The Federal Government says discussions with China on the proposed zero-tariff policy, aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two countries, have reached an advanced stage. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the Presidency confirmed that talks on implementing Beijing’s zero-tariff framework for Nigerian imports are progressing steadily. During a meeting involving the…
Former BBNaija housemate, Angel B. Smith, has stirred online buzz after posting a series of clips on her Instagram story showing her in close moments with mystery female friend. In the videos, Angel and the lady were seen hugging, holding each other, and dancing closely. At one point, Angel appeared to peck her on the…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after Tanzania, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He had left Nigeria for the East African country to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Two days later, the presidential aircraft touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 7:40 PM….
The Oyo State House of Assembly Lawmaker, representing Ibadan North 1, Hon. (Dr) Olufunke Comforter, has called for the regulation of large gatherings in the state to prevent tragic incidents and ensure public safety. The Lawmaker who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development made the call while presenting…
Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has departed Nigeria after eight months of detention. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange made the disclosure in a statement shared with press on Thursday. “Today, American citizen Tigran Gambaryan left Nigeria to return home to his family after eight months of unlawful detention. “Gambaryan was allowed to…
Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has inaugurated a full-size stadium and a 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State. The cleric carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, alongside Folu, his wife. The unveiling ceremony also featured…
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday signed off Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine, which now includes the possibility of using nuclear weapons in response to conventional missile attacks supported by a nuclear power. This move appears to be a direct response to the outgoing US President Joe Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to fire long-range…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Job Creation and MSME Office of the Vice President and Mrs Uju Anwuka as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, Office of the Vice President. In a Statement by the Senior Special Assistant…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded an annual subsidy of N1.505 trillion to enable members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their own depots. The refinery disclosed that although it offers petroleum products to marketers at its gantry price, DAPPMAN insists on taking…
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria…