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Senator Ned Nwoko has released what his team described as a detailed account of events surrounding allegations recently made by his wife, Regina Daniels, including excerpts from a WhatsApp message dated October 17 and references to medical and therapy records. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Senator Ned …

The federal government says it has inaugurated a N40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. In 2025, Minister of Works David Umahi announced the installation of surveillance cameras on the bridge, noting that the move was aimed at preventing suicide attempts. At the …

According to the EFCC chairman, Bello allegedly transferred money directly from the Kogi State Government’s account to a bureau de change and used the funds to pay $720,000 as advance school fees for his child. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the …

Lagos, Nigeria, has once again come alive as 1,216 artistes, delegates, and members of the production team converge in the city for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The figure was announced at the Welcome Soirée for nominees and guests held at the Residence of the …

The Lagos State Government has officially welcomed Africa and the global music community as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) kicked off in Lagos, Nigeria. The Africa’s global music celebration holds from January 7 to 11, 2026, as the cultural fiesta commenced on Wednesday with a …

BY BLAISE UDUNZE As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials’ corridors project cautious optimism. One of the official narratives that expresses renewal of hope and confidence is the projection from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that the economy is expected to …

CIG Motors Co. Ltd has announced the immediate termination of the appointment of its Executive Director, Jubril Arogundade(@JubrilofLagos), following internal investigations that uncovered issues relating to financial misappropriation and abuse of authority. In a statement made available to Nairametrics, the company said the decision followed a period of suspension and …

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strict compliance with public procurement standards and due process in the award of contracts, as part of efforts to ensure value for money and strengthen the fight against corruption. The newly posted Executive Secretary of the State Bureau for Public Procurement, …

Following the implementation of the Tax Act, banks will begin charging a ₦50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 and above from January 1, 2026. The charge, officially known as the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), is a single, one-off ₦50 fee applied to electronic receipts or transfers of …

By BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s new tax identification portal goes live nationwide tomorrow, Friday, January 1, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s fiscal and financial governance. Designed to modernise tax administration and strengthen taxpayer identification, the reform reflects a decisive shift in economic strategy by a government grappling with …