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Alaafin stripped of Obas council's permanent chairman status as Olubadan emerges new chair

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday emerged as the inaugural chairman of the newly reconstituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, following its inaugur... Read More


LIRS demands 31 January deadline for employers' annual tax returns filing

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reiterated the statutory deadline of 31 January 2026 for all employers of labour in Lagos State to fulfil their statutory obliga... Read More


Alaafin reacts to Gov. Makinde's claim of consenting to Obas council's rotational leadership

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has refuted claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that he was consulted on the introduction of a rotational chairmanship for the state's C... Read More


Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have arraigned a social media user and advocate over allegations of criminal defamation, threats, and conduct capable of breaching public peace, follo... Read More


NUPRC unveils ambitious reforms to boost Nigeria's oil output

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has outlined the agenda for repositioning Nigeria's upstream petr... Read More


Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for Nigeria

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- A candidate vaccine for Lassa fever has entered its first human trials in the United Kingdom, raising hopes for improved prevention of a disease that continues to cause recurrent o... Read More


Former Senate minority leader defects to APC

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- A former Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Mwadkwon represented Plateau North... Read More


709 graduate with firstclass, distinction as UNILAG holds 56th convocation

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to graduate 16,506 undergraduate and postgraduate students at its 56th convocation ceremony, scheduled to hold from 19 January to 23 January... Read More


Nigeria establishes task force to tackle medical errors, improve patient safety

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The federal government has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen clinical oversight, prevent medical errors, and improve patient... Read More


Nigeria's GDP could hit 5.5% growth in 2026 under full policy consolidation - NESG

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- Nigeria's economy could grow by 5.5 per cent in 2026 if the government fully implements key fiscal, monetary and structural reforms, according to a new macroeconomic outlook publis... Read More