U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday the appointment of former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Trump made the announcement via Trump’s own social media platform, Truth Social. Sacks is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the legal and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step by directing its Committee on Finance to pause further deliberations on the proposed tax bill. This decision was announced by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, during plenary on Wednesday, December 4. The suspension comes as the Senate leadership works to address contentious provisions in the…
Tinubu has reaffirmed that the removal of the fuel subsidy by his administration was a critical decision aimed at saving Nigeria from economic collapse, not to cause hardship for its citizens.
The agreement targets critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
As the December 1 deadline looms, Katsina, Zamfara, and Cross River remain the only states yet to implement Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage, risking a shutdown by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). While 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory have complied with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act, Cross River workers recently staged a two-day…
In a significant move signaling its growing assertion of sovereignty, Chad announced on Thursday its decision to end its longstanding military cooperation agreement with France. This announcement, made public via a statement from Chad’s Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah on Facebook, marks a turning point in the nation’s relations with its former colonial power. “The government…
The push for constitutional reforms in Nigeria continues as the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution gears up for a national dialogue focused on local government autonomy. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in efforts to reshape the nation’s…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step to address the challenges posed by the lack of proper documentation for Point of Sale (POS) users across the country. During its plenary session on Wednesday, the House resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the Chief…
Shettima announced that Nigeria attracted $1.27 billion in foreign capital from BRICS countries by June 2024.
After several postponements, the long-awaited resumption of fuel production at the Port Harcourt Refinery has finally become a reality. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) confirmed the development on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products. NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye announced that the refinery…
