…sector capable of generating more foreign exchange than crude oil. “Oil is a diminishing asset,” he said, “but productive land, properly managed, can create wealth for generations.” On the 2027 elections and political realignments which has exposed his inability to remain in one party and build it, Obi argued that poli…

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order. The Ministry’s Head , Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, in a statement,…

…need to be well taken care of. Morale is very low,” Ndume said. He urged the Tinubu administration to urgently review the pay of soldiers and other security personnel. “The Federal Government should increase the remuneration of the Army and other security agencies. Their basic salary should not be less than the Naira e…

…Saturday. Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League. The 22-year-old centre-back joined City from French side Lens in January 2025. He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matc…

…for 100 wives of junior police officers has ended in Delta State. The programme, organised by the Nigeria Police Force Trust Fund (NPFTF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, focused on tailoring and hairdressing for the officers’ wives in the state. Seventy-nine participants received training in […] The pos…

…had its origin in the Presidential Economic Advisory Council inaugurated during the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari on October 9, 2019. By the time preparation of the 2026 Budget began, official instruments had already been issued by the institutions charged with those functions.The Office of the…

…attributed this resilience to the wider adoption of local financing mechanisms, including green bonds, credit guarantees and wholesale debt facilities, which have helped sustain funding across key sectors.Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) remain the largest providers of impact capital, while local institutions su…

…convinced Maresca that he is the profile City need should Rodri depart.Rodri, City's Spanish midfielder and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, is said to be attracted to a move to Real Madrid, per Metro. His potential exit would leave a significant gap in City's squad, and the club appears to be assessing wide attacking options…

…in the semi-finals blunted his campaign, Sky Sports reports.The English forward finished with six goals but without the finalist's platform he needed, and with no club trophy in Europe to supplement his case.Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot and became the tournament's all-time leading scorer, also winning the award for t…

…to approved planning standards. The affected structures include vacant plots, unfinished buildings, and properties with unauthorised structural extensions, according to a statement posted by the state government on its official Facebook page on Friday. The exercise was led by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical…

…a more fundamental question: what has changed in their communities since the current administrations assumed office? Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation When the council chairmen were inaugurated two years ago, expectations were high. Their campaign promise…

…more valuable than immunity from eviction, the restoration of public confidence. The punishment for failure would probably be another viral moment. But unlike an actual reality show, the consequences here are very real. The Senate is not a television house. It is not a contest to determine who can deliver the sharpest…

…directed all event centres, MCs, event planners and other stakeholders involved in organising social events to comply fully with the directive, warning that any individual or organisation found violating the suspension may face appropriate legal sanctions in accordance with the laws enforced by the board. The board als…

…the Madrid region, among them more than 1,200 elderly and disabled people, French and Spanish officials said. Madrid and Paris have called in EU help as flames whipped up by strong winds and boosted by drought tore through tinder-dry forests. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said France had never before seen such…

…qualify as an NRA member. To be a coach, you must have the minimum qualification of the NIS as a coach and to be a member of the players’ union, you must have played professionally. That is the qualification. Now tell me what qualifies the FA Chairmen? Nothing.” Fuludu said, the fight to correct the imbalance has been…

…years, I suffered to raise them. Who knows whether there was a governor, president, minister, lecturer, lawyer, or military officer among them? I am telling you that no amount of money can heal the pain of this loss. As a parent, you know the pain of losing one child. You know the wound it leaves in your heart. Therefo…

…Engineering at the University of Ife, not OAU. I graduated at 20. I didn’t finish my National Youth Service Corps at 21 before I got a job immediately with the Nigerian Air Force, then moved to Cadbury Nigeria Plc. I later joined Shell, where I retired. Why did you say you weren’t intelligent? There are more intelligen…

…has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university strongly disputes the allegations and offers a sharply contrasting account of events A dream…

…of Community Interest Groups (CIGs), explaining that beneficiaries would be organised into groups based on the project’s focus areas to ensure effective coordination, specialised training and practical demonstrations. She noted that each group would have clearly defined leadership and responsibilities to promote inclus…

…Maduro is set to go on trial in the United States next year. But Trump and his administration have been far cagier on the likelihood of elections. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in June that Venezuela needs a free press and a new electoral commission first. Controversial 2024 presidential elections returned aut…

…International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s perceived bias, the nation’s foreign minister said Friday. The announcement comes amid an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had informed the United Nations of it…

…with Umudim under the community’s rotation arrangement. Osumuo said Nzuko Ora Nnewi recognises a four-year rotational tenure for elective offices within the community and that issues relating to the statutory tenure of local government chairmen are matters for the government to determine. He said he had assured represe…

…Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development.” Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described Nigeria’s diaspora as one of the country’s greatest strategic assets, saying the government was determined to harness its expertise beyond remittances and…

…be communicated separately.The twin shake-ups within 48 hours signal a significant reorganisation of Governor Sule's administration, with the changes touching portfolios ranging from health and education to political affairs and chieftaincy matters.APC governor sacks 6 commissioners Recall that Governor Sule approved a…

…their actions prevented what could have been a devastating attack. Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan described the discovery as "very worrying" but welcomed the swift response by security agencies.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) also commended the operation, reaffirming its commitment to working…