British PM Keir Starmer Resigns
Starmer said he had accepted his party’s verdict on his leadership and would step aside after concluding that he was no longer the best person to lead Labour into the next general election.
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US Announces Non-refundable $750 Express Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
The fee comes on top of the existing $185 visa application charge, bringing the total cost to $935.
Nigerian Customs Captures 1,516 Officers for statutory retirements
In both circulars, the Service directed affected officers to proceed on mandatory pre-retirement leave in accordance with Public Service Rule 100238 and Federal Government Circular No. 63216/S.I/X/T; CR 1/2001/5 of March 20, 2001.
President Tinubu extends Comptroller General of Customs’ Tenure by six-month
The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.
Russia Receives Nigeria’s New Ambassador Iji
Ambassador Iji is expected to focus on advancing mutual interests, building on the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two countries, which recently marked 65 years of formal relations.
Association differs with Ministry of Industry on $1bn AfCFTA credit facility
” The bottlenecks include foreign exchange (FX) constraints, excessive port charges, cumbersome export procedures and regulatory bottlenecks that continue to frustrate businesses engaged in international trade,
620 youths train in new skills under industrial policy
The report indicated that 400 youths underwent mechatronics training under the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), while another 220 artisans were trained through the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill-up Artisan Programme.
Customs, BAT sign pact to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, signed for the NCS, while Managing Director of BAT Nigeria, Yarub Al-Bahrani, appended the MoU for his company.
Nigeria Hails Philippines on Education Partnership
A key highlight was the growing educational partnership between both countries, with Ambassador Mellejor revealing that about 9,000 Nigerian students are currently studying in the Philippines.
MOF Releases Nigeria Tax Act 2025 Transition Guidelines
Under the Guidelines, the Tax Acts 2025 comprising the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act apply from the respective commencement dates as enacted in each law. In particular, January 1, 2026 for the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025.