Over 19 months after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to Nigeria's 774 LGAs, state governors exploit constitutional gaps to resist full implementation, stalling grassroots development. Read the full investigation.
CITN President Innocent Ohagwa outlines the pillars for Nigeria's new tax reform success: sustained implementation, capacity building & stakeholder engagement. Learn how the reforms aim to harmonize taxes and boost revenue.
FERMA's Joint Union refutes media reports of board interference, calling them forged and malicious. They demand retraction and pledge support to the agency's leadership.
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
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.
The Trade Union Congress warns that poverty and austerity policies are pushing workers to the brink. TUC President Festus Osifo demands urgent, people-centred government action.
PMAN dismisses claims of President Pretty Okafor's suspension as unconstitutional. The union cites a court order and links the dispute to a property fraud case under EFCC investigation. Read details.
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.
A fatal accident involving an NUJ bus claimed six journalists' lives in Gombe State on December 29, 2025. Others injured. Details emerging.
Delta State Government vows to prioritize citizen welfare and deliver high-quality, enduring infrastructure projects without borrowing, as stated by the Governor's spokesperson.
Senator Ali Ndume advocates extending US-Nigeria military cooperation to Borno's terror hotspots. Read his full statement and analysis of the security situation.
Stakeholders at the Ijakadi festival in Offa call for deliberate government investment in cultural heritage as a viable source of foreign earnings and economic development for Nigeria.
Israel becomes the first nation to recognise Somaliland's independence, drawing fierce condemnation from Somalia, the African Union, and regional allies. Read the full diplomatic fallout.
Sokoto State confirms a joint Nigeria-US airstrike targeted terrorists in Tangaza LGA. No civilian casualties reported. Government welcomes international security collaboration. Read more.
The Nigerian Armed Forces confirm precision strikes with the US against foreign ISIS elements in Sokoto. Get the full details on this major security operation.
Nigeria's foreign minister confirms more joint US-Nigeria strikes are likely against jihadist groups after Christmas Day bombardment in Sokoto. Get the full details on the operation and diplomatic context.
Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirms President Tinubu approved joint US airstrikes on ISIS in Sokoto after a 19-minute call. Get the full details on the operation and government's stance.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
The Trump administration has banned five Europeans, including a former EU commissioner, from entering the US. They are accused of coercing tech firms to censor American viewpoints. Read the full details.
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
Ogun State Police Command launches a major joint security operation with the Army, NSCDC, and Amotekun for the Christmas and New Year period. CP Lanre Ogunlowo assures safety on highways and bans fireworks. Report suspicious activities via emergency lines
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a new Teachers Specific Allowance, ranging from 21% to 27.5%, effective January 2026. This follows pressure from the Nigeria Union of Teachers. Read the full details.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Media Personality awards. WSCIJ and NUJ Rivers celebrate her data-driven journalism and impact on Niger Delta communities. Read more.
The historic EU-Mercosur trade pact, creating the world's largest free trade zone, faces delay due to farmer protests. A new signing date is now targeted for January 12 in Paraguay. Get the full details.
TikTok forms a U.S.-based joint venture with Oracle and others to protect American user data, ending a long standoff and securing its 170 million users. Read the full details.
The Afonja Descendants Union in Ilorin calls on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Emir to intervene in an alleged illegal land acquisition crisis at Modi and Ogundele. They urge a peaceful resolution.
TikTok secures a joint venture with Oracle and Abu Dhabi's MGX to continue US operations, avoiding a ban over Chinese ownership. Key facts and implications explained.
Workers in Enugu, Rivers, and Ebonyi joined a nationwide NLC protest against insecurity, accusing the Federal Government of not protecting lives and property. Read their demands.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, 20 years in the making, faces a crunch vote. While promising a massive free-trade zone, it sparks fierce protests from European farmers fearing cheap imports. Read the full details.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal faces a major setback as Italy and France demand more safeguards for farmers, casting doubt on a signing ceremony planned for this weekend in Brazil.