Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the high-level dialogue, “Forum Friends of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Turning Digital Trade into a Catalyst for Growth in Africa,” at the World Economic Forum.  Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported Shettima’s departure from Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting.  In a statement on Wednesday, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed the Vice President’s arrival. …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the state House of Assembly of his ongoing commitment to fostering a robust relationship between the executive and legislature to promote the growth and development of the state. The governor made this promise during a meeting with the newly elected Speaker of the Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, and the new Principal Officers of the House at his office yesterday. Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy,…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that all visa applications will transition to an online system by March 1.   Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this revelation on Monday during an appearance on ‘X Spaces,’ hosted by influencer Segun Awosanya.   He also shared that a centralized visa approval centre has been established to streamline the visa process, promote consistency, enhance national security, and combat corruption. “The creation of the visa…

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has expressed a strong commitment to revitalizing the nation’s economy through strategic global mining partnerships, focusing on driving economic growth, promoting investment, and encouraging innovation.  Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of State for Finance, led the charge at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she highlighted Nigeria’s vast resource wealth and the country’s readiness to collaborate with global partners. Speaking at…

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that the National Assembly would enact the contentious tax reform bills into law by the first quarter of 2025. Speaking during The Platform, a developmental event hosted by The Covenant Nation, Oyedele confirmed that the implementation of the tax reforms would commence in July 2025.   The bills, suspended last year, are set to undergo further…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to uphold the integrity and dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking on Sunday during a courtesy visit by the PDP Youth Leaders Forum to the Government House, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the party and preserving its core values.   The governor highlighted the significance of loyalty, unity, and resilience in sustaining the party’s relevance, stating, “We are…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled to hold in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement released on Sunday, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, announced that the Vice President would join world leaders, top business executives, and representatives of development partners to discuss the state of the global economy and explore strategies to improve its conditions.   While…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration to assist Nigeria in recovering proceeds of corruption stashed in the United States by former and current Nigerian public officials and their associates. In a letter dated January 18, 2025, and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged Trump to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to initiate civil asset…

The Presidency has debunked allegations circulating on social media that President Bola Tinubu coerced prominent Nigerians to participate in an arbitration proceeding in Paris involving the Nigerian government. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described the reports as “fake news” and clarified that the ongoing arbitration process is confidential and should not have been publicised.   “The attention…

At any moment, Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North senatorial district will defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He was elected to the Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election. According to Premium Times, Nwoko has concluded his defection decision and there is no going back on it. With his looming defection, the APC will have all three senators…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms initiated by the Bola Tinubu administration are beginning to yield positive outcomes.  Speaking at The Platform, an event organized by the Covenant Nation on Saturday, Oyedele explained the benefits of the ongoing reforms, emphasizing that removing petrol subsidies was a crucial and necessary step for Nigeria’s progress.   “Subsidy removal…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and transforming the nation’s healthcare system. He made this statement on Friday during a courtesy visit by Mark Daniel Maloney, Chair of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.   Shettima commended Rotary International and other stakeholders for their significant contributions to Nigeria’s development. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is…