…establishes industrial revolution work group The federal government has announced the establishment of an industrial revolution work group aimed at revitalising the manufacturing sector, creating more jobs, and driving sustainable economic growth. John Owan Enoh, minister of state for industry, trade and investment, made this announcement during an interactive session with members of the Manufacturers

Human rights activists on the platform of Amnesty International have decried Nigeria’s shrinking civic space and its implications for human rights advocacy. This was the center of discussions at the Amnesty International, Human Rights Fiesta held in Abuja on Thursday, with the theme, ‘Shrinking Civic Space: Implications  for Human Rights Advocacy in Nigeria ‘ as

Lewis Hamilton will close a historic chapter this weekend as he bids farewell to Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, concluding a remarkable 12-year partnership that yielded six world titles and solidified his legacy as one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers. Sunday’s race at Yas Marina marks the end of a 26-year association with

Champion Breweries Plc has successfully concluded its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where shareholders approved two groundbreaking resolutions that will propel the company to new heights of growth and market dominance. The approved resolutions focus on pivotal initiatives that will strengthen Champion Breweries’ operational capacity, improve market liquidity, and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards. Champion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Nasir Abdulquadri *NOTE: FAT-VAT means huge remittance from VAT* My coined compound word though. Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution. As an indirect tax, it’s paid by consumers but collected and remitted by

Campus Journalism Awards 2024 Ndace, Rafsanjani, Ishiekwene, NADF Boss to Grace 6th Campus Journalism Awards The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Ndace, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, while the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Azubuike Ishiekwene, will deliver the keynote address at the 6th

Naira Against Dollar Naira Appreciates by 5.5% at Parallel Market The naira recorded a huge gain against the US dollar at the parallel market, hitting N1640/$1, at the close of business on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This represents a 5.2% or N90 gain against the dollar when compared to the N1730 that was recorded the

AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina Housing Demand in Africa will Create $1.4trn Investment Opportunity by 2050 – AfDB President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa presents a unique investment opportunity that cannot be ignored. Adesina spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days on Wednesday in Rabat

Gas Plant NNPC to Establish Five Cooking Gas Plants in Kogi The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to establish five mini-liquefied natural gas plants in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The senator made the revelation on Tuesday at

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that foreign digital companies like Google, Microsoft, TikTok, and others paid N2.55 trillion (about $1.5 billion) in taxes in the first half of 2024. This information was shared in a statement by NITDA’s spokesperson, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, using data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Nigerian pastors in Nigeria are well-known, but not always for their spiritual work. Instead, some have been caught up in big scandals and controversies, leading to lots of public discussions and criticism. These pastors have large followings and hold influence, but their involvement in scandals ranging from financial wrongdoing and inappropriate behavior to strange prophecies

The football world might soon witness a special moment. Ashley Young, a veteran player for Everton, could share the field with his son, Tyler, who plays for Peterborough United.  Their teams have been drawn against each other in the FA Cup third round. While Tyler has only made one senior appearance, fans are hopeful he