Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago of Niger State has observed with dismay how petty traders and hawkers are being exploited with multiple taxes and has ordered the immediate ban on collecting taxes from them across the state. The governor announced the ban while speaking with the Government House press crew in Minna on Tuesday, 25th February…

An aspirant in the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025, Obiora Okonkwo, has submitted the expression of interest and nomination forms to qualify him to contest the April 5 primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okonkwo, who arrived at the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja, was received by…

Nigeria and Kazakhstan have initiated discussions to establish a trade and investment partnership, paving the way for economic growth and cooperation between the two countries. To solidify the partnership, both nations have agreed to draft an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) to ensure a structured and transparent investment process. Also, in the coming months, a Nigeria-Kazakhstan…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will not extend registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) after March 8. This is contained in statement to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Boards Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the registration period which began on Feb. 3, would end on…

The Rector of Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH) in Igbesa, Dr. Abiodun Oluseye, has said that the federal government's initiative to upgrade some polytechnics into full-fledged universities may spell doom for technical education in the country. Oluseye, who was speaking ahead of the institution's 6th combined convocation ceremony, disclosed that the government should, as…