66 m. ago Nigeria Customs Rescinds Suspension Of 4% FOB Levy On Imports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the reversal of its previous suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, affecting all declarations made during the initial implementation period. The NCS, in a press release issued on Monday, stated that the decision to rescind the import declarations was taken to ensure clarity, maintain consistency […]

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68 m. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

Economics

82 m. ago Kano Lawmakers Reject NNPP Suspension, Accuses Kwankwaso Of Dictatorship

Susupended federal lawmakers elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have publicly rejected their suspension by the party’s leadership in Kano State. In a joint statement issued shortly after the announcement of their suspension by the NNPP state chairman, the suspended lawmakers, including Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Aliyu Sani […]

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87 m. ago Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has enjoined Muslim faithful to use Ramadan as a period of devotion and contemplation to rededicate themselves to doing and promoting the will of Allah in order to bring about outstanding changes that will enable humanity to prosper. Dr. Hamzat made this call while delivering the keynote […] Ramadan: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, Hamzat charges Muslims Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Customs cancel import declarations under suspended 4% FOB charge

Following the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service has said that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. The National National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. Maiwada Read More

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3 h. ago Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged newly elected local government chairmen to stay away from local government council secretariats in order to avoid a political unrest in the state. The Governor also charged officials to work within the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party. Governor Adeleke led this out while administering the oath of […] The post Avoid Trouble, Stay Away From LG Secretariats – Gov Adeleke Tells Chairmen, Councillors In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FULL LIST: Again, Multichoice announces price hike for Dstv, Gotv packages

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Again, Multichoice announces price hike for Dstv, Gotv packages MultiChoice has announced an upward review of prices for its DStv and GOtv packages, set to take effect from March 1, 2025. In a statement issued to customers on Monday, the company explained that the price adjustment is necessary to maintain the quality of its content and services. The statement, titled “Price Adjustments for DStv […] FULL LIST: Again, Multichoice announces price hike for Dstv, Gotv packages Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Customs cancels import declarations under suspended 4% FOB charge

Following the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service has said that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. The National National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. Maiwada Read More

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4 h. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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4 h. ago Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others

Tribune Online Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Afraid of imminent decamping from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to an opposition party, the Kano State chapter of NNPP suspended notable party members. Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Tribune Online

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5 h. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

Economics

5 h. ago British MP Mike Amesbury jailed 10 weeks over street assault

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for assaulting a man in the street, after a confrontation over a local infrastructure issue turned violent. The Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, pleaded guilty in January to assault by beating of 45-year-old Paul Fellows in Frodsham, Cheshire, in the early hours Read More

Events

6 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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7 h. ago Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate

By John Ogunsemore An associate of Peter Obi, Dr. Moses Paul, has cautioned Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore against further personal attacks on the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). Paul gave the charge in an X post on Monday. He was reacting to a recent X post in which Sowore described Obi as […] The post Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago EFCC operatives guard Abuja court as Yahaya Bello’s trial resumes

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have manned the Federal High Court in Abuja, as the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello on alleged fraud charges resumed on Monday. The operatives were wielding various brands of guns and blocked one of the major roads leading to the court complex with one Read More

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11 h. ago French surgeon faces trial for sexual assault of 300 patients

A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children. Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is already in jail after a court in 2020 found him guilty of abusing four children, including two of his nieces. In the latest trial, Read More

Science

14 h. ago ATM Fee Hike: SERAP Drags CBN To Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Charges

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the recent increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. In the suit filed on Friday, SERAP argued that the CBN’s decision to increase ATM fees is “patently unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust.” The organization is […] The post ATM Fee Hike: SERAP Drags CBN To Court Over ‘Unlawful’ Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Hagher Challenges African Writers To Champion Justice For Marginalised Voices

Nigerian scholar, playwright, poet and former diplomat Professor Iorwuese Hagher has charged African writers to prioritise justice by giving marginalised voices a central place. He said justice and equity are vital for freeing the downtrodden and severely deprived rural communities. Professor Hagher made this call in his keynote address at the Benue Book and Arts […]

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19 h. ago NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival

The Executive Director Finance and Administration at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Alabo Boma Iyaye, on Friday charged the members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) to organise a successful festival that will be a benchmark for their regions in the country. […] The post NDDC charges NDSF organising committee to deliver successful festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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