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Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

October 29, 2025 2:43 pm

NCDMB launches a nationwide program to equip 10,000 young Nigerians with vital technical skills for emerging opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

Nigerian government has on Monday October 27, 2025, launched a major nationwide training initiative aimed at preparing 10,000 young citizens for careers in the oil and gas sector, as the country seeks to strengthen local participation in its most lucrative industry.

The Human Capital Development initiative, unveiled by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is designed to equip participants with technical and professional skills needed to fill critical roles traditionally occupied by expatriates.

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Davido Nigeria tour opens in Akwa Ibom after packed Uyo show

Davido Nigeria Tour Opens In Akwa Ibom After Packed Uyo Show

October 27, 2025 9:50 am

Nigerian music star Davido said Akwa Ibom State was selected as the first stop of his tour in Nigeria because the state has the right facilities to host large concerts. He spoke in Uyo on Sunday at a reception held by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio ahead of his scheduled performance.

Davido said his team considered five cities across the continent and Akwa Ibom ranked first. According to him, the stadium in Uyo offered the standard needed for a major concert.

He also praised the atmosphere in the state and the support shown to young people.

He …

OpenAI: Announces Charge Of 7.5% VAT On Services In Nigeria

OpenAI: 7.5% VAT On ChatGPT Plus Services, Begins In Nigeria

October 26, 2025 3:51 am

Starting November 2025, OpenAI will add a 7.5% VAT to ChatGPT Plus and other AI services in compliance with Nigeria’s digital tax regulations.

OpenAI has announced that it will begin charging a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on all paid services in Nigeria starting November 1, 2025, in compliance with local tax laws governing non-resident digital companies.

In an email sent to Nigerian users this week, the company said the change aligns with Section 10 of the Value Added Tax Act (as amended) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Information Circular 2021/19. The tax will apply to all paid …

Nigerian Foreign Reserves To Be Boosted Through Gold Mining

Nigerian Foreign Reserves Receives Boost Through Gold Mining

October 23, 2025 6:00 pm

Nigeria unveils a gold acquisition plan that channels locally mined gold into its foreign reserves, aiming to ease pressure on the naira and curb dollar demand.

Nigeria’s government has announced a new strategy to strengthen its foreign reserves by purchasing locally mined gold, a move officials say will reduce the country’s dependence on the U.S. dollar and stabilize the naira.

The initiative, launched in August under the supervision of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), allows the government to acquire gold from local miners using the naira rather than foreign currency. Once purchased, the gold is deposited directly into the …

Nigeria And Seven Nations Added To UK Methanol Poisoning List

UK Methanol Poisoning List: Nigeria Joins Seven Nations Named

October 23, 2025 1:46 am

United Kingdom expands its travel alert to warn citizens about counterfeit alcohol risks in eight new countries after rising methanol poisoning cases abroad.

The United Kingdom has expanded its travel advisory to include eight additional countries amid growing concern over methanol poisoning from counterfeit or tainted alcoholic drinks.

Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia, and Uganda were added to the Foreign Office’s warning list following incidents involving British travelers. The update follows several high-profile poisoning cases in recent years, including the deaths of six tourists in Laos in 2024.

The alert, which previously covered Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, …

Nigeria Launches Digital Work Permit Platform For Foreigners

Nigeria Launches Digital Work Permit Platform For Foreigners

October 22, 2025 3:53 pm

Nigeria joins the global trend with a new online work permit system, streamlining applications for foreign workers and employers while boosting transparency.

Nigeria has officially launched a fully digital Temporary Work Permit (TWP) system, joining a growing list of nations modernizing their immigration and labor processes. The move aims to simplify the entry of foreign professionals, reduce bureaucratic delays, and improve transparency across the country’s work visa framework.

The new system, introduced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), allows foreign workers and employers to apply for and pay for permits entirely online before arriving in the country. Once approved, the …

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

South Africa Qualifies, Nigeria Heads To Play-Offs

October 14, 2025 6:08 pm

South Africa booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping Group C, overcoming a points deduction, while Nigeria secured a path forward via the African play-offs. 

In Mbombela, South Africa defeated Rwanda 3–0 to clinch top spot in their group. Thalente Mbatha opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Oswin Appollis added a second before halftime, and Evidence Makgopa sealed the win with a 72nd-minute header.

That victory came even after South Africa had earlier been docked three points by FIFA for fielding an ineligible player. The ruling, applied to their match against Lesotho, saw their 2–0 …

Yakubu INEC Legacy Questioned As He Exits Under Criticism

Yakubu INEC Legacy Questioned As He Exits Under Criticism

October 8, 2025 7:31 am

The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that outgoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, leaves behind a “weak commission” despite introducing notable reforms during his ten years in office.

Itodo made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief, shortly after Yakubu handed over to May Agbamuche-Mbu as Acting INEC Chair.

Itodo acknowledged that Yakubu made “remarkable contributions” to Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly through the adoption of technology, but argued that political interference and partisan appointments eroded INEC’s independence.

“You cannot wish away that Professor Mahmood …

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

October 8, 2025 6:51 am

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche (Geoffrey) Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following allegations that he submitted forged academic and NYSC credentials during his appointment. His decision, he says, is “a personal choice — not an admission of guilt,” and comes amid intense public scrutiny and institutional denials of his claimed qualifications.

In a statement posted shortly after he stepped down, Nnaji thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing him to serve and pledged continued loyalty, despite the controversy. “I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he reposed in me … …

President Tinubu Hails Economic Gains In Independence Day Speech

President Tinubu Hails Economic Gains On Independence Day

October 1, 2025 6:07 pm

President Bola Tinubu says his administration reforms are easing hardship as Nigeria marks 65 years of independence with promises of growth and security.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday October 1, 2025, in Abuja, told Nigerians that the country has “turned the corner” after enduring painful reforms, declaring that the worst economic challenges are behind the nation as it marks its 65th Independence Day.

In a national broadcast from Abuja, the Nigerian President, said his government had taken difficult but necessary steps to reset Africa’s largest economy, including scrapping fuel subsidies and unifying the foreign exchange system. He acknowledged that

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UK Envoy: Nigeria’s Bold Reforms Starts To Show Real Results

UK Envoy: Nigeria’s Bold Reforms Starts To Show Real Results

September 26, 2025 8:27 am

UK’s top diplomat in Abuja, has said that Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms are beginning to pay off, attracting fresh waves of British investments and marking a turning point in the relationship between the two nations.

British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery said investor confidence is rising despite the pain caused by inflation and currency instability. Bilateral trade has climbed to a record £7.9 billion ($9.9 billion), making Nigeria one of the UK’s most important partners in Africa.

“Nigeria does not want a donor; it wants a partner,” Montgomery told Business Day in an interview. “That is precisely the role the UK …

Nigeria’s Aviation Regulator Warns Airlines Over Delays

Nigeria’s Aviation Regulator Warns Airlines Over Delays

September 9, 2025 10:40 am

LAGOS — Nigeria’s aviation watchdog has warned airlines against routine delays and cancellations that have become a flashpoint for passenger frustration, vowing to impose sanctions and publicly name carriers that flout regulations.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said Monday that it would no longer tolerate what it called “deliberate negligence” by operators, including a pattern of airline staff abandoning stranded travelers at airports.

“Passengers are not to be left at the mercy of circumstances,” NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said in a statement posted on X. “The practice of staff disappearing during disruptions, leaving our officers to manage angry crowds, …

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