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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed speculations of conflicts with state governors over local government autonomy, calling for collaboration to drive grassroots development. “There were gossips that we had disagreements on local…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, describing them as detrimental to national unity and poorly timed. Speaking through Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo during a New Year celebration in Kano,…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged robust support for Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, describing the nation as a “valued sister country.” Speaking at the launch of South Africa’s G20 presidency in Cape Town on…

The Senate, on Wednesday, amended a bill to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for offenders exporting maize in large commercial quantities. The bill, initially passed by the House…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reiterated the importance of preventive strategies in the fight against corruption. Speaking at a National…

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns over the contentious Tax Reform Bills. This directive comes amidst mounting opposition from northern lawmakers,…

By Staff Reporter The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to focus on the transformative benefits of the proposed tax reform bills, urging that a few contentious provisions should…

A total of 229 Nigerian police officers have been killed between January 2023 and October 2024, highlighting the rising dangers faced by law enforcement personnel. Daily Trust investigations reveal that the officers fell victim to…

Workers in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, and Cross River states have embarked on a week-long strike to demand the implementation of the new national minimum wage. Public offices, including state assemblies, courts, and ministries,…

The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly are skewed to impoverish northern Nigeria while favouring Lagos and Rivers states. In a statement released on Monday,…

The Federal Government has revealed plans to privatise Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna as part of its oil sector reforms. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media to President Bola Tinubu,…

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 2024, attributing it to his administration’s economic reforms but acknowledged the need for further action to improve living standards. In a statement by…

The Nigerian government will pursue further borrowing to finance its budget, despite surpassing revenue targets in several sectors, Finance Minister Wale Edun has revealed. Speaking before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance…

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has advanced 11 candidates to the final stage of the permanent secretary selection process, a memo obtained by journalists reveals. The memo, signed by Dr Emmanuel…

In a major step towards revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) of Brazil. The partnership aims to boost private sector…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly this week, according to the Senate. The announcement comes as the Senate Committee on Finance intensifies its review of the Medium-Term Expenditure…

In a significant boost to education and staff welfare, the College of Education (COE), Gumel, has commended Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for his decisive intervention in addressing long-standing issues affecting the…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that 20.8 per cent of Nigerian households relied on borrowing food or seeking assistance from friends and relatives to survive in the past 30 days. This alarming statistic highlights…

In a landmark collaboration, the Jigawa State Government and the IshK Tolaram Foundation have provided custom-made prosthetic limbs to individuals with disabilities in the state. The initiative, aimed at enhancing mobility and…