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The United States has introduced a new visa policy that may require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000. Details published by the U.S. Department of State indicate that the visa bond serves as a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with visa conditions, including departure from the United States before the authorised stay expires. The bond does not guarantee visa approval, […]

The Federal Government has released reports alleging that Nigerian scholarship recipients have been abandoned in the Kingdom of Morocco, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa said no Nigerian student with a valid scholarship from the Federal Government was left without support. He made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday through the ministry's Director of Press and Public Affairs, Boriowo […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted 1.5 billion naira bail to the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe. In a judgment delivered by the trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, the court admitted that Malami must pay bail of N1 billion naira while his wife was granted bail of N500 million. Each of the […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in an ongoing money laundering trial. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, trial judge Justice Emeka Nwite admitted Malami to bail in the sum of ₦1 billion, while his wife was granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million, bringing […]

The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja District, Mr. Ben Enamudu, has dismissed widespread claims that Nigerians’ bank balances are being taxed under the new tax regime, clarifying that only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, Enamudu said misconceptions surrounding the reforms—particularly claims about taxation of savings and income thresholds—have created unnecessary anxiety among the public. […]

The price of gasoline was raised only after the victory of the American President Donald Trump, confirming that Venezuela had lost millions of dollars in gasoline export to the United States, adding to the requests regarding the authorization of the world enforcement. The two main gasoline benchmark indices are up 1% during the session and will be added to the evening's entries. This came following Trump's statement that Venezuela's domestic […]

The joint National Assembly Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed far-reaching constitutional amendments aimed at ensuring that all election petitions are fully concluded before elected officials are sworn into office. Under the proposals, election petitions at the tribunal level would be concluded within 60 days, while appeals arising from tribunal judgments would also be disposed of within another 60 days. The reforms are designed to eliminate […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru, as a huge loss to the state and the Hausa community. The governor made this known on Tuesday in a condolence message released in Ibadan, where he described the late traditional leader as a peaceful, dependable, and development-oriented community figure. Makinde condoled with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as well […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a total of 1,119 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across the country in 2025, with young adults identified as the most affected age group. The agency disclosed this in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 51, covering December 15 to 21, 2025. The report provides an overview of the spread of the disease, fatalities, and affected states […]