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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLON
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has challenged the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, to translate recent assurances on electricity sector reforms into visible improvements in power supply. The group maintained that Nigerians can no longer afford the economic consequences of persistent electricity failures. In a statement [] The post Power failure costs Nigeria jobs, investments — APFFLON appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
Manufacturing leads non-oil tax revenue with N404bn VAT, CIT contribution in Q1’26
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector reinforced its role as a major contributor to government revenue in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), generating N329.59 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) and N74.48 billion in Company Income Tax (CIT), totalling N404.07 billion. Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlight the sector’s continued importance to Nigeria’s non-oil revenue [] The post Manufacturing leads non-oil tax revenue with N404bn VAT, CIT contribution in Q1’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Governor Otu Tasks Group to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
The governor of Cross River State in southern Nigeria, Bassey Otu, has urged housing corporations to bridge the gap and expand access to affordable homes for low-income earners through scalable and innovative models. Governor Otu made the call at the opening of a two-day national workshop of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) [] The post Governor Otu Tasks Group to Bridge Nigeria’s Housing Deficit appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
States must unlock economic potential to drive Nigeria’s growth – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments across Nigeria to harness their unique resources and comparative advantages to accelerate economic growth and national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026) in Dutse, the Vice President emphasised that the strength of Nigeria’s federation depends largely [] States must unlock economic potential to drive Nigeria’s growth – Shettima
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Tinubu making it easier to do business now in Nigeria, Shettima says
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has explained some of the strategies being deployed by the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. According to him, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as well as the bold structural and fiscal reforms, the Federal Government has The post Tinubu making it easier to do business now in Nigeria, Shettima says appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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