The Lagos State Government has grown its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about ₦500 million monthly before 2005 to ₦1 trillion annually, becoming the first subnational government in Nigeria to achieve such a milestone. Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Dr. Ayodele Subair, announced the feat over the weekend, attributing the

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Zenith Bank Plc has awarded a total of ₦140 million to ten African innovators at the fifth edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, following a rigorous hackathon and startup pitch competition held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate,” introduced an

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Nestoil Limited has refuted circulating reports alleging that Nestoil and Neconde have been placed under receivership, describing the publication as false, misleading, and an attempt to sway ongoing legal proceedings involving FirstBank Trustees and FBNQuest Merchant Bank. In a statement, the company’s Head of Legal, Abimbola Attitebi, explained that the plaintiffs’ ex-parte request seeking judicial

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Visa processing giant VFS Global has rolled out an expanded suite of technology-driven services aimed at simplifying visa applications for both group and individual travellers across Nigeria. The company—which handles visa and consular operations for multiple foreign governments—said the upgrade was prompted by the rising demand from sports teams, corporate groups, families, and leisure travellers

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The Federal Government has approved the request of the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, to commence his statutory terminal leave ahead of the completion of his single five-year tenure, which ends on February 19, 2026. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on government institutions, technology companies, civil society organisations, and citizens to take decisive, coordinated action to make the nation’s digital environment safer, more inclusive, and respectful for women and girls. She made the appeal in her message commemorating the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence

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The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has described the passing of the Etsu Bassa Nge Kingdom, retired Brigadier-General Abu Ali, as a significant loss that leaves a substantial void. The condolence message was issued on Tuesday in Lokoja by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ismaila Isah. Governor Ododo remembered the late Etsu

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The Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Mohammed Baba Azare, has convened a stakeholders’ security meeting following recent insecurity concerns in parts of Nigeria. During the meeting, Azare dismissed online claims that insurgents and Boko Haram terrorists had infiltrated Akwa Ibom, warning that such false reports could create unnecessary fear among residents. The meeting

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Kwara State Governor, Abdulraham Abdulrazaq, has announced the formation of a cabinet-level security committee to develop short- and long-term strategies aimed at curbing security breaches in the state. The committee is chaired by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, with Mrs. Olufunke Shittu, Head of Service (HoS), serving as secretary, according to a statement by the governor’s

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About 70 former employees of Premium Pension Limited (PPL) have taken the company to court, challenging their dismissal and the alleged non-payment of gratuities and other entitlements. The lawsuit was filed before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja. The claimants argue that their dismissal was illegal, unjust, and carried out with malice

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