NFF Approves Tenure Extension for NPFL, NNL and NLO Boards to Sept 2026
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to prolong the terms of the existing boards of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), and Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) until September 29, 2026. As stated by the NFF, this extension is aligned with the duration of the current […]
“Help Our Legend Live Again”: Veteran Nollywood Star Tom Njemanze Fights Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is in urgent need of financial assistance as he battles prostate cancer. A video shared by producer Stanley Ontop on Instagram shows the ailing actor in a hospital bed, frail and connected to oxygen and IV drips. He wrote……….“Hello guys, one of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent […]
Nigeria Emerges as Pan-African Trade Powerhouse with $52 Billion Afreximbank Financing Deal
Nigeria has emerged as a pan-African trade powerhouse, with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighting the country’s emergence as a regional hub for trade, development finance, and industrial growth. During the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja, Minister Edun emphasized Nigeria’s […]
Presidency Dismisses Reports of Akume’s Replacement as SGF
The Presidency has refuted circulating claims that George Akume has been replaced as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). In 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed Akume, a former Minister of Special Duties as SGF. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Saturday […]
President Tinubu Enacts Four Tax Reform Bills
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed into law four tax reform bills, marking a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. The new legislation includes the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigerian Tax Administration Bill, the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill. The assent ceremony, held at the Aso Rock Presidential […]
Transfer: Osimhen Is One of Best Strikers in the World – Ighalo
Nigerian professional footballer and Al-Wehda forward, Odion Ighalo, has heaped praise on Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, amid ongoing transfer speculations. Ighalo described Osimhen as one of the best strikers in the world during an interview with News Central. Ighalo stated that Osimhen’s name would naturally come up among the top three strikers […]
Tinubu Set to Sign Tax Reform Bills into Law on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu is set to sign four tax reform bills into law on Thursday, June 26, 2025, aiming to transform Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. The bills include: The NRS will have an expanded mandate, including non-tax revenue collection, and will operate with transparency, accountability, and efficiency mechanisms. Also see: Federal Government Fulfills Promise […]
Nations Urged to Invest in the Growth of MSMEs For Sustainable Development
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, are said to be responsible for more than 90 percent of businesses across the globe and over 70 percent of employment generation worldwide. The MSMEs also contribute greatly to the nation’s gross domestic product globally. In Nigeria, MSMEs are largely uncoordinated and unregistered, thus lacking the basic government assistance […]
Nigeria’s 2026 WC Hopes Strengthened As FIFA Insider Makes Confirmation
The blunder by South Africa to field Teboho Mokoena, a player who was suspended, as they faced off against Lesotho on the 21st of March 2025, means that Bafana Bafana will face certain sanctions for breaking laid-down rules. Yesterday, a FIFA top official confirmed this by stating that it is a matter of when, not […]
PETROAN Public Relations Officer Decry Rise in Prices of Petroleum Products in Nigeria
The National Public Relations Officer of Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Dr. Joseph Obele, has described the gradual increment in the cost of Petroleum products as worrisome and disturbing.Reacting to the increase in the pump price of Petroleum Products, Dr. Obele, while noting that the Federal Government’s Crude for Naira Policy was […]
Nwabali: Super Eagles still have a chance for World Cup 26
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emphasized that Nigerians should maintain the belief that there is still hope for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Currently, Nigeria is positioned fourth in Group C, having accumulated six points from six matches, comprising one […]
SOLAD Pledges Support for Security of Nigeria’s Maritime Assets
Rivers State Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has pledged to provide requisite support for enhanced maritime security, protection of national assets, and the economy through collaboration with security agencies.Retired Vice Admiral Ibas gave the assurance when he hosted participants of Nigerian Naval Warfare Course 9, on a Study Tour to the State, led by the […]