Savings in Bank Accounts Won’t be Taxed, Only Profits, Clarifies NRS Boss The NRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji has clarified that the government will not tax the principal sums saved in bank accounts. The focus remains on taxing profits and income, not the actual money individuals have deposited. This move aims to […]
FERMA Seeks ₦189 Billion for Road Repairs in 2026 Budget The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed spending ₦189 billion on road maintenance, repairs and rehabilitation in its 2026 budget, as part of its broader ₦229 billion funding request. The proposal, which was published on the Budget Office website, shows that roughly ₦191 billion […]
‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist Scott Adams Passes Away at 68 Scott Adams, the controversial cartoonist behind the popular comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed today, following a battle with metastatic prostate cancer, which he revealed in May 2025, saying he had only months to live. Before his death, Adams […]
Owo Church Attack Survivor Testifies as Identification of Suspects Draws Objection Testimonies on Tuesday brought fresh details of the deadly assault on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as a survivor and another eyewitness recounted how worshippers were attacked during Sunday Mass. The incident, which occurred on June 5, 2022, left over 40 […]
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has said the newly implemented tax laws are designed to create a business-friendly environment by taxing returns rather than investments, while easing the burden on ordinary Nigerians. Speaking on the implementation benefits of the reforms, Adedeji explained that the new tax […]
JAMB warns against biodata changes, double registration for 2026 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board, JAMB has warned 2026 UTME candidates that no changes will be allowed to biodata once registration is complete. Using data pulled from NIMC, the board aims to prevent identity manipulation and ensure information remains consistent throughout the […]
Tax Law Without Trust Feels Like Punishment, Warns Obi Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called for the suspension of Nigeria’s controversial tax law, warning that the current approach to taxation lacks public trust, clear communication and proper consultation with citizens. In a statement shared on social media, Obi said taxation without transparency and public […]
US Blocks Assets, Travel for Muslim Brotherhood in Middle East Over Security Threats The United States has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organisations, a move welcomed by Arab allies and US conservatives. The decision, announced on Tuesday, fulfills a longstanding call to curb the influence of the […]
FG Commences Implementation of Agreement with ASUU Ahead of Signing Ceremony The Nigerian government has commenced the implementation of several key components of its agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) even before the formal signing ceremony. A letter from the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) confirmed that the […]
African Countries React to Trump’s World Cup 2026 Travel Bans Football fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast attending the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are expressing deep dismay over a new US travel ban. The restrictions, signed by President Donald Trump, place these nations in a category that could prevent thousands of supporters […]
