In a surprising shift, President Bola Tinubu has approved the postponement of the planned 15 per cent ad-valorem duty on imported petrol and diesel, originally set to take effect in December 2025. According to a statement by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the implementation of the duty “is no longer in…
The Taraba State Government has announced an immediate ban on the movement of poultry and related products across parts of the State following a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in some communities within Wukari Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Nicholas Namessan, who disclosed this through the Director of Veterinary Services,…
A fresh wave of hardship has swept through Nigeria as petrol prices skyrocketed beyond ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import tariff on petrol and diesel, a policy the Government says is meant to boost local refining and reduce import dependence. The Presidential directive, issued on October 21, 2025,…
Nigeria’s Economy received a major confidence boost this week as the Nation’s currency, the Naira, strengthened sharply following its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a Global watchlist for Countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The development marks a significant milestone for Africa’s largest economy, which…
The Federal Government has warned fruit vendors and food traders Nationwide against the sale of force-ripened fruits and adulterated food products, vowing to punish offenders. Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello, issued the warning on Tuesday in Gombe during a one-day sensitisation programme on the dangers of…
The Federal Government has received 130 hectares of land from the Ogun State Government for the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project. The handover ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, marks a major milestone in the government’s drive to decongest seaports and boost regional trade. Speaking…
The Egg Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (ESDAN) has dismissed reports suggesting that its members are responsible for the persistent rise in egg prices across the Country. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, the President of ESDAN, Mrs. Olaide Graham, described the allegations as misleading…
Joy and celebration filled the air on Monday as Ogun State’s Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo recorded its first-ever commercial flight, signaling a major milestone in the State’s quest to become an aviation and economic hub in the South-West. The historic flight, operated by ValueJet, took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and…
A leading Chinese power company, CCETC, has announced plans to establish a power generation plant and an industrial park in Ogun State, in what is expected to be a major boost to the State’s industrial and economic landscape. The company’s Chairman, Mr. Guo Xianda, made the disclosure during a meeting with Governor, His Excellency, Prince…
The Ogun State Government has sealed off Imole Ayomi Bakery and End-Time Grace Apostolic Church in Abeokuta following repeated/pollution violations of environmental regulations. Officials of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) carried out the enforcement exercise this week after the two establishments failed to comply with earlier warnings issued by the agency. The bakery,…
