Senate Panel Demands Immediate Enforcement of 4% FOB Charge for Customs
Chairman of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Customs and Tariffs, Senator Isah Jibrin, has called for the immediate implementation of the 4% Free-On-Board (FOB) charge, citing its legal backing and critical importance to the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Speaking during a session with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, […]
Nigeria’s Economy Grows by 3.13% in Q1 2025 After GDP Rebasing — NBS
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.13 percent in the first quarter of 2025, up from 2.27 percent in Q1 2024, following the rebasing of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, revealed that […]
Ajaero Warns of Growing Tyranny, Alleges Plot to Silence Labour Before 2027
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has raised the alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s dangerous drift toward authoritarian rule, citing increased suppression of workers’ rights and a shrinking democratic space. Speaking Monday at the opening of the 21st NLC Rain School in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Ajaero accused both federal and state governments of […]
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert warning of ongoing exploitation of a newly discovered Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to on-premise servers. According to the alert, the flaw enables unauthenticated actors to fully infiltrate SharePoint environments—granting access to file systems, internal configurations, and […]
Veteran Radio Broadcaster Shot Dead in Southern Philippines, Renewing Fears Over Journalist Safety
A prominent local radio broadcaster in the southern Philippines was shot and killed Monday, in what authorities have confirmed as the latest deadly attack on media personnel in the country. Erwin Labitad Segovia, 63, a longtime host on Radio WOW FM known for his sharp commentary on social issues and local governance, was gunned down […]
Fire on Indonesian Ferry Leaves 3 Dead, Over 500 Rescued Off Sulawesi Coast
A deadly fire aboard an Indonesian ferry off the coast of Sulawesi has claimed the lives of three people, with more than 500 others rescued, officials confirmed on Monday. The blaze erupted Sunday on the KM Barcelona 5 while it was en route from Melonguane port in the Talaud Islands to Manado, the capital of […]
Nigeria Eyes $10bn Green Hydrogen Export Market by 2035 — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria must reduce its overdependence on volatile fossil fuel markets by tapping into its potential in green hydrogen, a shift he believes could unlock billions in investment and generate hundreds of thousands of new jobs. Speaking at the ‘Nigeria 4H₂ Project Results Workshop and End of Project Stakeholders Interaction’ in Abuja […]
NMA Gives FG 21-Day Ultimatum Over Salaries, Arrears, and Workforce Retention
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address longstanding issues affecting the country’s healthcare sector or face a possible nationwide strike. Speaking in an interview, NMA President Bala Audu said the association’s demands are not new but are based on already approved agreements that remain unimplemented, especially […]
Okpebholo Denies Threat to Obi, Says Remark Was Security Advisory
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has denied issuing a threat to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), following backlash over comments made during a recent public event. The governor clarified that his remarks were not personal but aimed at emphasizing the need for adherence to security protocols during high-profile visits to the state. The […]
Nigeria Boosts Maritime Competitiveness with $1B Port Upgrades
Nigeria is accelerating its maritime sector transformation through massive investments in port infrastructure and maritime education, aiming to reposition the industry for global competitiveness and expanded trade. At the core of this drive are strategic initiatives by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron efforts aligned with the Federal Government’s vision to unlock the full potential […]
