The final of the 2025 Delta State Principals’ Cup football competition takes place today, 6th November, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The tournament, now in its 8th edition, is a youth developmental initiative sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in collaboration with the Delta State Government. Over 1,000 schools from all 25 local government areas

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The 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council, under the leadership of Hon. Adeshina Haruna, on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Hon. Tunde Azeez Disco as Chairman of Agege Local Government. Azeez stepped down due to health challenges that had hindered his ability to perform his duties. The council commended his service and wished

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In a dramatic political realignment, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), making four out of five Southsouth states under APC control. The historic event took place at a grand rally at the Samson Siasia Sports Arena in Yenagoa, drawing thousands of

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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will officially unveil the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts on Monday, November 10, 2025, during a high-level stakeholder engagement themed “Impact of the New Tax Laws.” The event marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fiscal reform journey, reflecting the government’s commitment to building a simpler, fairer, and more efficient tax

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Comrade John Ogbe, a National Presidential aspirant for the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), has urged aviation unions to adopt modern strategies in engaging the federal government, its agencies, and private-sector employers, moving away from industrial unrest toward solution-driven negotiations. Ogbe emphasized that dialogue-based, facts-driven negotiations can create a win-win scenario

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The Nigerian telecom industry continued its robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, with active voice subscriptions rising to 173.54 million in September, up from 171.57 million in August, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Teledensity, which measures the number of active telephone lines per 100 inhabitants, also increased slightly to 80.05%, reflecting

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s recent approval of a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing it as a strategic move aligned with the “Nigeria First” agenda. MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, emphasized that the policy is a key step toward energy sovereignty, industrial

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Trucks Transit Parks Limited (TTP) has called for urgent digitisation of trade and truck transportation systems across the ECOWAS corridor, following insights from a comprehensive 6,000 km road assessment. The study highlights the need for improvements in truck parking infrastructure, rest stops, and digital traffic management systems to strengthen regional commerce and promote economic integration.

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The International Cocoa Diplomacy (ICD) has called for stronger collaboration to enhance the quality of African cocoa production and increase the value of cocoa exports. Speaking at a joint briefing with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) ahead of the International Trade Fair and Eko Chocolate Show, ICD Convener HRM Queen Angelique-Monet Thompson

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to increase its equity in the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery to 20%, the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, revealed at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC). Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, commenced operations last year but has

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