The Federal Government has announced the successful conversion of over 100,000 petrol-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the past year, marking what it described as a major milestone in the nation’s push for alternative fuel adoption. Speaking at a sensitisation workshop held in Lagos on Thursday, the Programme Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), Michael Oluwagbemi, said the initiative…

Prominent human rights lawyer and political activist Deji Adeyanju has expressed scepticism over the recent peace accord brokered between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju’s reaction comes in the wake of Thursday night’s high-level meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at resolving the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting brought together Governor Fubara, Minister Nyesom Wike, and members of the Rivers State…

The Lagos State Health District V has intensified efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery through strategic community engagement with key stakeholders across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The Permanent Secretary of the district, Oladapo Asiyanbi, led the engagement session held recently at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat Hall, bringing together representatives of the Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs) and Ward Health Committees (WHCs).…

The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Alausa, to appear before it over claims of unlawful dismissal of vice chancellors and the dissolution of university governing councils across the country. Committee chairman, Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC–Jigawa), made the announcement during a meeting held in Abuja. He said the committee had received numerous petitions alleging that the minister was involved in decisions…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, has announced that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will come into force on January 1, 2026. Speaking to journalists at the State House yesterday, he said the timeline provides the government with a six-month window to adequately plan and sensitise stakeholders about the impending changes. He noted that implementing such reforms requires significant adjustments across all sectors, including regulators, operators, and…

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has given the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, a strict 10-day deadline to address 11 major financial concerns linked to discrepancies in the company’s audited accounts. The committee cautioned that failure to respond within the specified timeframe could lead to serious constitutional actions. READ ALSO: SERAP drags NNPCL to court over alleged N500bn unremitted oil proceeds…

As former Oyo State Governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, was laid to rest, Governor Seyi Makinde has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in his honour. The institution will henceforth be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan. The announcement was made on Thursday during the interdenominational state funeral service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan. The late Olunloyo passed away on 6 April 2025 at the…

Nigeria has been listed as the 12th poorest country in the world by gross domestic product (GDP) per capita for the year 2025, according to new figures released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and visualised by Visual Capitalist. In the report published on Tuesday, Nigeria’s GDP per capita stands at $807, placing it among the bottom 15 out of 50 countries analysed. South Sudan ranks as the poorest nation…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged stakeholders to invest in the state’s waterways and collaborate in promoting safer, more efficient, and sustainable water transportation systems across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Regional Ferry Safety Conference held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Mr Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, highlighted Lagos as a viable market with over 20 functional water terminals and several more jetties under…

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform bills aimed at modernising Nigeria’s fiscal framework and boosting revenue generation. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock at approximately 3:20pm local time on Wednesday. The four bills—each a significant component of Nigeria’s tax reform agenda—are: The Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business) The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment)…

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, as Chairman of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Also confirmed was Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom State, who will serve as the Managing Director of the Commission. Thirteen additional board members and five executive directors were cleared for appointment. However, the confirmation process was not without controversy. Tijani…

President Bola Tinubu has withheld his assent from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, 2025, citing contradictions with established financial procedures. The president’s decision was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during Thursday’s plenary session. The bill had proposed allowing the NDLEA to retain a share of proceeds from drug-related crimes, a provision Tinubu described as inconsistent with current…