US INTRODUCES $15,000 VISA BOND REQUIREMENT FOR NIGERIANS AND OTHERS
The United States has introduced new visa restrictions that may require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 (business and tourism) visas to post a bond of up to 15,000 dollars.
JAPAN URGES CHINA TO DROP ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ NEW EXPORT CONTROLS
Japan has urged China to revoke tougher new export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including vital rare earth minerals, in a further escalation of diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.
NERC REPORT REVEALS ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY NEARS N2TN YEARLY
Amid its struggles to pay the over four trillion naira debt owed to power generation companies, the Federal Government incurred a total of 1.98 trillion naira in electricity subsidy obligations in 12 months, from October 2024 to September 2025.
NEW TAX COMMITTEE, NTPIC SAYS NIGERIAN TAX ACTS 2025 TO BENEFIT ECONOMY, CITIZENS — NTPIC
Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, says the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2025 will significantly strengthen the economy while protecting citizens, describing the legislation as a major shift toward a more sustainable fiscal framework.
Resident doctors set to resume indefinite strike January 12
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is set to resume its suspended nationwide industrial action on January 12.
Several Private depots raise petrol to 800 naira per litre
Several Private petroleum depots across the Country and other key fuel trading hubs have raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to as high as 800 naira per litre.
Anthony Joshua returns to UK for friends’ funeral after fatal car crash
Anthony Joshua has returned to the UK following the tragic car crash that killed two of his close friends and left him hospitalised.
Libya says UK To Analyse Black Box From Crash That Killed General
Libya says Britain had agreed to analyse the black box from a plane crash in Turkey on December 23 that killed a Libyan military delegation, including the head of its army.
NNPC Plans New Oil Fields To Boost Output
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) says it will develop new oil fields from 2026 to boost oil output.
REPS MINORITY CAUCUS CALLS FOR SECURITY AND ECONOMY REFORMS IN 2026
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives extends hearty felicitations to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad as we joyfully enter Year 2026.