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NSC blames Middle East crisis for Apapa port gridlock return

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has attributed the resurgence of traffic congestion and operational hiccups along the Apapa port corridor to disruptions in the global supply chain triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis. The Council’s position comes amid growing concerns by stakeholders over the return of gridlock on the Mile 2-Apapa Expressway, where truck queues, […]

News

EMERGE programme will transform Nigeria’s solid minerals sector — Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Wednesday, assured that the launch of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment programme is a game-changer for the nation’s solid minerals sector. Vanguard reported that speaking at the launch of EMERGE in Abuja he said the programme was well crafted and strategically positioned […]

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Under-30 drive pension growth as 44,837 join CPS in Q4 2025 — PenCom

More young workers under the age of 30 years signed into the Contributory Pension Scheme in the fourth quarter of 2025, Q4’25, as 44,837 contributors representing 39.03 per cent joined the scheme. This is as total Retirement Savings Accounts rose to 11,042,903 in Q4’25 from 10,928,039 recorded in Q3’25. According to the fourth quarter report […]

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AIICO shareholders approve ₦4.4bn dividend, appoint new directors

Shareholders of AIICO Insurance Plc has given the company approval to pay dividend of 12 kobo per share, amounting to N4.4 billion. Vanguard reported that at the company’s annual general meeting in Lagos, the company also appointed three professionals to the Board as Non-Executive Directors: which are Tunde Mabawonku, as a Non-Executive Director, bringing over […]

Finance

NRS unveils Rev360 digital platform to boost tax compliance

The Nigeria Revenue Service has unveiled Rev360, its next-generation digital tax administration platform designed to deliver a more integrated, intelligent, and taxpayer-centric tax administration experience, which will also identify tax evaders. Vanguard reported that speaking at the event in Abuja, on Wednesday, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described Rev360 as […]

Scams

US revokes 600 visas linked to birth tourism fraud schemes

The United States government has launched a crackdown on birth tourism networks, revoking over 600 visas issued to foreigners who used the route to secure citizenship for their children. The Department of State stated this yesterday in an X post, saying that under President Donald Trump, tje department was “defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship […]

Transportation

NSIB recovers evidence in Warri-Itakpe train derailment probe

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau says it has retrieved critical evidence as investigations into the June 8, 2026 train derailment along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor continue. Vanguard reported that the bureau disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe. According to the statement, the Director-General […]

Policy and Regulations

Pay taxes, ground rents to sustain development, Tinubu tells FCT residents

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, urged residents and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory to pay their taxes, ground rents and other statutory charges, saying government revenue remains critical to sustaining infrastructure development across the nation’s capital. Tinubu appealed to the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road N5 linking Life Camp Junction and Ring Road […]

Business featured

US military helped move 100m barrels through Hormuz – Trump

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States military had quietly assisted about 200 commercial vessels and facilitated the movement of more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump revealed the previously undisclosed operation, saying the effort helped prevent a sharp […]

Policy and Regulations

Tax reforms must protect taxpayers’ interests, says RMAFC chairman

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring equitable revenue allocation across all tiers of government. According to The PUNCH, Shehu stated this while receiving a delegation of the Joint Revenue Board led by its Executive Secretary, Mr […]

Tech

Netflix expands mobile, gaming strategy across Asia-Pacific markets

Netflix is expanding its push into mobile engagement and gaming across Asia-Pacific, unveiling new product updates aimed at deepening user interaction beyond traditional video streaming. At its APAC Product Innovation Showcase, the streaming giant announced plans to extend its redesigned mobile experience to additional markets in the region while accelerating the rollout of Netflix Playground, […]