Thursday, November 12, 2026

NationWide

September 5, 2025

Nigeria aims to be among top 50 AI-ready countries: FG

Ms Usman emphasised the importance of contextualising AI policies to address the country’s specific problems and challenges.

Director General of the NPA, Hadiza Bala-Usman.
September 5, 2025

Nigeria reaffirms support for nuclear weapons-free world

Nigeria lauded the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) for its steadfast efforts in pursuit of a nuclear‑test‑free world.

Bola Tinubu
September 5, 2025

Tinubu’s 5% tax on fuel won’t start in January; finance minister to announce date: Presidency

The Tinubu-led government stated that the tax law will not take effect in January 2026, but rather whenever Mr Edun decides to implement it.

Taiwo Oyedele
September 5, 2025

Customs automate excise registration to bolster revenue

The NCS had announced in August plans to phase out the manual ERS and replace it with an automated ERS as part of efforts to modernise its excise operations.

CUSTOMS OFFICERS
September 5, 2025

Be patient with Tinubu; better days ahead, Elliot tells Nigerians

Mr Elliot said Mr Tinubu’s administration had made improvements in the economy, agriculture, infrastructure, health, and education, among others.

Desmond Elliot
September 5, 2025

FG mulls presidential task team on good architecture

Mr Shettima, who urged the architects to support the current administration, described Mr Tinubu as “a compassionate leader who won’t even want to hurt a fly.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima
September 4, 2025

FG eyes 10 billion SCF gas production by 2030

He said the country had made progress toward a more competitive and investor-friendly environment.

Wale Edun (Credit; Cable)
September 4, 2025

FG inaugurates steering committee on humanitarian affairs, poverty reduction

He said the committee would also ensure that the outcomes of the meeting aligned with national priorities.

Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
September 4, 2025

FG mulls new fiscal policies to boost health financing

He stressed that fiscal policies must go beyond revenue mobilisation to influence healthy behaviours.

Taiwo Oyedele
September 4, 2025

Lawyer writes Tinubu, seeks Raye’s NYSC discharge certificate

Ms Uguamaye alleged that the NYSC withheld her discharge certificate in retaliation for her criticism of Mr Tinubu’s economic policies.

Ushie Rita Uguamaye