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Senate Finally Clears Fasina for Ambassadorial Appointment, Dismisses Harassment Claims

Senate confirms former FUOYE Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, as Nigeria's non-career ambassador after adopting the Foreign Affairs Committee's report following an extensive debate. Lawmakers uphold committee findings that sexual harassment allegations against Fasina were investigated by the FUOYE...

Court Set Date For Crucial Verdict Over PDP Leadership, INEC Validity

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, July 17, to deliver judgement in the suit seeking to determine the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and whether INEC should recognise the Tanimu Turaki-led Interim...

We’re Building Necessary Future For Our People – Tinubu Tells Deloitte, Defends Economic Reforms

President Tinubu says his administration's bold economic reforms are laying the foundation for Nigeria's future, insisting the temporary hardships are necessary to achieve lasting prosperity and macroeconomic stability. Deloitte Africa endorses the Federal Government's fiscal and financial reforms,...

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami, Says Illicit Wealth Cannot Be Shielded By Ownership Claims

Federal High Court orders the permanent forfeiture of 48 high-value properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, ruling they were acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismisses all objections by Malami, his...

Marketers Reject Dangote’s Dollar Fuel Pricing, Warn Of FX Pressure And Higher Pump Prices

Independent petroleum marketers have rejected Dangote Refinery's decision to price fuel in US dollars, warning that the move could increase foreign exchange pressure and make petrol prices more volatile. PETROAN and IPMAN argue that domestic fuel should continue...

Each Senator Gets Over ₦2bn Annually – Sen Abbo Sparks Debate Over Constituency Project Funds

Ishaku Abbo claims each serving senator now receives over ₦2 billion annually for constituency projects, up from ₦220 million during his tenure. Former senator says he delivered more infrastructure and empowerment projects with smaller allocations than his successor...

Police Arrest Self-Styled Presidential Agency DG Hours After Court Order

Police arrest alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council DG in Osun hours after Federal High Court issued bench warrant. Court ordered his arrest after he failed to appear for arraignment on an eight-count charge of alleged forgery,...

Why House Of Reps Is Withdrawing State Police Bill After Previous Debates, Passage

House Rescinds Earlier Bill: Reps withdraw their previously passed State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to consider President Tinubu's Executive-sponsored proposal. Conference Committee Dissolved: Lawmakers scrap the 12-member panel set up to harmonise differences between the House and Senate...

Dangote Ends Naira Petrol Sales As Dollar Transactions Return, Raising FX And Fuel Price Questions

Dangote Refinery has ended naira-denominated sales of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, introducing a new dollar-based pricing template for marketers purchasing refined products. The switch reflects a growing mismatch between dollar-priced crude purchases and naira-priced product sales, with...

Nigeria Seals Landmark Tax Agreement With Hong Kong to Boost Investment, End Double Taxation

Nigeria and Hong Kong have signed a landmark Taxation Agreement to eliminate multiple taxation on cross-border income. to boost investor confidence The agreement is designed to attract more foreign direct investment and also remove tax-related barriers that often...