Abuja: Russia attacked Kyiv on Thursday with an hour-long barrage of missiles and drones, killing nine people and injuring more than 70. This was said to be the deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July 2024, and just as peace efforts are coming to a head. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ukraine President […]
Month: April 2025
China Denies Tariff Negotiations Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
Beijing: China on Thursday denied any suggestion of negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over tariffs. China’s comments followed President Trump’s earlier remarks that suggested ongoing discussions with China, hinting that the final tariff rate on Chinese exports would be significantly reduced from the current 145 percent. According to News Agency of […]
Stakeholder Synergy Essential to Winning Anti-Corruption War, Says OAuGF
Abuja: The Auditor-General for the Federation, Mr. Shaakaa Chira, has emphasized the critical need for strategic collaboration among stakeholders to enhance accountability and effectively combat corruption in Nigeria. Chira made this assertion during a One-day Strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop organized by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation (OAuGF) in Abuja. According to News […]
CITN Inducts 1,461 New Members Amid Calls for Ethical Tax Practices
Abuja: Taxation stakeholders have called for ethical tax practices to enable the nation to boost its non-oil revenue. The stakeholders spoke at the 52nd induction ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Prof. Yusuf Ali, the special guest of honour at the event, emphasized […]
NAPTIP and FIDA Urge Collaborative Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Lagos: The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has emphasized the need for joint efforts with various government bodies to tackle human trafficking in Nigeria. This call was made during a one-day training organized by the anti-human trafficking committee […]