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  • Electricity Subsidy to Be Shared by All Governments from 2026

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Electricity Subsidy to Be Shared by All Governments from 2026

    The Nigerian government will end its sole funding of electricity subsidies from 2026, shifting to a cost-sharing model among federal, state, and local tiers. The change, directed by President Bola Tinubu, aims to resolve hidden […]

  • Labour Party Crisis: Abure Rejects Otti’s Reconciliation Move

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Labour Party Crisis: Abure Rejects Otti’s Reconciliation Move

    The internal crisis within Nigeria’s opposition Labour Party (LP) escalated sharply on Monday as the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) formally rejected a reconciliation proposal from Abia State Governor Alex Otti, branding the move […]

  • 10% WHT on Savings Interest Outrages Nigerian Investors

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on 10% WHT on Savings Interest Outrages Nigerian Investors

    Nigerian investors and savings account holders have voiced significant frustration after fintech banks began deducting a 10 percent Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earnings, a move many mistakenly linked to new tax laws. The deductions, […]

  • The Pitt Interrogates TikTok Doctors’ Medical Authority

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on The Pitt Interrogates TikTok Doctors’ Medical Authority

    ‘The Pitt’ Explores Trust in Medicine Through the Lens of Social Media In its second season, the HBO medical drama The Pitt is examining how social media, particularly TikTok, is reshaping patient-doctor relationships and medical […]

  • Mediation by Russia, Turkey Shifts US Iran Policy to Talks

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Mediation by Russia, Turkey Shifts US Iran Policy to Talks

    President Donald Trump has signaled a shift from recent military posturing toward diplomacy with Iran, as mediation efforts led by Russia, Turkey, and Qatar gain momentum. The change follows weeks of heightened U.S. pressure and […]

  • Bimbo Akintola: Nollywood Acting Pay Not Enough for Luxury

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Bimbo Akintola: Nollywood Acting Pay Not Enough for Luxury

    Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has addressed the widespread perception of wealth among her colleagues, stating that typical acting fees within Nigeria’s film industry are insufficient to support extravagant lifestyles. She attributed the lavish displays […]

  • PDP Leadership Vindicated by Court After 2025 Challenges

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on PDP Leadership Vindicated by Court After 2025 Challenges

    PDP Chairman Says 2025 Was ‘Testing Period’ as Court Ruling Vindicates Leadership The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) endured a difficult year of internal conflict in 2025, but a recent court judgement has now validated the […]

  • Northern Nigeria Leadership Failure Not Tinubu: Ex-Buhari Aide

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Northern Nigeria Leadership Failure Not Tinubu: Ex-Buhari Aide

    A former senior Nigerian military officer and traditional ruler has issued a strong critique of Northern Nigeria’s political class, arguing the region’s challenges stem from decades of internal leadership failure rather than the policies of […]

  • Man Utd, Man City Loan Deals for Biancheri and Phillips

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Man Utd, Man City Loan Deals for Biancheri and Phillips

    Manchester United and Manchester City have both completed loan transfers for young players, moving Gabriele Biancheri and Kalvin Phillips to Championship clubs for the remainder of the season. Manchester United secured a loan move for […]

  • Africa Energy Bank HQ Handover by Nigeria Marks Milestone

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Africa Energy Bank HQ Handover by Nigeria Marks Milestone

    Nigeria has formally handed over a fully furnished headquarters for the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) in Abuja, a key step toward launching the institution aimed at securing financing for oil and gas projects across the […]

  • PAC Presses OAuGF for Timely 2023-2025 Audit Reports

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on PAC Presses OAuGF for Timely 2023-2025 Audit Reports

    Nigerian Parliamentary Committee Presses for Timely Audit Reports to Strengthen Oversight ABUJA — Nigeria’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has expressed serious concern over the persistent delay in the submission of […]

  • Naira Gains Against US Dollar in Official FX to 2-Year High

    By Ifunanya | February 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Gains Against US Dollar in Official FX to 2-Year High

    The Nigerian naira strengthened to its highest level against the US dollar in two years on the official foreign exchange market, reflecting a period of sustained appreciation supported by rising external reserves. Data from the […]

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