Finance
17 Oct
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zack Adedeji, has said that the four tax reform bills recently presented to the National Assembly are not aimed at increasing taxes or introducing new taxes into the nation's tax system. He explained that the proposed legislation seeks to harmonise tax laws currently scattered across different…
31 Aug
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, recently inaugurated the new board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters. This newly appointed board comprises distinguished professionals from various sectors, carefully selected through deliberations and recommendations made by the Executive Nominations Committee. The final approval was given…
5 Jun
In a Detroit Michigan, Parker Dorsey’s story began with an extraordinary drive for knowledge and success. While many his age were focused on video games, Parker dedicated his time to understanding blockchain technology and the intricacies of cryptocurrency. This early passion for innovation would later define his path to fame. READ MORE: DJ Khalil: The…
1 Apr
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said that he has never approached the Debt Management Office (DMO) for any loans since the inception of his administration on May 29, 2023. “We want to make a clarification on the position of the Debt Management Office report that the Zamfara State government borrowed N14.26 billion,” Lawal said…
13 Feb
In a recent digital media publication titled “Africa's FinTech Sector: The Youth, Mobile, and the New Money Trail” accompanied by a communication on X (formerly Twitter) by UNIPESA, a financial services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the transformative role certain financial technology institutions play within the ecosystem, especially in Africa was pinpointed, and…
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Motor mechanics in Warri, Delta, have decried what they say is a significant drop in patronage for their services. The mechanics spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. They attributed the development to the increases in the petroleum pump prices. The artisans said it was unfortunate that fewer vehicles…
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Finnish carrier Finnair said Saturday it had cancelled around 300 flights on December 9 and 13 impacting 33,000 passengers due to a pilot strike called over stranded contract negotiations. The Finnish Pilots' Association (FPA) has been in negotiations for three months with the employers' organisation Palta over working conditions laid out in a collective wage…
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The Palace of Oba of Benin, has distanced itself from a planned dramatization of the Igue Festival by the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE). This is contained in a statement on Saturday, by Mr. Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports…
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The English Premier League has unveiled the official dates for the 2025/26 season. In a statement released late Friday on the EPL website, the new campaign will start on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the final match round scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, ensuring an exciting season from beginning to end. Titled “Dates…
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In a bid to make transportation more affordable and accessible to the citizenry, the Ogun State government has identified procedures for the conversion of vehicles using Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered engines. The Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, stated this in Abeokuta, the state capital, noting that the conversion…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the people of the Southeast of enhanced security in the region. The Minister of Defense, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru gave the assurance while addressing officers/personnel of 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udoka during his operational visit to Enugu State. This is contained in a statement by Mr.…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Yobe State has dismissed a circulating social media post calling for a statewide strike as false and misleading. In a statement released on Saturday, NLC State Chairman, Muktar Tarbutu, clarified that negotiations on the new minimum wage have concluded and the report has been submitted to Governor Mai Mala…
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Bayer Leverkusen winger Jonas Hofmann has been ruled out for the remainder of 2024 with a thigh injury, the club announced Saturday. "The attacker suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh in yesterday's final training session," the defending league and cup champions said in a statement. "Hofmann is expected to return to the squad…
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In a show of unity and solidarity, security agencies in Rivers State converged at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt on Saturday, November 23, 2024, to participate in a novelty football match organised by the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The event,…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted a committee to investigate multiple allegations of abuse of office against Justice Adepele Ojo, the Chief Judge of Osun State. The NJC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, disclosed this in a statement following its 107th meeting held in mid-November 2024. The council’s…