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NLC Vows to Pursue Urgent Wage Review in 2026
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:22:33 +0000

•To support govts, politicians with pro-people plans Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it will engage governments at all levels in a dialogue to ensure

Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Prom’s 20.07% Stake in Seplat Energy in $500m Transaction
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:22:12 +0000

Peter Uzoho Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has acquired the entire 20.07 percent equity stake (120.4 million ordinary shares) previously held by Maurel & Prom S.A. in

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Partnership with China
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:20:44 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries

FIRS Turns Nigeria Revenue Service, Unveils Official Logo as New Tax Laws Take Effect
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:20:08 +0000

• Court refuses to stop Tinubu from implementing new tax law from January 1  •Budget office defends integrity of tax reform acts amid alteration claims  •Says any potential review must

Aradel Completes Acquisition of 40% Equity Interest in ND Western,  Raises Stake to 81.67%
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:18:54 +0000

Peter Uzoho Aradel Holdings Plc  an indigenous integrated energy company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aradel Energy Limited, has successfully completed the acquisition of an additional equity interest in

Tinubu: With Major Fiscal Reset in 2025, 2026 Will Bring More Robust Economic Growth
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:18:16 +0000

• Insists Nigeria closed 2025 on strong note, recommits to reducing inflation, exceeding 4% GDP  •Lauds states for aligning with national tax harmonisation agenda  •Aims to bring 10m Nigerians into

NIPR Lauds Uba Sani at 55, Cites Peace Gains, Reforms in Kaduna
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:18:03 +0000

• Says flashpoints becalmed, farmers back to fields Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, for what

Abiru Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Vows Deeper Grassroots Empowerment in 2026
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:17:50 +0000

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja As Nigerians usher in the New Year, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has expressed confidence in the country’s economic direction.

Northern Groups Slam Tinubu’s Today’s New Tax Laws’ Rollout, Say It’s Assault on Democracy
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:16:56 +0000

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s insistence on implementing the newly enacted tax reform laws from today, describing the move

Senate Leader: After Sweeping Reforms, Nigeria Poised for Economic Recovery In 2026
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:16:47 +0000

• Assures Nigerians tax reforms will ease hardship Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Wednesday declared that Nigeria is now firmly positioned for full

Stock Market Appreciates by N36.6 Trillion in 2025
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:16:33 +0000

Kayode Tokede  The stock market section of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) appreciated by N36.6 trillion in 2025 on renewed investor confidence following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reforms

Nigerians Can’t Start 2026 with More Taxes, ADC Chief, Kachikwu, Tells Tinubu
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:14:45 +0000

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against introducing additional taxes in the new year.

Bala Mohammed Kicks against Terrorism Tag, Fumes over Alleged Persecution of Opposition
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:14:14 +0000

• If they want war, we will give them war, says Bauchi governor •Laments incarceration of his finance commissioner  •Vows never to join APC Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Governor

Ex-Gov Babangida Aliyu: Why Education Standard is Falling in Northern Nigeria
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:14:08 +0000

Laleye Dipo in Minna Former Niger State governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, has attributed the declining standard of education in the northern part of the country to “ the collapse

Benin Oba Denies Authorising Attack as Obaseki’s Family Backs Pedro’s Legal Redress Bid
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:14:05 +0000

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Obaseki family has said that it is in full support of Don Pedro’s bid to seek redress in a court of law, following his humiliation

Akpabio, Saraki, Amaechi, Makarfi, Other Leaders Preach Unity, Peace in New Year
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:14:02 +0000

Bennett Oghifo in Lagos, John Shiklam in Kaduna and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Prominent Nigerian leaders, yesterday, in their respective new year messages, harped on unity and peace of the

Atiku:2025, Nigeria’s Most Punishing Year Has Ended, APC Drowning Nation in Debt
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:55 +0000

Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice-President Atiku Abubukar has said that Nigerians should be happy that 2025 has ended, describing it as the most punishing year. In a statement, Atiku

Peter Obi Declares ‘Full Membership’ of ADC, Insists New Nigeria Still a Possibility
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:46 +0000

• Attracts federal lawmakers, others to ADC  •Atiku express satisfaction with his defection  •APC: Obi enters Nigeria’s coalition of chaos Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Segun James in Lagos,  Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo

We’ll Reveal Agreement with Fubara Before Tinubu to Rivers People, Says Nyesom Wike
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:37 +0000

• Insists no going back on decision for 2027 Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor,

PDP Appoints Caretaker C’ttees in Cross River, Akwa Ibom
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:25 +0000

Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted Caretaker Committees for its Cross River and Akwa Ibom state chapters, strengthening interim leadership structures pending fresh congresses in

Dafinone: Delta APC Must Unite Ahead 2027
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:17 +0000

Sylvester Idowu in Warri Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State to embrace unity and inclusiveness as the party

Edo NSCDC Operatives Arrest Vandal Of Oil Installation
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:13:03 +0000

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin Operatives of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have arrested a vandal in connection with the destruction of oil

Human Rights Advocate Urges Govt to Arrest Perpetrators Behind Attack on Women Protesting in Kwara
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:12:58 +0000

• As Gov AbdulRazaq denies govts involvement Hammed Shittu in Ilorin A human rights advocate based in Kwara State, Dr. Bilkisu Oniyangi, has urged the state government to fish out

Boko Haram’s 3rd Attack in 6 Days Leaves 14 Dead, Scores Injured in Adamawa State
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:12:33 +0000

Daji Sani in Yola Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack on communities in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State, leaving the villages of Mubang and Zah

Welcome to 2026 and Happy New Tax!
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:50:00 +0000

Olusegun Adeniyi While Nigerians are debating which version of the new tax code is authentic and which is fake, President Bola Tinubu—whom we are told is currently in ‘Europe’ (no