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The Digest: Nigeria’s new tax reform, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, introduces several key changes, including a broad list of VAT-exempted items. The new legislation, effective as of January 2026, targets a range of essential goods and services, providing tax relief across various sectors. Key Points: VAT Exemption Items: Oil and gas exports, crude petroleum, and gas feed for processed gas. Locally manufactured sanitary pads, baby products, and assistive devices for...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into his party during a significant event in Kano. Key Points: Event: Kwankwaso welcomed the defectors at his residence in Kano on Thursday. Promises: The leader assured the new members of equitable treatment and cooperation within the NNPP. Political Influence: Kwankwaso credited his leadership style in...

The Digest: The stage is set for an epic final in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Nigeria faces hosts Morocco at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The Super Falcons aim for a historic 10th title, while Morocco seeks their first-ever continental crown. Key Points: Nigeria: Group stage victories over Tunisia (2-0) and Botswana (1-0) set the stage for a dominant 5-0 win over Zambia and a semi-final victory of 2-1 over South Africa. Morocco: A...

The Digest: Ahead of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and bonuses for the Super Falcons, ensuring the timely disbursement of entitlements to players, coaches, and officials. Key Points: The payment includes all entitlements up to the final match on July 26, 2025. The National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, confirmed the payments in Abuja on Thursday. The gesture is part of a broader effort...

The Digest: The Federal Government has raised the minimum age for students seeking admission into Junior Secondary Schools (JSS1) to 12 years, effective from the upcoming academic year. This policy, launched under the Non-State Schools framework, aims to ensure that children complete six years of primary education before advancing to secondary school. The Federal Ministry of Education has set 12 years as the minimum age for admission to JSS1. The new policy applies to Non-State Schools...

The Digest: The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has elevated 57 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This includes 56 advocates and one academic appointee. Among the new SANs, two are female practitioners. Key Points: The LPPC’s plenary session in Abuja confirmed 56 advocates and 1 academic appointee. Two women, Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya and Chinyere Ekene Moneme, were conferred with the rank. Ikechukwu Uwanna, attorney general...

The Digest: In a significant development, Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, was confirmed as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday. He replaces Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for health reasons. Key Points: Confirmed during the APC NEC meeting on Thursday. Abdullahi Ganduje resigned due to health issues. Ali Bukar Dalori served as acting chairman following Ganduje’s...

Image Credit: Tope Asokere The Digest: A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay N10 million in damages for violating the rights of #EndSARS protesters during a memorial rally on October 20, 2024. The ruling came after a lawsuit against the police’s actions at the protest. Key Points: The court ruled the police infringed on protesters' rights during the 2024 #EndSARS memorial rally. The ruling was made by trial judge Musa Kakaki. N10 million was awarded...

The Digest: In a landmark $3 billion deal, French media giant Canal+ has taken full control of MultiChoice, marking a significant shift in Africa's pay-TV industry. Key Points: Canal+ acquires 55% stake in MultiChoice for $3 billion. Deal approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal with conditions for local content protection. Canal+ aims to expand its subscriber base across Africa from 8 million to 50-100 million. The merger combines Canal+’s French-language content with...

The Digest: The growing coalition between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 elections stirs mixed reactions in the North. While some see it as the best chance to unseat Tinubu, others question the ADC's ability to make significant strides against the ruling party. Key Points: Northern voters show divided opinions over the Atiku-Obi alliance. Political analyst Abdulkadir Ibrahim believes the coalition could help defeat President Tinubu in 2027. Obi has not yet officially joined...

The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, resigned from the APC, accusing the party of causing "failure, pain, and anguish" for Nigerians. In his resignation letter, Amaechi expressed disappointment with the party's failure to meet its promises and its loss of empathy. Key Points: Amaechi’s resignation letter, dated July 1, 2025, was addressed to the APC Ward 8 Chairman in Ubima, Rivers State. He expressed that the APC had strayed from its founding ideals and no...