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April 24, 2026

Trump Threatens Tariffs on UK Over Digital Tax on US Tech Firms

US President warns Britain to scrap 2% levy or face retaliatory trade measures By ifeoma Onyekachi   United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose fresh tariffs on the United Kingdom if it does not abolish its digital services tax (DST), escalating tensions over the treatment of American technology companies.   Speaking to reporters... Read More
Business, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Technology, UK News, World News
April 23, 2026

Senate Confirms Darma as Minister, Pledges Action on Housing Deficit

By ifeoma Onyekachi     The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister following his screening at plenary.   Darma was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.   During the screening, Darma addressed lawmakers’ concerns on... Read More
Africa News, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago Joins Governors’ Forum  Meeting in Abuja, Pushes Collaboration on National Challenges

  Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, where leaders chart coordinated responses to pressing national issues and push for stronger inter-state partnerships. By ifeoma Onyekachi   Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State was among state leaders who attended a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum held in Abuja, where key national issues and inter-state... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway

  By ifeoma Onyekachi   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of $516.3 million to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s economic agenda.   The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 23, 2026

FG Deepens Civil Service Welfare with Employees’ Compensation Scheme Rollout

New help desk, NSITF partnership aim to fast-track claims, strengthen workplace safety, and guarantee support for injured or bereaved public servants By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has formally operationalised the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the Federal Civil Service, in a move designed to strengthen worker protection, improve occupational safety standards, and enhance... Read More
Africa News, Business, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital
April 23, 2026

Deputy Senate President Distributes 334 Vehicles to Boost Kano Grassroots Economy

Deputy Senate President says intervention aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, targets grassroots economic support By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 47 vehicles and 287 motorcycles to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District, in what he described as a move to... Read More
Africa News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Politics
April 22, 2026

Kaduna is now better than I met it – Gov. Uba Sani 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that he inherited a Kaduna State which has immense potential, but was bedevilled with security challenges, infrastructure gaps and social indicators that required urgent attention.   The Governor spoke at a workshop for senior Government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public... Read More
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April 21, 2026

My administration will not negotiate with criminals — Kogi Gov

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London     The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, on Tuesday declared that his administration would not negotiate with criminals, vowing to crush and defeat them.   Speaking at the Kogi State Security Summit and Fundraising held in Abuja, he stressed that anyone who disturbs the peace of the... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Crime, Finance, Governance, Military, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
April 21, 2026

Tinubu Elevates Oyedele to Finance Minister, Wale Edun, Dangiwa Sacked as President Appoints Replacement for Housing Ministry

By Festus Fifen Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet... Read More
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