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President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly are facing renewed backlash after the Senate and House of Representatives extended the implementation of the capital portion of the 2024 budget to December 31, 2025—a second extension in just months. Experts in finance, economics, and the organized private sector have voiced concerns, labeling the move a reflection of the poor capacity of federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to execute projects efficiently.

Gboyega Isiaka, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency in Ogun State, has clarified that the ongoing ban on petrol sales in border communities remains in place due to unresolved security concerns. During a press briefing in Abeokuta on Monday, where he reviewed his two-year tenure in the National Assembly, Isiaka emphasized that although the removal of fuel subsidies should have eliminated the need for

The cost of petrol surged across the country on Monday as retail stations under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and independent marketers implemented fresh pump price hikes, pushing rates to as high as N955 per litre in some areas. In the Federal Capital Territory, NNPCL outlets adjusted prices to N945/litre, while in Lagos, prices climbed to N915/litre at several of its stations. This marks a significant jump from

Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, where a devastating crash reportedly claimed the lives of more than 10 individuals. The accident, which occurred near the Iwo Road axis, involved six vehicles — three Nissan Micra taxis and three heavy-duty trucks. Eyewitnesses said the vehicles were headed in the same direction before the collision. Rescue operations were ongoing at the time of reporting, with emergency

A growing number of Nigerian entrepreneurs operating in the United Kingdom have spoken positively about the UK’s business environment, highlighting opportunities for growth despite the challenges that come with starting afresh in a new country. One such entrepreneur is Ayomide Babadele, a fashion and interior designer who relocated to Birmingham in 2023 to pursue a Master’s degree in Project Management. She revived her business, Anthillbyenitan, which originally launched in Nigeria

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, just two days after a large-scale U.S. strike targeted Iran’s critical nuclear infrastructure. The visit underscores growing regional tensions following a series of Israeli airstrikes on June 13, which prompted a retaliatory barrage of drones and missiles from Tehran. While Russia has publicly condemned both the Israeli and U.S. military actions, it has