President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law four transformative tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s complex and inefficient tax regime.   The new statutes, which include the Nigeria Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service Act, and Joint Revenue Board Act, are expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.   The […]

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a nationwide strike, effectively shutting down public hospitals across the country.   The industrial action, which began at 8:00 am on Friday, September 12, 2025, follows the expiration of a 24-hour ultimatum issued to the Federal Government over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and unresolved welfare issues. […]

Ride-hailing giant, Uber has announced plans to integrate helicopter and seaplane flights into its app through a partnership with electric aviation firm Joby Aviation.   This move is part of Joby’s strategy to introduce its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis in key markets.   The partnership follows Joby’s acquisition of Blade Air […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, reinforcing a growing partnership between the two nations.   The visit, which featured a high-level working lunch, focused on strengthening strategic cooperation in key areas such as economic development, regional security, and sustainable growth.   […]

Yogesh Alikari, a 33-year-old motorcycling enthusiast from Mumbai, had embarked on an ambitious solo world tour on his KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle, covering over 24,000 kilometers across 17 countries in 118 days. His journey, however, came to an abrupt halt in Nottingham, England, when his motorcycle was stolen in broad daylight at Wollaton Park.   […]

Nearly two years into the appointment of Olanipekun “Ola” Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the agency has undergone a quiet transformation marked by structural reforms, increased convictions, and renewed internal accountability.   Appointed in October 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Olukoyede inherited an institution burdened by years of […]

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed that the pilot and co-pilot of an Air Peace flight involved in a runway excursion incident at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025, tested positive for alcohol and drugs.   This information was revealed in a preliminary report released by Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director […]