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VAT Revenue Hit N2.28tn In Q3 2025, Up 10.66%- NBS

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax revenue surged to N2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, NewsSpecng learnt.The surge marks a 10.66% increase from N2.06 trillion in the previous quarter, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics. The figure was disclosed in the Sectorial Distribution of VAT Q3 2025 report published on the NBS website on Tuesday. The report shows that, on a year-on-year basis, VAT collections in Q3 2025 increased by 28.10% from Q3 2024. The breakdown shows local VAT payments dominating at N1.12 trillion, foreign VAT payments contributing N680.23 billion, and import VAT adding N479.79 billion. “Value Added Tax (VAT) in Q3 2025 was N2.28 trillion, showing an increase of 10.66% on a quarter-on-quarter basis from N2.06 trillion in Q2 ...

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Insecurity: ECOWAS to create new force to fight Jihadists

West African states decided over the weekend to create a new 2,000-strong force to combat the growing jihadist threat in the region, diplomatic and military sources told AFP Tuesday. The idea of an anti-jihadist force has been discussed for years by the 12 member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Sahel, a region that cuts across Africa separating the continent’s north from its sub-Saharan part, has for years been plagued by jihadist insurgencies led by groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. The groups have been particularly active in three former French colonies — Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — that quit the ECOWAS group in recent years after juntas took power in the countries. The three countries will not participate in the...

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Gombe collaborate UNICEF to end theft, misuse of nutrition interventions

The Gombe State Government is collaborating with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards ending the theft abuse and misuse of nutrition interventions in the State. Both parties have collaborated in the past to tackle the growing incidents of malnutrition particularly on children and women through the provision of commodities such as Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Small Quantity Lipid-based Nutrition Supplement (SQ-LNS) among many others. However, there are indications that most of these nutrition commodities expected to be freely administered to malnourished children from health facilities have recently found their way into the open markets as well as being misused in the home front and health facilities. To this end and worried by the trend, the State Gover...

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U.S suspends visa appointments in Abuja over fear of protests

The United States has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday March 4 2026. The suspension followed the fear of potential protest in Abuja over the escalations of hostility in the Middle East. Hostility broke out in the region on Saturday after U.S and Israel joint attacks on Iran which led to the death of Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and some top Iranian officials. The US embassy in Abuja announced the suspension through its social media handle X. It stated: “Due to the potential for protests in Abuja, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa appointments on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Applicants will be contacted with information on how to reschedule. Please monitor our website and social media channels for further updates. “For em...

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APC elects new leaders in Kano

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected new state executives to run the affairs of the party in Kano State.The election, held on Tuesday night, saw Haruna Doguwa emerge as the new state chairperson of the party. Mr Doguwa recently resigned as Commissioner for Water Resources in Kano State to contest for the party’s top seat. Other elected officials include Salisu Maje-Gwangwazo as deputy chairperson, Yusuf Sabo-Bichi as state secretary, and Fatima Dala as state woman leader. The new leadership team comprises 28 members, elected to strengthen the party’s internal cohesion and prepare it for future political engagements

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How Telecom contributed 8.3% to GDP in 2025

The Telecommunications performance in 2025 has been attributed to a surge in Data Consumption, massive Infrastructure investment amongst other factors.The sector contributed 8.3% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product in the year under review, according to the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics.The Bureau identified a surge in data consumption with 148 million internet users consuming 1.4 million terabytes of data in December 2025 alone. The rising demand for mobile data holds the key to the growth engine.Active subscriptions, according to NBS climbed to nearly 180 million in 2025, while Broadband penetration rose to 51.97%, crossing the halfway mark (though below the 70% national target).The sub-sector has remained critical to Nigeria’s Economy as it powered Digital banking and fintech, E-com...

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Cross River APC Congress: Otu pledges government support

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River, Tuesday, unveiled a new State Executive Committee at a well-attended congress held at the main bowl of the U J Esuene Stadium, with the governor, Prince Bassey Otu, throwing his weight behind the new leadership while pledging full government support. Addressing delegates and party stakeholders, Otu described the congress as “a great day in the lives of Cross Riverians,” noting that the exercise reflected the unity, strength, and maturity of the party in the state. “We came to consolidate and then move forward,” the governor said, thanking the outgoing executives for their service, assuring them that “you will never walk alone.” Congratulating the newly elected State Chairman, Hon. Chris Sunny Etta, Otu expressed confidence in hi...

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NAN, LGAN forge media alliance ahead 2026 All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy

By Victor Okoye The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali M. Ali, has agreed to partner with the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) ahead of the 2026 All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy. Ali made the commitment on Tuesday when he received Lami Ahmed, the President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), and her team at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. He described NAN as Africa’s largest news content provider, welcoming the delegation and commending them for promoting women’s golf nationwide. “Established by Decree 19 of 1976 and operational since Oct. 2, 1978, NAN remains Nigeria’s primary news source for newspapers, broadcasters, and digital platforms. “The agency operates over 400 reporters, 12 zonal offices and 36 state offices, with ...

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Nigeria, China Deepen Cultural Ties, Renew Commitment to Women’s Empowerment

Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in culture, education, tourism and women’s economic empowerment as both countries marked the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The pledge was made on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival celebration, an event that also highlighted ongoing global efforts to promote people-to-people diplomacy through cultural exchange platforms between the two nations. Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, described the Lantern Festival as a universal symbol of unity, hope and renewal. He noted that the festival’s growing international recognition, especially following its inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, underscores...

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Akpabio Commends Governor Eno On Peaceful Conduct of APC State Congress

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for the peaceful conduct of the State congress of All Progressives Congress. Akpabio who participated in the Congress held at Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, observed the peaceful ambience that trailed the party event. He noted that in the past such events were always rancourous and marked by factionalization and acrimony. The Senate President commended Pastor Eno for broad consultation and inclusive governance which led to the emergence of a new executive committee for the party in the state through consensus as prescribed by the constitution of the party. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/Communication to the President of the Senate, Anietie Ekong...

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Taraba, Bauchi record highest figures as NCDC reports 75 Lassa fever deaths in seven weeks

No fewer than 75 persons have died of Lassa fever in the last seven weeks, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said.In its latest Lassa fever situation report, NCDC said a total of 326 confirmed cases were recorded with 75 deaths in 16 states and 58 LGAs, representing a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23 percent. Taraba state recorded the highest number of deaths with 24 fatalities. Bauchi followed with 19 deaths, while Plateau recorded eight fatalities. Ondo, Edo and Benue states each reported five deaths within the same period. Ebonyi accounted for three deaths, while Nasarawa and Kogi recorded two deaths each. Kano and Kebbi states reported one death apiece. The NCDC noted that the fatality rate is higher than the 19.7 percent recorded during the same period in 2025. ...

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INEC Elevates 2,339 Officers in 2025 Promotion Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 staff members under its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise.The decision was reached at the Commission’s meeting held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of measures to bolster administrative efficiency and reinforce leadership capacity ahead of forthcoming electoral engagements.The commission said the exercise underscores its commitment to career development, institutional continuity and organizational stability. At the Directorate level (Grade Levels 16–17), 45 Deputy Directors were elevated to the rank of Directors. Of this number, 18 officers will remain in active service, while 27 are scheduled for retirement shortly after their promotion in line with existing public service regulatio...

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BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Anite-Uzoka.The President has also redeployed Anite-Uzoka to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third ministerial portfolio under the current administration.Tinubu conveyed his nomination to the Senate for confirmation in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday.Oyedele's nomination is expected to further strengthen the administration’s fiscal reform drive, particularly in the areas of revenue mobilisation, tax administration, and economic coordination, subject to Senate confirmation.Until his nomination, Oyedele, an indigene of Ikaram in Akoko, Ondo State, served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee ...

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Award: Ndoma-Egba congratulates Otu on Silverbird honour 

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has congratulated Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River on his emergence as 2025 Silverbird Man of the Year. Ndoma-Egba, a former Senate Leader and ex-Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), hailed Otu’s emergence in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He described the award l as well-deserved, citing the governor’s impact on the lives of Cross River residents since assuming office. According to him, Otu has always been a man of the people right from his days as a parliamentarian in the National Assembly. “The award is a well merited honour for a man that has worked assiduously to make a difference in governance and bett...

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2027: Wike Says Ireti Kingibe Has No Project To Show — ‘Won’t Return’ to Senate

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Moroccan Sahara: Finland supports Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

Finland has expressed support for genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a most feasible solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue, Morocco's foreign ministry announced in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, this position was expressed in a Joint Communiqué adopted in Rabat, on Sunday, following a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, MFA Nasser Bourita, and Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Elina Valtonen, who was on an official visit to Morocco. “In this respect, Finland reiterated its support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco, considering it a serious and credible contribution to the UN-led political process and a good basis to achieve a definitive and mutually acceptable political ...

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Nigerians in the UK Set to Welcome President Tinubu

By NAN Nigerians in the United Kingdom are set to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his forthcoming state visit to the King of the United Kingdom, scheduled for 18th and 19th March 2026. Speaking at a special meeting held in Birmingham on Sunday, 1st March, the Convener of Nigerian Youth in the United Kingdom, Timileyin Gbenga Ayenuro, urged Nigerians across the UK to mobilise in large numbers to warmly receive the President during his historic visit. Ayenuro assured Nigerians in the diaspora of the administration’s commitment to national development. He highlighted what he described as the numerous achievements of President Tinubu and encouraged continued optimism, noting that sustainable national progress takes time. “Rome was not built in a day,” he stated, while ca...

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INEC Deepens Compliance Framework ahead of 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday 1 March 2026 launched a comprehensive technical review of its Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties.This is to ensure alignment with the recently enacted Electoral Act 2026 and evolving electoral dynamics, a statement signed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, stated.The launch marks a pivotal phase for INEC under its new Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan with the aim of strengthening agenda designed to enhance regulatory clarity, deepen compliance among political parties, reduce pre-election disputes, and bolster public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic system. The Technical Workshop on the Revision of the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties brings tog...

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Tinubu commends Ashraaf Foundation for contributing to nation building

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Feb. 28  2026 (NAN) President Bola Tinubu has commended Ashraaf Islamic Foundation for it activities in guiding citizens on topical issues that are useful to nation building and  progress for the country. Tinubu gave the commendation during his remarks at the 9th Ashraff Ramadan Lecture 2026 on Saturday in Abuja. The lecture with the theme, “Faith and Justice: The Islamic Judicial Perspective on Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria ” was organised by Foundation with support from partners. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of State for Health and Socail Welfare, Dr Adekunle Salako thanked the Muslim Umma for the prayers and support given to his administration since 2023. “I want to thank the Ashraaf Islamic Foundation,  because wha...

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Protest erupts in Nigeria over killing of Ali Khamenie

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, better known as Shiites, have taken to the streets of Niger State on Sunday to protest the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shiites in Nigeria are led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

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