Amanda Azubuike becomes first Nigerian woman Brigadier General in US Army
Amanda Azubuike becomes first Nigerian woman Brigadier General in US Army A Nigerian woman, Amanda Azubuike, has made history as the first Nigerian woman to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army Azubuike, who…
FG Mandates TIN For All Taxable Bank Account Holders From January 2026
The Federal Government has established a definitive timeline for stricter tax compliance, mandating that banks require a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from all taxable Nigerians maintaining bank accounts beginning January 1, 2026. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on…
Ghana’s economy grew 5.5% in third quarter of 2025
Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, driven by an improvement in the agriculture and services sectors, the statistics agency said on Wednesday. However, growth slowed from a revised 7.0% in the same period last…
WTO Members Engage in Crucial Discussions on TRIPS Agreement
The Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights meets today and tomorrow. WTO members will discuss technology transfer case studies, trade-related IP issues, and next steps in the review of the #TRIPS Agreement’s implementation.
JUST IN: Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria, Alerts US Department Of War
United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has asked the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians”. Trump disclosed this in a statement…
Ciara pledges to showcase Lagos’ beauty through her platform
American entertainer and Grammy Award winner, Ciara Princess Wilson, on Friday joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Nigerian Exchange to ring the closing gong, marking the official commencement of Lagos Fashion Week 2025. Ciara pledges to showcase Lagos’…
The State of Global Trade: WTO Director-General Shares Insights
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh on Oct. 27, 2025. Fortune “I think it’s maybe understatement of the century to say that global trade is facing the greatest disruption in…
Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship
Bank launches N2b private varsity scholarship Sterling Bank Limited, Sterling Bank has announced an over N2 billion commitment for private university scholarships for young Nigerians. Unveiled on Democracy Day, the initiative: Beyond Education, represents a step towards building future…
Why Awujale was absent from 2025 Ojude Oba — Festival coordinator
The Coordinator for the 2025 Ojude Oba festival, Dr Fassy Yusuff, on Monday said that the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, could not attend the annual festival held on Sunday at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State,…
FG’s reforms to crash food prices – Minister
Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food security The Federal Government has said that its agricultural reforms were designed to ensure food availability, affordability and accessibility for all Nigerians. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,…