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Nigeria’s gross external reserves have climbed to a historic 17-year high of 50.12 billion dollars, recording an extraordinary 30.9 per cent expansion year-on-year. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that the current liquid buffer has reached its highest operational peak since late 2009. This massive accretion represents a substantial increase of nearly 12…
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has recovered 521.8 million naira in unremitted Value Added Tax from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The recovery followed a legislative inquiry into systemic revenue leakages and non-compliance with standard operating procedures by public institutions. The retrieved funds represent unremitted tax deductions on fees collected through the Remita…
The United States has approved entry visas for the Iranian national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup. American officials confirmed the diplomatic clearance on Friday, resolving an administrative standoff just days before the tournament begins. The decision allows the playing squad to enter the country despite severe geopolitical hostilities between Washington and Tehran….
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a legislative motion seeking a comprehensive probe into national military spending and defense procurement. Lawmakers defeated the proposed investigation during a tense plenary session following strong pushback from the chamber’s leadership. The upper house argued that exposing detailed defense expenditure during active operations could compromise national security and weaken troop…
The Federal Government has launched new technical and operational guidelines to accelerate the integration of solar mini-grids into existing electricity distribution networks. Developed by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, the framework establishes uniform standards for connecting decentralised renewable energy systems to the national grid. The policy aims to expand electricity access across unserved and…
Nigeria and Liberia intend to pool their maritime resources to expand economic opportunities and train young sailors. Dayo Mobereola, the head of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, hosted the Liberian Envoy, Dapo Akinosun, in Lagos to finalize the details. Both nations want to secure a larger share of the global shipping market by…
The Nigerian naira appreciated slightly against the United States dollar on Monday morning to open the trading week on a positive note. Data from the official foreign exchange market showed the local currency strengthened to 1,370.98 naira per dollar. This subtle gain marks a recovery from the sharper swings observed late last month. Local currency…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has asked President Bola Tinubu to consider raising the national minimum wage to 100,000 naira. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who chairs the forum, proposed a weekend meeting at the presidential residence in Lagos. The governors cite relentless inflation and the soaring cost of living as major reasons for the upward…
Washington has sent another group of West African migrants to Ghana under its controversial third-country deportation policy. The latest flight arrived in Accra carrying several individuals, including at least one person with active legal protections against deportation. Human rights lawyers involved in the case confirmed the arrival, which marks an intensification of the bilateral arrangement…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja dismissed a massive $19.6m lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, terminating a prolonged battle over disputed professional fees. Justice Hamza Mu’azu threw out the case filed by Alternate Dimensions Ventures Limited, ruling that the firm’s claims completely lacked legal merit. The legal victory insulates the…
