Germany Plans Record Defence Spending Surge to Build Europe’s Most Powerful Conventional Military
Germany is set to launch a massive wave of defence procurement deals worth tens of billions of euros, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz advances his vision of transforming the country’s military into Europe’s dominant conventional force, according to sources familiar with the plans. The planned purchases include 20 Eurofighter jets, up to 3,000 Boxer armoured vehicles, […]
Australia Expands Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Include YouTube
Australia has broadened its upcoming ban on social media accounts for users under 16 to include YouTube, reversing an earlier exemption and intensifying debate over online safety, regulation, and youth freedoms. Set to take effect in December, the sweeping ban will now apply to all major platforms: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and […]
“I don’t have anything to do with the ADC” — Bukola Saraki
Former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki on Tuesday convened a closed-door meeting with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Ilorin, Kwara State, to dispel speculations about his involvement in the emerging opposition coalition reportedly led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The meeting, held at Saraki’s GRA residence, was aimed at addressing internal concerns and reinforcing party unity ahead of the 2027 […]
CAC Moves to Delist More Companies Over Non-Compliance with CAMA
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced a new phase of its cleanup exercise by initiating the striking off of company names that have failed to comply with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. In a statement issued by its management, the Commission confirmed the publication of a fresh list of non-compliant companies on its official website. The affected […]
FIRS Halts Issuance of Tax Exemption Certificates for All Entities
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the immediate discontinuation of all tax exemption certificates, affecting pioneer status companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and businesses operating in free trade zones. In a public notice released by the agency, the FIRS stated that the issuance of new Tax Exemption Certificates has been suspended indefinitely, as part of a broader effort to promote transparency and ensure strict adherence […]
Interior Minister Advocates Tech-Driven Fire Safety in Oil and Gas Sector
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the urgent need to integrate modern technology into Nigeria’s fire prevention, detection, and emergency response systems, particularly within the oil and gas sector. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a one-day stakeholders’ forum themed “Advancing Fire Safety within the Oil and Gas Sector of Nigeria […]
Kalu Withdraws Indigeneship Bill After Public Outcry, Vows Wider Consultation
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has officially withdrawn his proposed indigeneship bill, following intense public criticism and concerns over its potential implications. In a statement issued Tuesday by his media aide, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu said the decision was based on feedback from stakeholders and a detailed report from the National Institute for Legislative and […]
Tuggar Rallies Diplomats to Back Nigeria’s Private Sector, Drive Economic Growth
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to using economic diplomacy as a tool to drive Nigeria’s private sector-led transformation and unlock national prosperity. Speaking at the inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue hosted by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in Abuja, Tuggar called on the diplomatic community to support Nigeria’s […]
Qatar’s $400M Jet Gift for Trump’s Air Force One Sparks Legal and Ethical Firestorm
Preparations are underway to convert a Boeing jumbo jet, donated by the Qatari government, into a new Air Force One aircraft for President Donald Trump — a move that has triggered bipartisan backlash and scrutiny over its legality and optics. The aircraft, reportedly valued at $400 million, is being transferred to the U.S. government under […]
China Launches Nationwide Child Subsidy to Tackle Falling Birth Rates
China has introduced its first nationwide cash subsidy aimed at encouraging families to have more children, as the country confronts a sharp population decline and rising costs of child-rearing. Starting this year, parents will receive an annual payment of 3,600 yuan (approximately $500 or £375) for each child under the age of three, state broadcaster […]
