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US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour claims
File: US President Donald Trump The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade measure targeting countries it says have failed to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labour. The tariff affects imports from 60 economies that Washington says have not “imposed…
Report: 77% of Africa’s $23bn betting market unregulated
Seventy-seven per cent of Africa’s online betting and gaming marketplace, with an estimated $23bn in gross gaming revenue, remains in the unregulated sector, according to a report from Gaming Compliance International, which called for African governments and regulators to adopt standardised, outcome-based regulation to optimise the industry. The organisation disclosed this in its 2026 report…
File: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday approved the state government’s request to issue a N200bn bond and participate in the Federation Account Allocation Committee Receivables Discounting Programme to finance critical infrastructure projects across the state. The approvals followed the adoption of the Joint Committee on Economic Planning…
68 Lawyers Elevated To Rank of Senior Advocate
It advised the shortlisted candidates to refrain from publishing or encouraging the publication of advertisements, congratulatory messages or goodwill notices relating to their nomination or conferment. FILES: Lawyers converge at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja for a pre-hearing on May 8, 2023. PHOTOS: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has approved…
Reps Pass State Police Bill As Opposition Lawmakers Stage Walkout
The minority caucus pointed out what it described as breaches of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the House. House of Reps. (Photo by Facebook/House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria) The House of Representatives has passed the constitutional alteration bill seeking to establish state police after 311 lawmakers voted in support of the…
Akpabio Apologises To Oshiomhole Over ‘Unsenatorial’ Remark, Says Truce Remains
The controversy began in June 2026 during a Senate Public Accounts Committee hearing into alleged ₦210 trillion financial discrepancies in NNPCL’s audited accounts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to Senator Adams Oshiomhole for describing one of his earlier remarks as “unsenatorial”, saying the disagreement between them has been resolved. Akpabio made the apology during…
BREAKING: Enugu Air Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Benin Airport
Enugu Air said the runway excursion could lead to temporary flight schedule adjustments, adding that affected passengers would be contacted directly and given the necessary assistance. An aircraft operated by Enugu Air veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport on Tuesday, triggering an emergency response at the airport. In a statement, the airline…
Nigeria to Host CAF General Assembly in November
The CAF General Assembly is African football’s highest decision-making body, bringing together association presidents and representatives from the continent’s 54 member nations. FILE PHOTO: President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe speaks during a press conference at the Pullman Hotel in Dakar on April 8, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP) Nigeria’s…
US Announces Civilian Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
The move comes as the US fights a war with Iran that began in large part over concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme — still a key point of contention in now-stalled peace talks. File Photo: US President Donald Trump greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the Saudi-US investment forum at the King Abdul…
DSS To Appeal Judgment On Oriire Abduction Sentencing
The DSS is not satisfied with the verdict, arguing that the sentencing is not commensurate with the crimes committed in Oriire. A combo image of the DSS logo and a gavel The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will appeal the life imprisonment of three men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS)…
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