38 m. ago Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker

Tribune Online Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday said that the House was considering reserving 10 per cent of elective seats in the National Assembly for women and 5 per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing constitution review exercise as part of inclusive governance.3. Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Tribune Online

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72 m. ago Tinubu’s ‘Economic Failure’ Behind Nigeria’s Exclusion From White House Trade Talks — ADC

The Opposition Coalition’s party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed concern over the decision of the United States government to host the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, for high-level commercial talks at the White House on Wednesday without extending same invitation to Nigeria. In a statement issued by the party’s Interim National […]

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76 m. ago AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) is set to host its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future of Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.”  The event, slated for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, by […] The post AI, trust in focus as ACAMB set to hold 4th stakeholders conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement

Tribune Online Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee set up to investigate the implementation and remittance of the five percent user charge on the pump price of petroleum products for road maintenance, on Tuesday, constituted two stakeholders’ committees to address issues surrounding the collection and disbursement of the charges. Reps constitute two stakeholders’ committees on 5% user charge, disbursement Tribune Online

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2 h. ago House bills must undergo thorough scrutiny before Senate concurrence – Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that all bills transmitted from the House of Representatives must undergo thorough scrutiny before concurrence, stressing that the Senate will not abdicate its responsibility of reviewing legislation in the name of inter-chamber cooperation. Akpabio, who made the position known during plenary on Tuesday, July 8, […] The post House bills must undergo thorough scrutiny before Senate concurrence – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NGX Group, Champion Breweries, C & I Leasing, others push market higher by 0.30%

Nigeria’s equities market rose by 0.30 percent on Tuesday, its second positive close this week, thanks to stocks like NGX read more NGX Group, Champion Breweries, C & I Leasing, others push market higher by 0.30%

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9 h. ago Reps Want Operations, Maintenance Of NASS Complex, Others Taken From FCDA

The House of Representatives has taken steps to take away the operation, management, development, maintenance, and preservation of the National Assembly (NASS) Complex and all legislative property away from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). This is as the Green Chamber is considering the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025, jointly sponsored […]

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9 h. ago Experts Advocate Legal Framework For Order Of Precedence In Nigeria

Protocol professionals in Nigeria gathered virtually over the weekend for a key session organised by the Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners of Nigeria (ACPPN). The online event featured a powerful presentation by U.S.-based protocol and international engagement consultant, Feyisola Adetunji. Adetunji, speaking to a diverse audience of protocol officers, event planners, and government officials, stressed […]

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10 h. ago NCC To Spotlight Mobile Virtual Network Investment, Growth Potential At Forum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to spotlight investment opportunities, emerging trends, and the long-term growth potential of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) at the sixth edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0). With 43 MVNO licenses already issued by the NCC across five distinct service tiers, Nigeria is preparing to unlock […]

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10 h. ago Keystone Bank Empowers Entrepreneurs At Business Clinic In Abuja, 9 Other Cities

Keystone Bank Limited has demonstrated its commitment to entrepreneurial growth by hosting an SME Business Clinic in Abuja and nine other states across Nigeria. The  bank said the Business Clinics  held throughout June in celebration of the United Nations’ World SME Day 2025 themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” brought together small and medium-sized […]

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11 h. ago Digital Future: Nigeria Attracts $1bn In Data Centre, Cloud Investments

Nigeria is solidifying its digital independence with over $1 billion in investments poured into local data centers and cloud infrastructure, signaling a transformative shift in the nation’s tech landscape. With support from both the federal government and the private sector, the country is asserting its commitment to data sovereignty, digital resilience, and economic diversification. The […]

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11 h. ago Lanre Adedoyin becomes Rotary District 9112 Governor, focuses on sustainability, healthcare

Rotary International District 9112 has marked a significant leadership transition as Rotarian Lanre Adedoyin was recently installed as District Governor read more Lanre Adedoyin becomes Rotary District 9112 Governor, focuses on sustainability, healthcare

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14 h. ago Develop Proactive Approach To Plastic Waste Mgt, MAN Tells Ogun Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Ogun State government to develop a sustainable approach to managing plastic waste, especially single use plastics in the state. The Association stated this in a statement signed by its director-general, Segun Ajayi-Kadir. MAN recognises the government’s initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste, promoting recycling, and fostering […]

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14 h. ago Aviation Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance For Sales Of Presidential Jet

Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. LEADERSHIP reports that the decision to sell the aircraft followed the acquisition of Airbus A330 for the use of President Bola Tinubu. The A330 was […]

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14 h. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said over ₦300 billion public funds discovered to have been unaccounted for in audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, jointly organized […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago New Laws: Experts Raise Fresh Concerns Over High Corporate Taxes

Despite the recent passage of four new tax laws by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s ambitious tax reform drive appears to be at a critical crossroads. Fiscal policy experts, private sector leaders, and economists have raised fresh concerns that, without deeper structural changes—especially a reduction in corporate tax rates and regulatory overhaul—the country’s tax system […]

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18 h. ago Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement With Nigeria

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has formally commenced talks with the Federal Government of Nigeria to renegotiate their existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), becoming the first foreign partner to initiate such discussions following Nigeria’s recent tax reforms. The renegotiation process was flagged off on Monday at the Revenue House in Abuja, where the chairman of […]

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21 h. ago Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

…to end FCDA oversight The Federal House of Representatives has advanced a bill that will grant the National Assembly full read more Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

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21 h. ago FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement

Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, hosted a delegation led by Bengt van Loosdrecht, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, for the opening ceremony of the renegotiation of the Double Taxation Agreement between Nigeria and the Netherlands. The event took place at the Revenue House in Abuja […] The post FIRS engages stakeholders as Netherlands reopens double taxation agreement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Crest Africa Highlights Olorunshola’s Mission To Power Africa’s Digital Transformation

Across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name continues to stand out for his unique blend of strategy, technical expertise, and purpose-driven impact – Olorunleke Olorunshola. As a certified Power Platform developer and enterprise solution architect, he is helping organizations large and small unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and scalability through Microsoft low-code tools. […]

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