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NESREA Clamps Down on Sunseed Oil Plant in Zaria, Cites Toxic Emissions

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut the gates of the Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, after the plant was found to... Read More


Tinubu Shrugs Off Criticism, Sets 2026 Take-Off for New Tax Laws

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Tinubu Stands Firm: New Tax Regime Takes Off January 1, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria's newly reformed tax laws will come into force on January 1, 2026, de... Read More


Group Brands Implementation of Altered Tax Law Illegal, Urges Tinubu to Resubmit for Amendment

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A good governance and anti-corruption advocacy group, the Youth Advocates For Peace Justice and Empowerment Network (YAPJEN), has strongly condemned the alleged alterations to Nige... Read More


Christmas Carnival Turns Sour in Anambra as 'Knockouts' Kill Two, Injure Others

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- What was supposed to be a fun event turned out tragic, as at least two people have died, and several others injured, following a fireworks explosion at a community Christmas carniv... Read More


Russia's Economic Influence in Africa: A Case Study of Missed Opportunities in Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- For decades, Russia has spoken loudly about its intentions in Africa but acted softly when it comes to real financial commitments. Unlike China, the United States, and even India, ... Read More


Spyware and Murder: The NSO Group, Governments and Khashoggi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The efforts to hold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in its Istanbul consulate in October 2018 continue. In his ... Read More


Kolanut: Nigeria's Metabolic Wazobia Seed

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- I recently had a very short trip to Nigeria, but unfortunately I couldn't see many family members and friends due to time constraints coupled with travel logistics. I want to make ... Read More


Chelle Signals Squad Rotation as Super Eagles Eye Strong Finish Against Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted at changes to his starting line up ahead of Nigeria's final Group C clash against Uganda, as the team prepares to close the group sta... Read More


Osun Finalises N723bn 2026 Budget as Adeleke Wraps Up First Term Plans

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the N723 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the financial framework for the final year of his first term in office. D... Read More


Soludo Signs Anambra's 2026 Appropriation Bill, Three Others into Law

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo on Monday, signed four Bills, including the state's 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The other three bills signed into law included t... Read More