wins Court Appeal Over Ararume Sack, Avoids ₦5 Billion Damages in Oil Sector Dispute

    Nigeria’s state-owned energy company, NNPC Limited, has secured a pivotal legal victory that rescues it from a potential ₦5 billion (approximately $3.3 million) damages payout in a high-profile dispute with former senator and businessman Ifeanyi […]

  • Nigeria Revokes 1,000 Mining Licenses to Boost Industrial Growth

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Revokes 1,000 Mining Licenses to Boost Industrial Growth

    Nigeria’s federal government has announced a major crackdown on inactive mining licenses while outlining ambitious plans to revitalize its steel industry as part of broader economic reforms. At the inaugural National Steel Summit in Abuja, […]

  • Bwala Counters North’s 2027 Tinubu Opposition Claims

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Bwala Counters North’s 2027 Tinubu Opposition Claims

    A senior aide to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has pushed back against claims by a former government official that northern leaders are mobilizing to challenge the administration in the 2027 elections, insisting the region remains […]

  • Bitcoin Surges to Record High as Yen Jumps on Japan Rate Hike Bets

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Bitcoin Surges to Record High as Yen Jumps on Japan Rate Hike Bets

    Bitcoin reached an all-time high in Asian trading hours Thursday, propelled by shifting monetary policy expectations in Japan and renewed optimism in cryptocurrency markets. The digital asset briefly surpassed $124,500 early in the session before […]

  • NNPCL Wins Appeal Over Ararume’s Removal, Avoids N5bn Payout

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on NNPCL Wins Appeal Over Ararume’s Removal, Avoids N5bn Payout

    Nigerian oil giant NNPC Limited has successfully overturned a court order that previously required it to pay approximately $6.2 million* (N5 billion) to former board chairman Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, marking a pivotal legal and financial […]

  • Governor Sule Urges Vigilance, Faster Trials Post Keffi Jailbreak

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Governor Sule Urges Vigilance, Faster Trials Post Keffi Jailbreak

    Following a security breach at the Keffi Medium Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Governor Abdullahi Sule has urged residents to remain alert and report suspicious activities to authorities. The call comes after 16 inmates […]

  • Bwala: Peter Obi’s 2027 Bid Falters as Votes Halved

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Bwala: Peter Obi’s 2027 Bid Falters as Votes Halved

    Daniel Bwala, a senior adviser to Nigeria’s presidency, has claimed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State, will not secure a presidential nomination from any political party […]

  • Nigerian Govt Approves N142bn for Six Nationwide Bus Terminals

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Govt Approves N142bn for Six Nationwide Bus Terminals

    The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to allocate N142 billion (approximately $94 million) for the construction of six modern bus terminals nationwide, marking its first major transport infrastructure initiative beyond road development. Approved during a […]

  • Hungary Slams Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Key EU Oil Pipeline

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Hungary Slams Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Key EU Oil Pipeline

    Hungary has accused Ukraine of jeopardizing its energy security after a reported drone strike targeted a critical section of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia’s Bryansk Region. The incident has escalated tensions between Budapest and […]

  • US Eases Sanctions on Russia for Alaska Summit, Focus on Ukraine Talks

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on US Eases Sanctions on Russia for Alaska Summit, Focus on Ukraine Talks

    The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary relaxation of certain sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, clearing financial hurdles for logistical preparations ahead of a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir […]

  • Benue Now Leads Nigeria in Human Trafficking Cases, NAPTIP Reports

    By Ifunanya | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Benue Now Leads Nigeria in Human Trafficking Cases, NAPTIP Reports

    Benue State has emerged as Nigeria’s new hotspot for human trafficking, surpassing Edo State in reported cases amid rising instability and exploitation of vulnerable populations. The alarming shift was disclosed by Binta Bello, Director-General of […]

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