African Union Commission Reaffirms Commitment to #Nigeria’s Sovereignty, Religious Freedom, and Rule of Law. The @_AfricanUnion Commission (AUC) reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty, non-interference, religious freedom, and the rule of law, as enshrined in the African Union Constitutive Act and related instruments. The Commission notes with concern recent statements by the United States of America alleging that the Government of Nigeria is complicit in the targeted killing of Christians and threatening military action. The AUC emphasizes the following: 1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria is a longstanding and valued Member State of the African Union, playing a key role in regional stability, counter-terrorism, peacekeeping initiatives, and continental integration. 2. The AUC fully respects Nigeria’s sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations. Any external engagement must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity. 3. The Commission supports Nigeria’s repeated affirmation that its Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and belief and that the Government rejects all forms of religious persecution. 4. Nigeria faces complex security challenges affecting citizens of all faiths, including violent extremist groups, banditry, communal violence, and resource-based conflicts. The AUC calls for regional, and international cooperation to support Nigeria and other African countries, in strengthening capacity to respond to insecurity, protect all citizens, uphold human rights, and bring perpetrators of violence to justice. The AUC remains ready to provide support through its peace and security architecture, capacity-building programs, and strategic partnerships. 5. The AUC rejects any narrative that weaponizes religion or oversimplifies security challenges. Conflating all violence with a single religious-target narrative may hinder effective solutions and destabilize communities. 6. AUC urges external partners, including the United States, to engage Nigeria through diplomatic dialogue, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building partnerships, while respecting Nigerian sovereignty rather than resorting to unilateral threats of military intervention, which could undermine continental peace, regional stability, and AU norms for peaceful conflict management. The African Union Commission remains committed to supporting Member States in promoting peace, security, human rights, and development, while upholding sovereignty and non-interference. Read @ au.int/en/pressreleases/2025…

BBC Report Exposes Intersociety’s Role in Amplifying Unverified ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims in Nigeria A recent investigation by the BBC Global Disinformation Unit has cast serious doubt on claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, revealing how the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) and allied Igbo ethnic advocacy groups propagated inflated figures and unverified narratives that have reverberated across international political and religious circles. The report, titled “Are Christians Being Persecuted in Nigeria as Trump Claims?”, was authored by Olaronke Alo and Chiamaka Enendu of the BBC Global Disinformation Unit, alongside Lagos-based journalist Ijeoma Ndukwe. It scrutinizes the origins and credibility of claims that over 125,000 Christians have been killed and 19,000 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009—figures widely cited by U.S. conservative media and politicians, including Congressman Riley Moore. When contacted by the BBC, Intersociety failed to provide itemized data or verifiable sources to substantiate its casualty claims. Instead, the organization accused the BBC of being politically compromised. The BBC’s findings suggest that Intersociety’s methodology lacks transparency and raises serious concerns about the intent behind its reporting. Despite the absence of credible evidence, these claims gained traction in U.S. political discourse, culminating in President Donald Trump labeling Nigeria a “country of particular concern” and threatening military action over what he described as a “Christian genocide.” Intersociety and similar groups have consistently framed violence in Nigeria as targeted jihadist attacks against Christians, often attributing blame to Fulani herders and Islamist militants. However, independent conflict monitoring organizations such as the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) report that violence in Nigeria is multifaceted, affecting communities across religious and ethnic lines without clear evidence of a systematic campaign against Christians alone. The BBC notes that many of these advocacy groups are rooted in southeastern Nigeria, where ethnic and religious identity politics are deeply intertwined. Their narratives often reflect broader grievances about political marginalization and perceived federal neglect, particularly among the Igbo population. While Intersociety presents itself as a non-profit, non-government-funded organization, its advocacy has largely centered on Igbo Christian interests. It has also been a vocal supporter of Nnamdi Kanu and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), framing government actions against the separatist group as religious and ethnic persecution. The BBC’s investigation underscores the dangers of politicized and unverified data in conflict reporting. By framing complex intercommunal violence as a one-sided genocide, advocacy groups risk inflaming tensions, distorting international perceptions, and undermining efforts at reconciliation and peacebuilding. Meanwhile, PRNigeria gatheres that Intersociety was founded in July 2008 in Onitsha, southeastern Nigeria, by Emeka Umeagbalasi, a former official with the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) and Amnesty International. Initially focused on electoral reform and governance, the group has increasingly shifted toward reporting on religious and ethnic persecution, often citing casualty figures that diverge sharply from those of independent monitors. As Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity across multiple fronts, the report calls for greater scrutiny of data sources and a more nuanced understanding of the country’s conflict dynamics—one that resists oversimplified narratives and prioritizes truth over ideology. By PRNigeria

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria by Islamist militants - where has he got the numbers from? The BBC has found that some of the data being relied on to come to this conclusion are difficult to verify. bbc.in/3Xb8jvU

The University of Birmingham is planning to open a campus in Lagos, Nigeria, in partnership with the University of Lagos. Will be known as UNILAG-Birmingham Transnational Education Campus—50% undergrad, 50% postgrad, with a PG focus on STEMM. Acc. to HM @DrTunjiAlausa, the final agreement to establish the campus "will be signed in January 2026."

On November 4, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning chaired a regular press conference.  Journalist: According to reports, US President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” on October 31 on the grounds that “Christian communities are being threatened in Nigeria.” The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that the US allegation is inconsistent with facts. Nigeria will continue to fight violent extremism, protect its citizens, respect religious belief, diversity and inclusiveness, and abide by the rules-based international order. Trump said on November 1 that if the Nigerian government continues to condone the killing of Christians, the US will immediately stop all assistance to Nigeria and will very likely take military actions against Nigeria to eliminate Islamic terrorists. What’s China’s comment on this? Mao Ning: As a comprehensive strategic partner of Nigeria, China firmly supports the Nigerian government in leading its people to a development path that fits Nigeria’s national realities. We oppose any country’s interference in other countries’ internal affairs under the pretext of religion and human rights. We oppose the wanton threat of sanction and use of force.

𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐘 (50) 𝐓𝐀𝐗 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐀𝐗 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒 From 1 January 2026, the new tax laws will provide many reliefs and exemptions for low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses including: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐄 1. Individuals earning the national minimum wage or less (exempt) 2. Annual gross income up to ₦1,200,000 (translating to about ₦800,000 taxable income) is exempt 3. Reduced PAYE tax for those earning annual gross income up to ₦20 million 4. Gifts (exempt) 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 5. Pension contribution to PFA 6. National Health Insurance Scheme 7. National Housing Fund contributions 8. Interest on loans for owner-occupied residential housing 9. Life insurance or annuity premiums 10. Rent relief - 20% of annual rent (up to ₦500,000) 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 11. Pension funds and assets under the Pension Reform Act (PRA) are tax-exempt. 12. Pension, gratuity or any retirement benefits granted in line with the PRA 13. Compensation for loss of employment up to ₦50 million 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐱 (𝐂𝐆𝐓) - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 14. Sale of an owner-occupied house 15. Personal effects or chattels worth up to ₦5 million 16. Sale of up to two private vehicles per year 17. Gains on shares below ₦150 million per year or gains up to ₦10 million 18. Gains on shares above exemption threshold if the proceed is reinvested 19. Pension funds, charities, and religious institutions (non-commercial) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱 (𝐂𝐈𝐓) - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 20. Small companies (turnover not more than ₦100 million and total fixed assets not more than ₦250 million) pay 0% tax 21. Eligible (labelled) startups are exempt 22. Compensation relief - 50% additional deduction for salary increases, wage awards, or transport subsidies for low-income workers 23. Employment relief - 50% deduction for salaries of new employees hired and retained for at least three years 24. Tax holiday for the first 5-years for agricultural businesses (crop production, livestock, dairy etc) 25. Gains from investment in a labeled startup by venture capitalist, private equity fund, accelerators or incubators  𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐲 - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 26. Small companies are exempt from 4% development levy 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐱 - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 27. Small companies, manufacturers and agric businesses are exempt from withholding tax deduction on their income 28. Small companies are exempt from deduction on their payments to suppliers 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 (𝐕𝐀𝐓) - 0% 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 29. Basic food items - 0% VAT 30. Rent - Exempt 31. Education services and materials - 0% VAT 32. Health and medical services 33. Pharmaceutical products - 0% VAT 34. Small companies (≤ ₦100m turnover) are exempt from charging VAT 35. Diesel, petrol, and solar power equipment - VAT suspended or exempt 36. Refund of VAT on assets and overheads to produce VATable or 0% VAT goods and services 37. Agricultural inputs - fertilizers, seeds, seedlings, feeds, and live animals 38. Purchase, lease or hire of equipment for agric purposes  39. Disability aids - hearing aids, wheelchairs, braille materials 40. Transport - shared passenger road transport (non-charter) 41. Electric vehicles and parts - exempt 42. Humanitarian supplies - exempt 43. Baby products  44. Sanitary towels, pads or tampons 45. Land and building 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 46. Electronic money transfers below ₦10,000 47. Salary payments 48. Intra-bank transfers 49. Transfers of government securities or shares 50. All documents for transfer of stocks and shares Share this good news with everyone you care about who needs to know.  𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 Nominate a content creator who’s been educating their audience about Nigeria’s new tax reform laws or someone you’d like to see do so. We’ll be selecting the top 20 creators with the most nominations for a special training to help them share accurate, balanced, and useful tax information with their followers. Misinformation spreads fast, often to the author’s benefit but to the audience’s loss. Accurate information may travel slower, but it empowers everyone, and earns lasting trust. Tag or mention your favourite influencer to nominate or fill the nomination form forms.gle/15kyv1ffx7tzTLhi8. Nomination closes on 9 November 2025. - 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 & 𝘛𝘢𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦

More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.

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IMF Growth Projections for 2025 🇺🇸 US: 2.0% 🇩🇪 Germany: 0.2% 🇫🇷 France: 0.7% 🇪🇸 Spain: 2.9% 🇬🇧 UK: 1.3% 🇨🇳 China: 4.8% 🇯🇵 Japan: 1.1% 🇮🇳 India: 6.6% 🇷🇺 Russia: 0.6% 🇧🇷 Brazil: 2.4% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 4.0% 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 3.9% imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/…

Nationwide Food Price Drop — A Testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic Impact The recent significant drop in food prices across Nigeria stands as clear evidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms and commitment to improving the living standards of Nigerians. Under his administration, the prices of major staples such as maize, rice, beans, onions, tomatoes, and palm oil have dropped by 40% to over 55 % This development signals a direct result of focused government actions to stabilize the economy, strengthen agriculture, and enhance food supply chains nationwide. •Improved Affordability: Millions of Nigerians can now access food at lower prices, reducing hunger and promoting better nutrition. •Increased Agricultural Output: The fall in prices reflects better harvests, improved logistics, and greater support for local farmers. •Reduced Inflation Pressure: Food inflation, a key driver of the cost of living, is slowing down, easing financial strain on households. •Enhanced Purchasing Power: As essential commodities become more affordable, citizens have more disposable income for other basic needs. ✅ Major staples show 45–52% price reduction nationwide ✅ Stable food supply and improved local production ✅ Strengthened market confidence and economic stability ✅ Tangible results of government-backed agricultural policies The drop in food prices is more than just a market adjustment — it is proof that the economic direction under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is yielding measurable results. The reforms are restoring stability, boosting local productivity, and putting Nigeria firmly on the path to sustainable growth and prosperity”. @officialABAT @OfficialAPCNg

Nigeria is off the #FinancialActionTaskForce (FATF) Grey List! A major step forward in strengthening our financial integrity and global reputation. This milestone reflects the country’s sustained reforms in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. Congratulations Nigeria 🇳🇬. #Nigeria #FATF #NFIU #FinancialIntegrity

BREAKING: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body focused on combating financial crimes, announced that it has taken South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso off its list of nations undergoing heightened scrutiny for illegal financial activities.

I have approved changes in the hierarchy of our Armed Forces to further strengthen Nigeria’s national security architecture. General Olufemi Oluyede is appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, while Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye retains his role as Chief of Defence Intelligence. I thank General Christopher Musa and the outgoing Service Chiefs for their selfless service and dedicated leadership, and I charge the new Service Chiefs to deepen professionalism, vigilance, and unity within our Armed Forces as they serve our nation with honour. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria

NELFUND Announces Opening of Student Loan Application Portal for 2025/2026 Academic Session #NELFUNDStudentloan

PRESS RELEASE DHQ NEVER MENTIONED ANY COUP ATTEMPT  1.  The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to a false and misleading report by an online publication insinuating that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup. The report also made spurious references to the recent DHQ press release announcing the arrest of sixteen officers currently under investigation for professional misconduct. 2.  The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to categorically state that the claims by the said publication are entirely false, malicious, and intended to cause unnecessary tension and distrust among the populace. The decision regarding the cancellellation of 65th independence anniversary parade  was  to allow Mr President attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the country and for members of the AFN to sustain the momentum on the fight against terrorism, insurgency and banditry. 3.  Furthermore, the DHQ wishes to reassure Nigerians that the ongoing investigation involving the sixteen officers is a routine internal process aimed at ensuring discipline and professionalism is maintained within the ranks. An investigative panel has been duly constituted, and its findings would be made public. 4.  The DHQ calls on all peace loving citizens to continue to provide necessary support to the security agents. The FG, the legislature and the judiciary are working closely for the safety, development and well being of the nation. Democracy is forever.  5.  The DHQ urges members of the public to disregard the falsehood being circulated by the purveyors of misinformation and enemies of our nation. The Armed Forces of Nigeria remains firmly loyal to the Constitution and the Federal government under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Signed: TUKUR GUSAU Brigadier General Director Defence Information, Abuja 18 October 2025

National Anthem – Common Errors Alert! Let’s get it right! Here’s the correct wording of our National Anthem: Stanza 1 Nigeria, we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribes and tongues may differ, In brotherhood we stand, Nigerians all, are proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Stanza 2 Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children A banner without stain. Stanza 3 (National Prayer) O God of all creation, Grant this our one request: Help us to build a nation Where no man is oppressed, And so with peace and plenty Nigeria may be blessed. 📢 Let’s sing it right, with pride and unity! #NOA #NationalAnthem #NigeriaWeHailThee #Patriotism #NationBuilding

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Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs On Responses To claims Of Genocide In Nigeria The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has called for restraint and fairness in the responses to the recent allegation circulating on some international platforms and the social media that there is a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, the council which noted with appreciation, the refutations by various government agencies and other interest groups, which were motivated by a sense of duty and patriotism, the sole purpose of which was to counteract the negative false narrative constantly being peddled against by foreign forces, called for balanced responses. The council cautioned who it described as Nigerians, with hidden motives, who peddle these negative narratives against their country, to desist because they serve as sources for foreign vested interests. Citing different but accurate reports by some US agencies, the council recalls a U.S. State Department’s 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom which stated that “terrorists, bandits and armed criminal groups target mosques and churches indiscriminately in Nigeria. The report also said in the first half of 2025 alone, terrorists and bandits are reported to have killed many people across Northern Nigeria, where Muslims are predominant, leaving thousands displaced and others in need of urgent aid”. The supreme council also adds that even the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2025 Annual Report acknowledges attacks on both faiths. The council therefore insists that fairness and balance be applied in all national affairs to avoid wrongful victimization of all Nigerians. The statement emphasized that the council strongly believes in one and indivisible Nigeria, and it shall continue to work to preserve this ideal even in the face of the greatest provocation.