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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has stated. In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and … [Read more…]
The city of Enugu became a vibrant canvas of creativity and inspiration as ARTBurst, a Creative Arts Summit organized by GEANCO Foundation, brought together young, talented girls who are beneficiaries of the David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls Program. Designed to nurture artistic talents, ignite imagination, and build confidence, the summit which was held from … [Read more…]
…Ends Multiple Taxation …Enugu Inland Revenue Service becomes autonomous Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed into law the bill to create a one-stop shop for tax collection and administration in Enugu State, thereby ending multiple taxation. Entitled the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (Establishment and Consolidation of Revenue Administration) Law, 2025, the new … [Read more…]
Additional 10% tariff comes into effect on all China exports to US Beijing slaps 15% levy on U.S. LNG, coal; 10% on crude, farm equipment China starts anti-monopoly investigation into Google, imposes controls on rare earth exports Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month Mexico, Canada to bolster border enforcement China on … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu yesterday administered oath of office on eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries and 21 commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The brief ceremony took place inside the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, before the commencement of the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in 2025. The … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, February 3, approved $1 billion to strengthen primary healthcare services across the country. The approval, aimed at boosting the government’s Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme, was announced by the finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, after the FEC) meeting. Edun said the … [Read more…]
…As Danish Govt, businesses seek more investment The Government of Denmark has expressed its eagerness to expand the European nation’s business interests in Enugu State, expressing enthusiasm at partnering with the state in key sectors of the economy and other areas of mutual benefits. Denmark, which is a member of the European Union, stated this … [Read more…]
Local Governments across the country are facing a fresh hurdle in their bid to receive their monthly allocations directly from the Federation Accounts. Each of the 774 local governments is now required to furnish the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a comprehensive audit of its finances for two years as a prerequisite for direct remittance of … [Read more…]
Mr. Sunday Echeji, who allegedly cut off his wife’s hand in a shocking act of domestic violence, was arraigned on Friday (31st of January, 2025) before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu. The charge brought against him was attempted murder, filed under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code (Cap 30, Vol. 1, … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has recued a nine-year old girl allegedly molested by one ‘Baba Michael’ who lives at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo. The survivor is said to have been placed in protective custody and is receiving necessary … [Read more…]
Amanda Azubuike Becomes First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army History has been made as Amanda Azubuike, 57, a Black military officer from Nigeria, has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army, a position no Nigerian woman has ever reached. Her rise through the ranks in this male-dominated field makes her an … [Read more…]
The Nigerian military has announced that troops neutralised 358 terrorists and arrested 431 suspects in January 2025. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, stated on Friday that the military remains committed to counter-terrorism and insurgency operations across the country. Additionally, troops apprehended 59 oil theft suspects and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages. In the South-South … [Read more…]