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Ex~NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari Submits Self To EFCC

Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Wednesday, appeared at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja around 2:15 p.m. His visit followed an invitation by the anti-graft agency to respond to questions on financial and technical issues relating to his tenure in office. It will be recalled that the EFCC had earlier placed Kyari on its watchlist as part of its ongoing investigation into the $7.2 billion refineries’ turnaround maintenance. Meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Kyari over alleged fraud.

9/10/2025, 6:01:16 PM

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws

The Federal Government has formally published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, signaling a landmark transformation of the nation’s fiscal system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President. President Bola Tinubu signed the reforms into law on June 26, 2025, creating a fresh framework for taxation, administration, and revenue generation. The four legislations include: the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), 2025; Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA), 2025; and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act (JRBEA), 2025. “Small businesses with turnover under ₦100m and assets below ₦250m are exempted from corporate tax. “Corporate tax rate for large firms may be cut from 30% to 25% at the President’s discretion. “Top-up tax thresholds: ₦50bn (local firms) and €750m (multinationals). “5% annual tax credit introduced for eligible priority-sector projects. “Companies transacting in foreign currency may now pay taxes in naira at official exchange rates.” The statement noted that while the implementation timeline for the NTA & NTAA takes effect on January 1, 2026, NRSEA & JRBEA will be effective from June 26, 2025. “These reforms aim to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, support small businesses, attract investment, and strengthen fiscal stability, aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to diversify revenue away from oil,” the statement added.

9/10/2025, 4:35:10 PM

National Grid Restoration Begins After Collapse In Nigeria

Restoration of Nigeria’s national grid commenced on Wednesday afternoon following its collapse at about 11:30 a.m. on September 10, 2025. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, in separate notices, confirmed the nationwide outage caused by the incident. In an update posted on X, the Nigeria National Grid announced that restoration efforts were underway. According to the update, a total of 495 megawatts had been restored and distributed to Abuja (150 MW), Benin (40 MW), Eko (80 MW), Enugu (40 MW), Ibadan (50 MW), Ikeja (80 MW), Kano (35 MW) and Kaduna (25 MW). Other areas, including Port Harcourt, Jos and Yola, remained without supply as at the time of filing this report. A DAILY POST correspondent confirmed that electricity was restored to Dawaki and Zone 7 Dutse in Abuja around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, for further details on the collapse were unsuccessful, as calls were not answered or returned. WAFFI TV recalls that in January and March 2025, there were grid-related incidents, although the TCN insisted they were not collapses. Between 2010 and 2022, Nigeria recorded 222 grid collapses, while 10 incidents were documented in 2024.

9/10/2025, 4:14:57 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. 'This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. 'For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 1:33:09 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. “This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. “For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 1:29:15 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. “This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. “For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 12:59:46 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. “This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. “For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 12:59:08 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. “This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. “For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 12:58:28 PM

Qatar Bars Nigerian Men From Solo Travel

Nigerian men travelling alone are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, under new rules issued by the country’s Ministry of Interior. Authorities say the move is aimed at curbing visa overstays, but the policy has sparked concerns about its impact on business, family ties, and broader bilateral relations. The restrictions, which took effect around September 5, 2025, were first disclosed by travel agencies and industry sources last week. They apply immediately to both fresh and pending applications. Under the revised guidelines, only women and families are permitted to apply, while men travelling independently are barred unless accompanied by relatives. Applicants must also show proof of a confirmed return transfer and secure accommodation exclusively in five-star hotels before their visas can be approved. For many Nigerians—particularly male executives, students, and travellers using Doha as a transit hub to Asia and Europe—the new rules represent a significant setback. Independent travel for men has effectively been shut down, increasing costs and limiting opportunities for those who depend on Qatar as a major gateway. “This is going to affect a lot of Nigerians who fly Qatar Airways to Asia or Europe. “For men, it is practically a travel ban if they are not going with their family,” Vanguard gathered. Qatar says the policy is aimed at stopping overstays, but for Nigeria, the restrictions risk straining ties and cutting people-to-people exchanges. Male travellers in particular now face the burden of either cancelling plans or restructuring trips under stricter and more expensive conditions. This is not the first time visa restrictions have created friction.

9/10/2025, 12:57:54 PM

Ijaw, Urhobo Boycott CVR, Demand Enforcement Of Supreme Court Judgment

The Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic groups in Warri Federal Constituency have announced their boycott of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must first implement the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of electoral wards and polling units. On Tuesday, large numbers of protesters from Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas stormed INEC headquarters in Abuja to press home their demands. They carried placards with inscriptions such as *“Warri Federal Constituency: No Ward, No Units for CVR,”* *“CVR Today is Political Fraud in Warri Federal Constituency”* and *“INEC, Give Us the Final Report.”* Spokesman of the groups, Chief David Reje from the Egbema Clan in Warri North, accused INEC of undermining the constitutional rights of the people by conducting the CVR with the “defunct arrangement” that the Supreme Court had earlier nullified. Chief Reje said their patience was running out: *“Our patience and cooperation are being taken for granted as machinery has been set in place to disenfranchise us from participating in future elections. We can no longer wait while our democratic rights guaranteed by the Constitution and reaffirmed by the Supreme Court judgment are being eroded.”* The groups, describing their action as the second phase of a “non-violent struggle to restore political dignity,” said they had come all the way from Warri to Abuja to draw INEC’s attention to their plight. They warned they might be forced to occupy the commission’s premises until their demands were met. They added that they had come under “consistent pressure” from their people and could not guarantee that the agitation would remain peaceful if INEC continued to ignore the Supreme Court judgment. The protesters demanded that INEC must immediately release and implement the delineation report, stressing that CVR in the constituency should only proceed under the new electoral arrangement. *“We shall not stand idly by and watch our democratic rights and franchise frittered away. A stitch in time saves nine,”* Chief Reje maintained. In response, INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Abdulzuru assured the groups that their petition and concerns would be carefully considered. He commended them for adopting a peaceful approach. *“I have listened carefully to your demands and read through your submission. I will tender the documents to the commission,”* Abdulzuru said. He further emphasized that INEC is a law-abiding institution: *“As a commission, we are committed to upholding the law. There is no intention, as far as INEC is concerned, to disenfranchise anybody from any exercise. We will get back to you be rest assured.”* Prominent figures who signed the petition include Dr. Joel Bisina, Olorogun Victor Okumagba, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, Chief John Eramvor, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Chief Sylvester Femi Okumagba, Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, Chief Wilson Ogbodu, Chief Emmanuel Serondi and Chief Mrs. Ann Gagiyovwi (JP). Others are Rev. Samuel Ako, Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP), Hon. Frank Pukon, Chief Mrs. Vero Emmanuel Tangbewei and Comrade Mrs. Margaret Ikinbor.

9/10/2025, 7:53:04 AM

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