9 h. ago Explainer: 50 tax exemptions, relief for Nigerians under new laws

Nigerians, from minimum wage earners to small business owners, are poised to benefit from tax relief and exemptions starting January read more Explainer: 50 tax exemptions, relief for Nigerians under new laws

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30 h. ago How victims of leaked nude images can seek justice under Nigerian law — Lawyers

Legal experts have advised victims whose nude images were shared online without their consent to pursue both...

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3 d. ago Wildlife Protection Bill Awaits President Tinubu’s Assent As Senate Passes Bill

The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 has been successfully passed into law by the Nigerian Senate and will now be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu for his assent. Earlier passed by the House of Representatives in late May 2025, the Bill updates existing wildlife laws, increases penalties for wildlife crimes, and provides greater […]

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4 d. ago Why Nigeria’s 5% fuel tax won’t take effect anytime soon — Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has explained that the proposed 5% fuel surcharge will not take effect until

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7 d. ago Drug Parties Are Illegal, NDLEA Warns Nightclub Owners, Fun Seekers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned nightclub operators and fun seekers about the creeping culture of organising, hosting and attending drug parties, a disturbing fad within social circles, which is a blatant illegality under the Nigerian law. The anti-narcotics Agency’s warning comes on the heels of a raid carried out by its […]

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8 d. ago 68.9m of Nigeria’s internet users experience cyberbullying, scams, child sexual abuse – Report

..as Lawmaker, stakeholders push for child online protection law An estimated 68.9 million Nigerians, 50% of the country’s 137.8 million read more 68.9m of Nigeria’s internet users experience cyberbullying, scams, child sexual abuse – Report

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8 d. ago APC won’t violate electoral law if Oyebanji is picked by consensus —Faparusi

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member representing Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Faparusi, has assured that the APC will not violate the Electoral Law or any other Nigerian law for that matter if Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is picked by consensus in the party’s […]

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8 d. ago Keyamo Seeks Law Compelling Public Officials To Fly Nigerian Airlines Abroad

Keyamo noted that the idea aligns with global practice, as other nations prioritise their local carriers and emphasised that Nigeria must not be left out in promoting its own carriers. The post Keyamo Seeks Law Compelling Public Officials To Fly Nigerian Airlines Abroad appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago New Tracker Empowers Nigerians To Monitor Lawmakers On Women Reserved Seats Bill

The TOS Foundation has launched the 469 Tracker, a civic-tech tool created to empower Nigerians to track lawmakers’ positions on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, a proposed legislation aimed at increasing women’s representation in Parliament across all levels. Unveiling the platform in Abuja, founder of the TOS Foundation, Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, said the initiative […]

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1 week ago Nigeria has enough laws to prosecute anyone involved in broadcasting harmful AI content, says Yadudu, former Abacha`s minister of justice

Auwalu Yadudu, former Nigeria Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, says there are currently enough provisions in Nigerian read more Nigeria has enough laws to prosecute anyone involved in broadcasting harmful AI content, says Yadudu, former Abacha`s minister of justice

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1 week ago Tinubu Nominates Ikechukwu Ugwuegede As NCC Commissioner For South

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ikechukwu Ugwuegede as the South-East representative on the board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Ugwuegede, a lawyer and politician, previously served as Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) from 2011 to 2015. He also contested to represent the Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency in the House of […]

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1 week ago Senate Passes New Law, Prescribes Life Imprisonment For Child Defilement

  In a landmark move aimed at strengthening child protection laws in the country, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill into law, mandating life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of sexually defiling a minor. The new legislation prescribes life imprisonment without the option of a fine for any man or woman who engages in […]

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2 w. ago Ned Nwoko Denies Domestic Violence Allegations By Wife Regina, Says Drug Abuse Behind Rift

Nigerian lawmaker and businessman, Senator Ned Nwoko, has denied allegations of domestic violence made against him by his wife and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, saying her drug and alcohol abuse was behind her recent violent behaviour. Taking to his verified Facebook page on Sunday, the Delta North Senator narrated what happened in his absence and […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Hails Nigerian Lawyer Tolu Obamuroh On Global Legal Milestone

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian legal practitioner, Tolu Obamuroh, on his elevation to the partnership of White & Case LLP, one of the world’s most prestigious international law firms headquartered in New York. Obamuroh’s appointment, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, marks a major milestone for Nigerian representation in the global legal space. […]

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3 w. ago ‘Write Your Name In Gold, Don’t Fail Nigerians’, Lawmakers Tell New INEC Chair Amupitan

The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has expressed support for the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, for appointment as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), tasking him to write his name in gold and not fail Nigerians. The coalition, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), urged the […]

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3 w. ago Adunni Ade Wins N20m Privacy Lawsuit, Vows To Unmask Actress Who Spread False Story To Bloggers

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has promised to disclose the identity of a colleague she accused of leaking her private information to bloggers. Her statement comes after a legal win, with the Lagos High Court awarding her N20 million in damages for a violation of her privacy. Ade filed a lawsuit against a Nigerian news platform […] The post Adunni Ade Wins N20m Privacy Lawsuit, Vows To Unmask Actress Who Spread False Story To Bloggers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lawmakers Must Serve Nigerians, Not Seek Political Theatre – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on lawmakers to embrace accountability, discipline, and purposeful governance. He made the remarks during the resumption of Senate plenary on Tuesday, following a 10-week recess. Addressing his colleagues, Akpabio said, “To the citizens of Nigeria, we hear you. You asked us not for excuses, but for results. We […] The post Lawmakers Must Serve Nigerians, Not Seek Political Theatre – Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers

Tribune Online New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that about 98 percent of Nigerian workers will be exempted from New tax regime: FG targets compliance, relief for 98% of workers Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Osun LG Crisis: Aregbesola Loyalists Fault FG’s On Alleged Release Of Funds

Omoluwabi Progressives, an offshoot of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the release of local government funds to alleged illegal political functionaries in Osun State as a brazen assault on democracy, the rule of law, and the sanctity of the Nigerian constitution. It therefore warned the chairmen and councillors concerned not to touch the […]

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4 w. ago Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG

Tribune Online Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly condemned the recent comments made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole on national television, describing them as a “reprehensible assault on the fundamental rights of Nigerian workers” and “a gross distortion of established labour laws.” Oshiomhole now vocal advocate for corporate oppression — NUPENG Tribune Online

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