Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian Legion gets first appointed female Chair Grace Henry Nigerian Legion gets first appointed female Chair President Bola Tinubu has named Grace Henry as the Chairman of the National Council of the Nigerian Legion, the first woman to hold the position. This is contained in a statement by Chief Abdul Lauya, Senior Special Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Digital Communications, on Thursday in Abuja. Lauya said the appointment marked a significant milestone as Ms Henry became the first female and first non-commissioned officer to assume the leadership of Nigeria’s foremost veterans’ organisation. He said the appointment, conveyed through…

VAT on food, education, healthcare removed – FG VAT on food, education, healthcare removed – FG … relief for Nigerian families expected. The newly enacted tax reform laws in Nigeria will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, according to the Executive Chairman of the National Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji. The delayed implementation is intended to give the government and stakeholders ample time to prepare, educate the public, and align with Nigeria’s fiscal calendar. Speaking at the State House after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the tax laws into effect, Adedeji emphasized that the six-month transition period aligns…

Nigeria’s instant payment system recognized among world’s best – CBN CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso Nigeria’s instant payment system recognized among world’s best – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared the country’s instant payment system as one of the most advanced globally, citing years of reforms and innovation that have reshaped the nation’s financial landscape. Director of Payments System Policy at the CBN, Mr Musa Jimoh, made this known on Thursday during the FintechNGR Quarter Two Regulators’ Forum Webinar, themed “Beyond Compliance: Unlocking Innovation with Nigeria’s Open Banking Framework.” According to Jimoh, Nigeria’s payment ecosystem has evolved significantly, fuelled…

Tinubu reconciles Fubara, Wike, Rivers Assembly Members Tinubu reconciles Fubara, Wike, Rivers Assembly Members President Bola Tinubu on Thursday initiated a crucial reconciliation meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with key figures in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis. The closed-door session included suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, suspended Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and other Rivers State Assembly members. The high-stakes meeting represents a significant diplomatic intervention by the presidency to resolve the protracted political standoff that has disrupted governance in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State. The crisis stems from a bitter feud between Governor Fubara…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Back For “Dream Count” Literary Tour Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Back For “Dream Count” Literary Tour Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is ready to embark on a highly anticipated homecoming tour to mark the release of her latest novel, “Dream Count” – her first work of fiction in over a decade. The 12-day tour which takes effect from June 27 to July 8, 2025, will take the internationally acclaimed writer across Nigeria for a series of exclusive literary events. Kicking off with ticketed book events in Lagos and Abuja, promising audiences “intimate evenings of poetry, music, and live…

FG’s Consumer Credit disbursement starts in Abia CrediCorp FG’s Consumer Credit disbursement starts in Abia * Ready to boost the quality of life of the people. Federal Government has began the disbursement of consumer credit to some market women in Abia through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation. Launching the disbursement in Aba on Thursday, the Managing Director of CREDICORP, Mr Uzoma Nwagba, said the scheme would enable citizens to access goods and services on credit. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that CREDICORP is a government-owned development finance institution committed to enhancing consumer credit access. Nwagba, represented by the Executive…

New tax laws to favour poor Nigerians – Oyedele Taiwo Oyedele New tax laws to favour poor Nigerians – Oyedele *Effective from 2026, January 1. The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday, described the newly signed tax laws as “pro-poor,” saying they will ease the burden on low-income earners, small business owners, and everyday Nigerians. Oyedele made the disclosure while speaking to State House correspondents shortly after President Bola Tinubu signed four tax bills into law. He said “More than 1/3 of workers in both the private and public sectors will now…

Schengen countries offering 5-year visa programme Schengen countries offering 5-year visa programme Nigerians with a strong travel history now have more incentive to explore European countries, thanks to the five-year multiple entry Schengen visa. This long-term visa offers travelers the freedom to enter any of the 29 Schengen countries multiple times over five years: provided no stay exceeds 90 days within any 180-day window. Designed primarily for frequent travelers, business professionals, and individuals with consistent international travel records, the visa eliminates the hassle of reapplying for short-term permits. It reduces visa processing time, lowers application costs, and simplifies the documentation…

Application Fee For PPL License Extension Is $5,000 – NUPRC Application Fee For PPL License Extension Is $5,000 – NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has written to holders of around 40 Petroleum Prospecting Licences in Nigeria, notifying them of licence expiration and stating the conditions for extension. The letter was recently sent to affected PPL holders, and Nigerians have been reacting. In the letter signed by NUPRC, Chief Executive Officer Gbenga Komolafe revealed that extending the validity of a PPL license would cost $5,000 as an application fee. According to him, the PPL was approved on the 28th…

Gbajabiamila marks 63rd birthday, settling N50m medical bills Gbajabiamila marks 63rd birthday, settling N50m medical bills The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila gave out N50 million for payment of the medical bills of patients at some patients in Lagos on Wednesday to commemorate his 63rd birth anniversary. Some of the beneficiaries were selected from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba; Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital, Surulere; Randle General Hospital, Surulere; Gbaja Maternal and Child Care Hospital, Surulere and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. Presenting a cheque to a patient at Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital,…