Niger Republic Junta Forms New Govt, Appoints Economist Prime Minister

The military junta that took power in Niger Republic in a coup last month has formed a new government. The new government was formed via a decree read out on national television on Thursday. Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the

West African Leaders Begin Summit On Niger Coup

Leaders from West African bloc have commenced a second emergency summit on the coup in Niger, after the country’s military chiefs defied an ultimatum to restore the elected president. Many West African leaders including the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African

Anambra Transporters Protest Extortions, Harassment By Revenue Collectors, Petition State Assembly

The Joint Transporters Forum of Anambra State, comprising commercial bus drivers, including tricycle and shuttle buses have petitioned the Anambra State House of Assembly over alleged extortion, revenue diversion, harassment, and other sharp practices involving the Anambra State Inland Revenue Services and Anambra

Seplat Majority Shareholders (Eagle Eye) Endorse Sanctity Of Half-Year Results, Dismiss ISAN’s Allegations

A group consisting of shareholders with major stake in Nigeria’s indigenous oil giant, Seplat Energy, has vouched for the authenticity, sanctity and correctness of the company’s half-year results, which reported stellar performance. The group, Eagle Eye shareholders of Seplat Energy, also expressed confidence

BREAKING: Customs, 62 Other MDAs Banned From Direct Revenue Collection

The Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms says the Nigeria Customs Service and 62 other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government will stop direct collection of revenue. The Chairman of the Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, who spoke on Channels

Zenith Bank Partners AfCFTA For Trade Promotion In Africa, Signs Agreement To Develop SMARTAfCFTA Portal

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for the development of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal, for trade promotion within the African continent. The SMARTAfCFTA Portal, which has the capacity to provide information

After Legal Fireworks, Cardoso Family Takes Possession Of Apapa Land With Over 100 Houses, Others

After a protracted legal tussle, beneficiaries of the Estate of late Lawrenco Antonio Cardoso on Tuesday took over possession of about 50 acres of land at Kirikiri town, Lagos State, following a judgment of the Lagos High court, which ruled in their favour. The

We’ll Do Our Best To Support Nigeria — DG WTO, Okonjo-Iweala

The Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Professor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Tuesday said as the person at the helm of the world body, she alongside her team will do their best to support Nigeria at this difficult time. Prof. Okonjo-Iweala stated this while

Al-Hilal Offer Deal Worth €200m To Osimhen

Al-Hilal are desperate to sign Victor Osimhen before the end of the ongoing summer transfer window and has offered the Nigerian striker a lucrative deal worth €200 million. Transfer News Live on Tuesday quoted Calcio Napoli as saying that Al-Hilal’s latest offer to

Former BBNaija Housemate, Tacha loses ₦500k Bet On Super Falcons

Former BBNaija housemate Tacha has lost a bet of N500,000 after the Super Falcons female players lost to England. The Nation reports that Super Falcons lost 4-2 on penalties to England in their round of 16 clash at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World