Oyo State revived its long-dormant Council of Obas, but disagreement over leadership rotation has exposed fresh tensions among top traditional rulers.
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Nigeria will begin enforcing VAT on electronic banking services, requiring banks and fintechs to collect 7.5% tax on digital transaction charges from January 19.
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The NYSC pledges reforms to boost national development, with Plateau State supporting infrastructure upgrades and the 2026 management conference focusing on actionable solutions.
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President Tinubu has appointed Olugbemisola Odusote as Nigerian Law School Director-General, making her the first woman to lead the institution since 1962.
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Ibrahim Ijaoba, a Nigerian national and former Bloods gang member, is in US ICE custody awaiting deportation after multiple violent crime convictions, authorities say.
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Six teams, including Botswana, Zambia, and Comoros, are eliminated from AFCON 2025, while six others secure their place in the Round of 16 as group-stage fixtures conclude.
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AFCON 2025 heads into a tense final group-stage round as qualification remains open for most teams, promising drama across three days of matches.
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Nigeria’s oil revenue in the first half of 2025 missed budget targets by over 60 percent, raising concerns over fiscal stability and government funding.
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Nigeria’s debt office says strict adherence to borrowing laws will cut delays, protect public finances and help states access development funding responsibly.
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Nigeria’s new tax laws set for 2026 are designed to ease compliance, stabilise revenue and strengthen fiscal planning across all levels of government.