By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dispelled news going rounds on the imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, including electronic money transfer, fees and commission. Mr Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N64.8 million to Uzoechina Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the commission for him. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja. Oyewale said that the Acting Zonal Director,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths atContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare of widows and dependants of fallen heroes. Aiyedatiwa made this known on Thursday in Akure during the grand finale of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, which featured a parade, laying ofContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom/Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the armed forces and families of fallen heroes. He emphasised that their sacrifices would never be in vain. Sanwo-Olu stated this while addressing newsmen during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day,Continue Reading
By Aisha Cole A total of 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday. NPA explained that 14 of the ships were currently discharging bulk fertiliser, bulk wheat, bulk sugar,Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday, launched an awareness campaign, aimed at educating residents on the increasing impact of climate change. The campaign also seeks to enlighten residents on the urgent need for personal and community protection measures. During the launch in Uyo on Thursday, theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Walking into a typical primary healthcare centre in Nigeria, one is often confronted by overworked health workers juggling long queues, limited diagnostic tools and incomplete patient records. By contrast, in better-equipped facilities, digital platforms powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) can already analyse symptoms, flag high-risk cases andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Dr Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on Jan. 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Babatunde, a House Officer at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was kidnapped alongsideContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced plans to commission series of research studies, in a bid to expand health insurance coverage in Nigeria. NHIA said this is as millions of citizens continue to pay for healthcare services out-of-pocket. The authority disclosed this through its officialContinue Reading
