The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has launched an Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award, offering ₦10 million prize money for the star winner. The committee chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, announced this at a press briefing with journalists on Friday, October 3, in Lagos State. He said the initiative is to recognise and reward …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso said the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a sustainable framework for digital currencies in the country. He spoke on this at the CBN governor’s annual lecture series at the Lagos Business School (LBS) on Friday, October 3. According to …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has given food companies in Nigeria an 18-month grace period, until early 2026, to comply with new regulations eliminating industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) from the food chain. The move is part of a comprehensive strategy and enforcement roadmap that sets a world-class standard …
Infinix has made history with the launch of its new flagship device, the HOT 60 Pro+, which has been officially certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as the World’s Thinnest 3D Curved Display Smartphone. Measuring just 5.95mm at its slimmest point and 6.09mm at its thickest, the device redefines smartphone design standards and marks a significant …
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has again engaged journalists, influencers, and public analysts to clarify some misconceptions surrounding Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws. At the interactive session on Friday, October 3, in Lagos, the chairman of the committee, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted key troubling spots, including personal income tax, value-added tax, tax …
The Ivorian government has banned public gatherings and demonstrations protesting the exclusion of leading opposition figures from the country’s October 25 presidential election. The announcement followed the Constitutional Council’s publication of the final list of approved candidates. Several high-profile opposition leaders were barred from the race. Among those disqualified are Tidjane Thiam, head of the …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for selling unregistered and improperly labelled products. The seized goods were valued at more than ₦170 million. The enforcement operation was carried out under the directive of NAFDAC …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said he expected that the Boko Haram insurgency would end under the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan hinged the expectation on the terrorist group’s nomination of the late president to represent them in negotiations with the Federal Government as president. He stated this while speaking at …
History has been made in the Church of England as King Charles III approved the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to hold the post in its 1,400-year history. Mullally will formally assume office in January 2026. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the …
Robert Mugabe Jr., son of Zimbabwe’s former president late Robert Mugabe, ha been arrested in Harare and charged with drug possession after police allegedly found cannabis in his bag during a traffic stop. Police said the 33-year-old was stopped on Wednesday for driving against traffic on a one-way street. Officers claimed they discovered two sachets …
