Former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has shared his profound sorrow following the death of the iconic American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84. Reflecting on a life marked by tireless advocacy for justice, equality, and human dignity, Murray-Bruce described Jackson as a dear friend and a global symbol of courage, vision, and compassion. Murray-Bruce recounted the first time he met Jackson […]
Workers in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry staged another protest on Tuesday at the office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the ongoing enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and small PET bottle products. The protest, which marks the fifth demonstration by industry workers this year, was organised by distillers and employees under the […]
The House of Representatives has begun fresh legislative action to revisit and possibly amend critical sections of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025, in what lawmakers described as a necessary step to protect the credibility and integrity of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The decision was taken during a plenary session on Tuesday, when lawmakers temporarily suspended ongoing budget defence activities to focus on the electoral legislation. Members emphasised that the […]
More than 170,000 current students and graduates across the United Kingdom have begun legal moves against 36 universities, alleging that they were denied the full educational experience they paid for during the Covid-19 pandemic. The students argue that the widespread shift from traditional in-person teaching to online learning significantly reduced the quality and value of their university education, despite tuition fees remaining unchanged. The legal action follows a confidential settlement […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the full rollout of its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across all its five member countries, marking a significant step toward modernising certificate access and verification. The digital platform, which is available through both mobile and web applications, is designed to provide candidates and stakeholders with easy, secure and convenient access to electronic versions of WAEC certificates. The system […]
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal set a remarkable individual milestone on Monday night despite his team’s disappointing 2–1 defeat to Girona in the LaLiga. The highly rated teenager became the first player across Europe’s top five leagues this season to complete 100 successful dribbles, highlighting his exceptional ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations. Out of 199 dribble attempts, Yamal has successfully completed 100, underlining both his confidence and attacking efficiency […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate sector have argued that removing Value Added Tax (VAT) on land and rent will not resolve the persistent rise in housing costs across the country. Their position follows a clarification by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, who explained that VAT is already exempted on land, buildings and rent under the Nigeria Tax Act currently being implemented. The […]
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have strongly rejected claims that the country lacks sufficient infrastructure to support electronic transmission of election results, describing such assertions as inaccurate and misleading. The operators insisted that the Senate and other stakeholders should rely on verified data from the appropriate regulatory authority rather than conclusions based on incomplete or outdated information. According to industry representatives, Nigeria’s telecommunications network has expanded significantly over the years, providing […]
The planned meeting of the Conference Committee made up of members from the Senate and the House of Representatives to harmonise the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, was abruptly shifted to late night after an earlier session failed to hold as scheduled. The delay followed the inability of members of the House of Representatives on the committee to formally convene and deliberate on key areas of disagreement ahead […]
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office has announced plans to raise N800bn through its Federal Government bond auction scheduled for February 2026, signalling a continued reliance on domestic borrowing to finance government obligations and manage fiscal pressures. The planned issuance represents a significant increase compared to the amount offered during the same period last year, although it is slightly lower than the record level seen in January 2026. The bond offer is […]
