Lagos State extends tax filing deadline to April 21
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to April 21, 2026. Mr. Ayodele Subair, LIRS Executive Chairman, confirmed this…
19 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 19 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, Shipping Position on…
AfDB approves $200m loan to boost Nigeria’s digital backbone, jobs
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a 200 million dollar loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation across the efforts. This was announced in a…
Nigeria’s interior minister orders immediate deactivation, withdrawal of passports from individuals who renounce nationality
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deactivate and withdraw passports of individuals who formally renounce Nigerian citizenship, effective immediately. The directive…
FG Inaugurates E-Pharmacy Platform to Regulate Online Healthcare and Enhance Safety
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja inaugurated the Electronic Pharmacy Regulation Platform (E-Pharmacy) to enhance the safety of online healthcare services. The platform, championed by the Pharmacy Council of…
UN Deputy Chief Visits Yelewata, Pledges Support for Dignified Return of Benue IDPs
The United Nations has assured Yelewata and other victims of conflicts and other disasters of its support to return not only to their ancestral homes but also with dignity….
INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general election. Mr. Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…
FG Launches National Vehicle Dealership Registry to Curb Car Theft and Fraud
The Federal Government has unveiled a National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework to sanitise the automotive sector, enhance traceability and curb fraudulent practices. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council…
Nigerian Army Signals pulls out 16 senior officers from service
The Nigerian Army Signals (NAS) on Friday pulled out 16 senior officers, comprising brigadier generals and major generals. The Special Guest of Honour, Maj.-Gen. Abiodun Owolabi (rtd.), who spoke on…
Lagos Ports Boom: 8 Ships Await Discharge as 44 More Cargo Vessels Expected by April 15
Eight ships have arrived at the Lekki, Tin-Can Island and Apapa ports in Lagos, awaiting discharge of petroleum products and other cargoes. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) disclosed this in…