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Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordination Minister, Wale Edun, has underestimated the potential impact of the new 14 percent tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports, stating that he will have “negligent effects” on the country’s economy. Speaking at the inaugural Corporate Governance Forum organized by the Ministry of Finance established in Abuja, Edun acknowledged that gravity increased …

In Nigeria, there is a saying: “Seeing is trust.” But even the trust system is under threat in the country where government projects are more about headlines than substance. Officials cut ribbons, pose for cameras, and declare victory, but residents in the ground often find the abandoned structure, installation below standard, or not at all. The breakup of the relationship …

Growing the dusty streets of Sabon-Gari in Kano saw me take a sympathy for different newspaper editorialists. One of these editorialists is Sonola Olumhese. Perhaps, due to his ability to deliver his message in a simple but Fiorito language he does not worry about who is known, his propensity to deepen the current issues or his sense of humor, I …

The Operation of the Directorate of Zonal Benin from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested an Olawole Sunday, a con artist who is suspected of specializing in buying a bank account details from people who allegedly deceived community members who were not suspicious. According to the commission, the modus operandi on Sunday was involved in encouraging young …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House on Monday, trying to persuade President Donald Trump to give Israel to release from the new US tariff forced and to gather further support regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and tension with Iran. Netanyahu, the first foreign leader to meet with Trump since January returned to the office, aimed …

Foremost Human Rights Lawyers’ group, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has lauded the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for rising above sentiment and blackmails and taking the path of justice and fairness, to confirm “young ministerial nominees, particularly Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Minister. The Senate, Monday evening, confirmed 45 ministerial nominees, including Rep. Tunji-Ojo, current Member representing …

[Press Release] The former president of the Senate, Senator David Mark, denounced attacks on various communities in the state of Benue from suspicious armed shepherds. The attacks had led to the destruction of lives and ownership of the value of billions of Naira in recent weeks in Otukpo, Agatu, APA, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ado, Ogbadiba, Gwer-West, Gw-East, Katsina-Ala, logo and areas …

Nigeria’s equity market began this week with massive losses because investors lost N658 billion on the trading floor of the Nigeria Xchange Group (NGX) on Monday, April 7, 2025. This follows a decrease in stock prices such as Oando, Rtbrisscoe, and Cornert among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, the capitalization of …

The governor of the state of Kano, Alhaji Abbar Kabir Yusuf, expressed the deepest condolences to the state chapters of the Union of Nigeria of journalists (Nuj) and the chapel of the correspondents for the death of Mr. Ted Odogwu, correspondent of Punching newspapers in Kano. The Governor’s condolence message was contained in a declaration made available to journalists by …

In a step to streamline the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage and prevent density, Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension temporarily the category of specific visas for citizens from 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, India, and Pakistan. The report shows that Saudi authorities will stop issuing Umrah, family visits, and business visas for registered citizens starting in April 2025. This suspension is …