The Joint Tax Board has launched a unified portal for Nigerians to retrieve their Tax Identification Number digitally using NIN or CAC details. Follow our step-by-step guide to access your 13-digit Tax ID from January 1, 2026.
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from Lagoon Hospital in Lagos. He is recovering at home after a crash that killed two friends. Get the full update.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Livestock farmers in Taraba State celebrate as land is handed over for a new veterinary hospital in Jalingo. The L-PRES and World Bank project aims to boost animal health and farming resilience.
An explosion at Bagudo General Hospital in Kebbi State caused panic, but police confirm no lives lost. Authorities debunk bomb rumors, attributing blast to a gas cylinder fire incident. Read the full details.
Borno State boosts economy with $800k leather exports and launches a new industrial hub with a dry port. Governor Zulum presents N890.33bn budget for 2026. Read more.
Nigeria's new tax ID portal goes live January 1, 2026. Your NIN becomes your tax number. Learn how to retrieve your ID and what it means for you.
Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.
A morning explosion caused panic at General Hospital, Bagudo, Kebbi State. Police confirm no casualties, building damaged. Security forces are on-site. Stay informed.
An explosion caused panic at General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State. Police confirm no casualties, deploy EOD-CBRN team. Investigations ongoing. Stay informed.
Governor Babagana Zulum presents a N890.33bn budget for Borno's 2026 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N135bn for rebuilding and growth.
Enugu State commissions a model veterinary hospital and flags off an integrated livestock development centre, aiming to transform agriculture and become a regional agro-export hub. #Agriculture #Enugu
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Enugu State and Nigeria bid farewell to Chief Rex Onyeabo, a PDP founding father, technocrat, and devout Catholic. His legacy of public service and faith is honoured.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum extends Christmas greetings, thanking God for restored peace. He highlights a year of recovery and interfaith harmony while on a security tour.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
A registered nurse at Duke Health is charged with sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients. Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, faces multiple felonies and had his nursing license suspended. Duke Health has a zero-tolerance policy and is cooperating with police.
Musa Ahmed Musa of Borno and Hafsat Sada of Kano have emerged overall winners of the 40th National Qur'anic Recitation Competition. Governor Zulum says the event signals Borno's return to peace.
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
President Bola Tinubu will spend Christmas in Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos. The trip includes project commissions, a wedding, and cultural festivals. Get the full itinerary and reasons here.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the Nollywood film 'A Very Dirty Christmas' as offensive, calls for a title change and public apology from producers.
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
Terror group ISWAP executes a Yawal Kawa chief after accusing him of loyalty to Nigeria's government and army. Security analyst Brant Philip reports on the abduction and killing.