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By allcitynews.ng Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, has celebrated staff of the Fund and commended their positive attitude to duty. Just as he charged the staff to sustain the power of sacrifice. Faleye, in an Easter message on Sunday, congratulated the staff on the occasion of the rise of Jesus Christ from the dead and also reminded them of the power of sacrifice. "As we celebrate this sacred season of Easter, we are reminded of the power of sacrifice, the promise of resurrection, and the hope that never fails. "Easter is a testament to new beginnings, renewed strength and the victory of life over death. It calls us to walk on faith, love and unity; values that guard us not just in this season but in the mission we fulfil everyday at NSITF." Furthermore, the NSITF helmsman said, "To each member of our NSITF family, thank you for your unwavering dedication, resilience and commitment for ...

  By Dr Muda Yusuf Introduction The Nigerian economy in the first quarter of 2026 reflected a blend of improving macroeconomic stability and persistent structural constraints. Evidence of a more stable macroeconomic environment is increasingly evident, underpinned by the cumulative gains from foreign exchange reforms, a sustained period of monetary tightening, and the gradual normalization of key economic indicators. However, these improvements continue to coexist with significant headwinds. The cost-of-living crisis remains pronounced, energy costs are still elevated, concerns around insecurity persist, and deep-seated structural rigidities continue to constrain productivity and investment. As the economy transitions into the second quarter of 2026, the outlook is cautiously optimistic but not without considerable risks. The trajectory of macroeconomic stability is vulnerable to external shocks—particularly evolving geopolitical tensions—while the intensifying politi...

  WELCOME TO THIS NEWS CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE  YOU  ARE MADE TO TRAVEL ROUND  THE  WORLD WITHIN FEW MINUTES THROUGH READING GLOBAL NEWS UPDATE, ENJOY THE RIDE News Update, Monday, 06/04/2026 ‎ ‎**President Tinubu okays payment of ₦3.3trn settlement for power sector debt ‎ ‎**Easter: VP Shettima preaches hope, sacrifice, assures of better days ahead ‎ ‎**Easter: Let celebration inspire hope for better Nigeria — Obi tells citizens ‎ ‎**Easter: CAN chairman urges Christians to love Nigeria selflessly ‎ ‎**Easter: Christians urge to emulate Christ’s virtues of sacrifice, humility, selfishness – DG AMG, Asagunla ‎ ‎**Easter: Kukah laments insecurity, urges urgent action ‎ ‎**Easter: CAN chairman condemns Taraba violence, urges unity ‎ ‎**Okpebholo commends Edo Assembly for executive-legislative synergy ‎ ‎**NDLEA uncovers cocaine in palm kernel oil cans, arrests kingpin in Lagos hideout ‎ ‎**Celestial church disowns pastor arrested with drugs ‎ ‎**Police confi...

From In a Time of Conflict, Lebanon Installs One of the Largest Statues of Christ the Redeemer in the Region This Easter, we look into the establishment of the 26-metre monument in the Christian town of Al Qaa, where a message of peace and hope arises amidst turbulent times By Rawaa Talass, Vogue Artistic Photo: Samer Awad At a time when Lebanon and the wider Arab region is plunged in deep conflict that has cost hundreds of lives, a symbolic monument has arisen to bring a sense of comfort, protection and hope to people's hearts. In March 2026, a massive statue of Christ the Redeemer was erected on Jabal Al-Salib ("Mount of the Cross" in Arabic) in the Lebanese town of Al Qaa, overlooking the Bekaa plain. C lose to the Syrian border in the north, Al Qaa's population is predominantly Christian and has in recent history been subjected to extremist violence, caused by ISIS militants, a decade ago. Amongst Arab nations, Lebanon is home to one of the biggest Christi...

By allcitynews.ng The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), on behalf of the Federal Government, wishes to address recent public concerns regarding the launch of the SON-NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP), particularly issues relating to public sensitisation and the treatment of vehicles without VehCAP certification at the ports. The Federal Government of Nigeria remains a responsive and people-centred administration, committed to safeguarding lives and ensuring the quality of goods within the country. In line with this responsibility, SON-NADDCVehCAP has been introduced not as an entirely new regulatory regime, but as an enhancement of existing conformity assessment frameworks, aimed at improving efficiency, safety, transparency, and service delivery in the automotive importation and production value chain. We wish to reassure the public that VehCAP is primarily designed to facilitate pr...

  By allcitynews.ng Collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country will henceforth be the responsibility of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), while the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will continue its technical and regulatory oversight on the sector. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake and the NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, which took at the former’s office in Abuja on Thursday, to define collaborative ways of working together. The decision was based on the new tax laws, which empower NRS to administer all federally collectable revenue and account for the same. The statement made available to journalists by Special Adviser to the NRS chairman, Dare Adekanmbi,  claimed that the decision, effective January 1, 2026, was contained in a joint statement endorsed by both Alake and Adedeji. According to him, “The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Nigeria Revenue S...