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Protests in Portland after federal agents shoot two during ICE operation

Africanews EN • 09 Jan 2026, 08:22

The shooting comes just a day after an ICE officer killed a driver in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions over President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement in U.…

The shooting comes just a day after an ICE officer killed a driver in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions over President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement in U.S. cities, and sparking renewed protests in Portland, a city long at odds with the administration.

Jigawa joins states in race to domesticate new tax reforms

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 08:03

This is coming after Ekiti state commenced the tax reform domestication, while Zamfara and Anambra states followed suit in December 2025 The post Jigawa joins states in race to do…

This is coming after Ekiti state commenced the tax reform domestication, while Zamfara and Anambra states followed suit in December 2025 The post Jigawa joins states in race to domesticate new tax reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu applauds N100 trillion NGX milestone, says reforms paying off

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 07:52

As of 5 January , the rally in Nigerian equities has continued. Market capitalisation rose to N101.8 trillion. The post Tinubu applauds N100 trillion NGX milestone, says reforms p…

As of 5 January , the rally in Nigerian equities has continued. Market capitalisation rose to N101.8 trillion. The post Tinubu applauds N100 trillion NGX milestone, says reforms paying off appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NCC, CBN to roll out refund framework for failed airtime, data transactions

Premium Times Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 07:46

The framework also establishes a Central Monitoring Dashboard to be jointly hosted by the NCC and the CBN. The post NCC, CBN to roll out refund framework for failed airtime, data…

The framework also establishes a Central Monitoring Dashboard to be jointly hosted by the NCC and the CBN. The post NCC, CBN to roll out refund framework for failed airtime, data transactions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

BVN enrolments hit 67.8m, 325m bank accounts active

The Guardian Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 07:10

Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has put Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments in Nigeria as of December at 67.8 million. The post BVN enrolme…

Data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has put Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments in Nigeria as of December at 67.8 million. The post BVN enrolments hit 67.8m, 325m bank accounts active appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Tens of thousands flee Aleppo as clashes intensify and evacuation orders expand

Africanews EN • 09 Jan 2026, 06:42

The fighting comes amid stalled negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, despite a deal signed earlier this year to merge SDF forces into the Syrian army by…

The fighting comes amid stalled negotiations between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, despite a deal signed earlier this year to merge SDF forces into the Syrian army by the end of 2025.

How policies, prices, floods shaped agriculture in 2025

Vanguard Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 06:41

Federal Government announced a temporary six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts to encourage local processing and value addition The post How policies, prices, floods shaped…

Federal Government announced a temporary six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts to encourage local processing and value addition The post How policies, prices, floods shaped agriculture in 2025 appeared first on Vanguard News.

BVN enrolments rise 6% to 67.8m in 2025 — NIBSS

Vanguard Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 05:37

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has disclosed that Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments rose by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to 67.8 million as at December 2025…

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has disclosed that Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments rose by 6.8 per cent year-on-year to 67.8 million as at December 2025, up from 63.5 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. In a statement published on its website, NIBSS attributed the growth to stronger policy enforcement by the Central […] The post BVN enrolments rise 6% to 67.8m in 2025 — NIBSS appeared first on Vanguard News.

FG directs shipping firms, airlines to submit manifests via National Single Window

Vanguard Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 05:33

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government has directed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their cargo manifests through the National Single Window, N…

By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government has directed all shipping companies and airlines operating in Nigeria to submit their cargo manifests through the National Single Window, NSW, platform, in a move aimed at strengthening cargo tracking, improving transparency and enhancing trade facilitation. The directive, issued through the Ministry of Finance, marks a significant shift from the […] The post FG directs shipping firms, airlines to submit manifests via National Single Window appeared first on Vanguard News.

Jigawa domesticates tax reform as momentum builds in North

The Guardian Nigeria • 09 Jan 2026, 04:08

As Nigeria commences the implementation of its new tax laws, legislative momentum is gathering across the northern region, with Jigawa, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara states ta…

As Nigeria commences the implementation of its new tax laws, legislative momentum is gathering across the northern region, with Jigawa, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara states taking steps to domesticate the reforms ... The post Jigawa domesticates tax reform as momentum builds in North appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

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