Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Reasons for higher cost of cement in Nigeria compare to overseas Aliko Dangote … tax overburden stands out as influencer of price. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has attributed the higher domestic price of his company’s cement to Nigeria’s heavy tax burden and regulatory framework. Speaking on the price disparity between local and exported cement, Dangote explained that exporting allows his company to bypass numerous taxes that significantly inflate production costs domestically. “When you look at my invoice, the cement I export is cheaper than the one I’m selling domestically, because that’s how exports work,” he said. He detailed…

PZ half-year profit at N21.4bn in November … equity rose to N4.1bn from negative position of N17.3bn. PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc returned to profitability in the half year ended November 30, 2025, posting a profit after tax of N21.4bn, a reversal from the N7.0bn loss recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. In its financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday, the consumer goods company’s unaudited interim results showed that revenue rose by 33 per cent to N127.9bn from N96.5bn a year earlier, reflecting improved pricing, volume growth and stronger market conditions. Operating profit stood at N38.0bn,…

Rewards ready for Falcons, D’Tigress collection – NSC Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that the rewards of houses, national honours and cash awards of Naira equivalent of $100,000, awarded by President Bola Tinubu to the Super Falcons and the D’Tigress, have been processed and are ready for collection. Dikko confirmed this on Monday in Fez, Morocco, while presenting the Super Eagles’ certificates for national honours and title documents to housing allocations in either Abuja or Lagos and land grants in Abuja for winning silver at the 2023 AFCON. The fulfillment of the Super Eagles’ rewards…

NCC Ranks On Top 3 MDAs For Best Website Performance In 2025 Engr. Abraham Oshadame (left), Executive Commissioner, Technical Standards, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on behalf of Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, accepted a website performance award from Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi, DG, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at the BPSR office …the award presentation took place at BPSR’s Office on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government…

US restrictions to Nigerians visas issuance begins Jan 1, 2026 Trump The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) under Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” Nigeria is among 19 countries affected, including Angola, Benin, Cuba, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. The suspension covers nonimmigrant visas such…

Troost-Ekong gets national honour ~ MFR, certificate issued File copy: Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong Recent retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been honoured with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic certificate from President Bola Tinubu, after Monday’s conferment. Troost-Ekong made public the receipt of the official certificate on X on Tuesday, describing it as a proud moment for him and his family. “I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour. “I have been…

FG, World Bank to use $500m programme for basic education, healthcare delivery File photo: World Bank … bridging gaps between healthcare and education. The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has begun the implementation of a $500 million Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme, aimed at strengthening financial and human resource management in basic education and primary healthcare across the country. The National Coordinator of the HOPE-Governance Programme, Assad Hassan, confirmed the commencement on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Deborah Odoh, where the…

Christmas: NRC slashes 50% off Nigerian train services nationwide NRC Train  … offer runs from December 23rd to January 4, 2026. The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, on Tuesday started its 50 per cent discounted Yuletide train services nationwide, recording a strong passenger turnout as Nigerians moved early to take advantage of reduced fares for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Across major rail corridors, including the Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna standard gauge lines, as well as key narrow gauge routes, stations witnessed brisk activity with several departures operating near full capacity. Officials said advance bookings and early-morning traffic reflected widespread public…

LAWMA Recognises Best Performing Staff …as corp member gets automatic employment The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has honoured outstanding members of its workforce, at a productivity award ceremony, held at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa. The event saw a corp member getting automatic employment, while some temporary staff got full employment. The event, which brought together members of the management and staff from various departments, and operational districts, was meant to recognise and appreciate staff diligence, hard-work, professionalism and exceptional commitment to service delivery. In his address, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commended the awardees across…

New NCC Board Reassures Of Commitment To Driving Nigeria’s Digital Economy To further strengthen Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has presented a newly constituted Board. The new Board recently held its induction retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, targeted at aligning governance priorities with the Commission’s strategic mandate while enhancing members’ understanding of their regulatory responsibilities. The retreat, chaired by NCC Board member, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, provided a forum for robust engagement between the Board and the Commission’s Management. It also served as an opportunity for the NCC to reaffirm its critical role as a catalyst…