Abuja, Nigeria – A jurisdictional battle has erupted in the nation’s capital as the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) officially challenged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the legal right to collect haulage fees. In a stern public advisory issued on February 2, 2026, AMAC warned motorists and transport operators to stop paying haulage…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cleared the air regarding the controversy surrounding the new set of tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Addressing concerns from various stakeholders and segments of the public, Akpabio insisted that the proposed laws have not been “adulterated” or tampered with to favor specific interests. The Senate President emphasized…
Operations at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) were brought to a standstill on Monday, January 19, 2026, as workers embarked on an indefinite strike. Under the umbrella of the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), the protesters shut down the main secretariat gates in Area 11, Garki, demanding a direct audience…
1st January, 2026 The National Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District. He died on Wednesday 31st December, 2025 in India after a protracted illness. He was aged 52. Senator Akwashiki reportedly died after a brief illness, according to sources close to the…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has acknowledged the difficulties its customers are facing with stamp duty payments on its portal and has provided an update on the situation. In a recent statement, the CAC explained that the payment issues are a result of a technical incompatibility between its newly upgraded and more advanced portal and…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of two pilots from ValueJet airline following a “serious breach of aviation safety protocols” at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has prompted immediate enforcement action from the regulatory body. According to a statement released by the…
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – In a stark and sobering assessment of the security situation in Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum has publicly declared that the state is “losing ground” to Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. The governor’s remarks were made during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in Maiduguri, where he expressed deep concern over…
The Nigerian healthcare system is once again facing a looming crisis as medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, issue stern warnings of a nationwide strike over persistent poor welfare conditions and unaddressed demands. This development raises serious concerns about access to healthcare for millions of Nigerians, potentially crippling hospitals across the country. The…
Nigeria is doubling down on its efforts to curb the pervasive menace of illegal mining, with the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, declaring a firm resolve to dismantle illicit operations and prosecute those involved. This renewed push comes as the government grapples with the severe economic, environmental, and security consequences of…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant boost to Nigeria’s economic outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its projection for the country’s economic growth to 3.4% for 2025. This revised forecast, detailed in the IMF’s latest July 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update, reflects a 0.4 percentage point increase from its earlier April…
