Month: August 2025

The Federal Government, through the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), has uncovered and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country. The move was part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on unlicensed tertiary institutions undermining the integrity of Nigeria’s education system. According to the commission, in addition to shutting down the fake institutions, it also carried out personnel audits and financial monitoring across all 21

Over a year after President Bola Tinubu signed an executive order to slash drug costs, Nigerians are still paying more for life-saving medicines, with prices rising by as much as 100 percent despite government promises of relief. The directive, issued in June 2024, removed tariffs, excise duties, and Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical machinery and raw materials. It was meant to lower production costs, boost local manufacturing, and make

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new Personal Income Tax Calculator designed to help Nigerians understand the impact of recently signed tax reforms on their earnings. In a post shared on his official X account on Friday, the President explained that the tool enables individuals to compare what they currently pay with the amount they would be taxed once the reforms take effect in January 2026. According to him, the

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent surge in killings across the country to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing some politicians of exploiting insecurity to discredit the government. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Musa said the sharp rise in terror and bandit attacks compared to last year is linked to deliberate efforts by certain actors to fuel chaos.