Nigerian Gospel Singer and Media Entrepreneurship, Yinka Ayefele, has restated his belief that he will one day walk again, decades after the 1997 car accident that left him unable to stand. In a heartfelt video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, Ayefele was seen explaining to his triplets why he cannot walk, recounting the…
Nigeria’s Senate has issued a firm summons to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Association of Airline Owners, following what lawmakers describe as a shocking and unjustifiable escalation in domestic airfare prices. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC–Oyo), who chairs the…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a sweeping Nationwide directive requiring all Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators to be formally registered, warning that unregistered outlets will be shut down beginning January 1, 2026. The Commission described the growing number of unregistered PoS terminals as a “reckless practice” that violates the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA)…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a major red alert following the discovery of increasing volumes of smuggled and prohibited food items circulating across Nigerian markets, warning that the development poses serious risks to public health and violates National import laws. The Agency raised the alarm in a…
Nigeria is preparing to commence the manufacturing of aircraft components as part of a broader strategy to position the country as West and Central Africa’s leading aviation hub, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, at the maiden Nigerian International Airshow on Tuesday,…
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…
