The European Union (EU) has announced the deployment of 687 election observers to Anambra State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, as part of its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) initiative. According to the EU, the observers will work through its civil society partners to strengthen peacebuilding, promote gender and disability inclusion, combat misinformation, and boost public confidence in the electoral process. Seven key partner organisations under the EU-SDGN […]

FIFA’s decision to appoint a South African refereeing team for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon has drawn criticism from Nigerian football fans and officials, who have questioned the neutrality of the move. According to a FIFA communication dated November 3, 2025, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre referee, with Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima assisting as part of the officiating crew. Makalima will also oversee […]

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic relationships with international partners. Speaking at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said his government remains focused on promoting security, economic stability, and global cooperation in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all Nigerians that we will defeat terrorism. […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has announced that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria will begin paying lower taxes from January 2026, when the new tax law comes into effect. Speaking during a fireside chat titled “The New Tax Law and You” at the 24th Annual Conference of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) in Lagos, Oyedele explained that […]