Cross River Declares Work-Free Day, Governor Eno Reopens Ibom Plaza, Unveils Urban Tourism Push
CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has declared December 29, 2025, a work-free day to enable residents participate fully in the 2025 Carnival Calabar festivities. The declaration followed earlier federal approval of December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations. According to […]
Less Than 10m Nigerians Pay Tax Regularly, Official Reveals
Fewer than 10 million people in Nigeria are currently active tax payers, according to the head of the country’s Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele. Speaking at the Lagos State Tax Reform Summit in Ikeja, Mr Oyedele said the figure highlights the urgent need for effective implementation of Nigeria’s ongoing tax […]
Cross River Clarifies Library Photo Rules, Says Library Filming Now Regulated
CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has clarified regulations restricting photography and videography at the State Library Complex, citing public order, asset protection and user welfare amid rising holiday traffic and festival-driven visits. In a press statement dated December 18, 2025, the Ministry of Information said unregulated filming at the recently reopened facility had […]
FG Files New Money Laundering Charges Against Former Justice Minister Malami
The federal government has filed fresh money laundering charges against a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Court documents show that the charges relate to alleged financial transactions involving more than ₦1bn (£800,000), which prosecutors say were linked to unlawful activities. The 16-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025 was […]
Dangote Explains Why His Cement Sells For Less Outside Nigeria
The president of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said high taxes and regulatory charges in Nigeria are the main reason cement produced by his company is sold more cheaply abroad than at home. Speaking on the price differences between locally sold and exported cement, Mr Dangote said exporting allows the company to avoid several taxes […]
Edo Govt Storms Kidnappers Den, Pulls Down Hideouts Along Okpella–Okene Expressway
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has pulled down illegal structures and shanties used as hideouts for suspected kidnappers along the Okpella–Okene Expressway. The demolished structures, located at the Obu/Oguda/Bua Cement Axis, were uncovered through intelligence reports and investigations as operational bases from which kidnappers allegedly carried out their nefarious activities. This […]
COAS Gives Marching Order To Troops To Send Criminals In Nigeria’s South West Packing
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has given a marching order to troops operating within the 2 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) to intensify offensive operations and decisively flush and send out all criminal elements threatening the peace and security in the area. The directive was given […]
FG Fulfils Housing, Land Pledge to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Super Eagles with houses and plots of land following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received official certificates for the housing units and land allocated to them by President Bola […]
NCAA to Sanction Airlines Over Repeated Flight Delays
Nigeria’s aviation regulator has warned domestic airlines that they could face sanctions over persistent flight delays and failure to properly care for passengers. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it has recorded repeated breaches of consumer protection rules, particularly during periods of flight disruption. In a statement posted on social media platform X on […]
FIRS Makes NIN Nigerians Automatic Tax ID
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has automatically become a tax ID for Nigerians. The development comes in the wake of conversations surrounding a provision of the tax laws mandating a Tax ID for bank account ownership. Speaking in a public awareness campaign […]