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‘We’re Surprised’: Okonjo-Iweala Reveals Why Global Trade Is Still Thriving Despite Tariff Wars, Conflicts and Economic Shocks

BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBUThe Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disclosed that the global trading system is pr...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 05, 2026 · 402

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FG Slashes Interest on Late Tax Payments, Unveils New Rates Effective October 1

The Federal Government has announced a significant reduction in the interest charged on overdue tax payments, introducing a new framework that links penalt...

Sulaiman Umar · Sep 24, 2026 · 391

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Katsina Unveils Sweeping Reforms for Tahfeez Schools, Seeks Stronger Standards and Recognition for Qur’anic Students

The Katsina State Government has commenced plans to overhaul the administration of Tahfeez schools across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening Qur’a...

Sulaiman Umar · Aug 13, 2026 · 424

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‘We Will Defeat Terrorism’: Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Security Victory, Economic Recovery

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to tackle insecurity across Nigeria, assuring citizens that ongoing reforms i...

Sulaiman Umar · Jul 29, 2026 · 384

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INEC Unveils Online Voter Registration, Extends Nationwide CVR Exercise by Two Weeks

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a self-service online voter registration platform aimed at making voter enrolment easier...

Sulaiman Umar · Jul 07, 2026 · 514