59 m. ago New Tax Law Exempts Most Workers From ‘Pay As You Earn’– Oyedele

The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that about 98 per cent of Nigerian workers would be exempted from the pay-as-you-earn tax (PAYE) system next year when the new tax laws that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed take effect. Oyedele emphasised that the new tax laws do […]

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61 m. ago Soludo ignores teachers’ request for implementation of new national retirement age

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has ignored request made by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) for the implementation of the new national retirement age for their members. Chairman of NUT in the state, Mrs. Chika Chukwudozie, made the request while presenting her address on the occasion of this year’s […] The post Soludo ignores teachers’ request for implementation of new national retirement age appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 m. ago UNN registrar validated Nnaji’s certificate in 2023 –Nwagbara

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja More facts have emerged on the certificate forgery allegations against the Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji. Media consultant, Amaechi Nwagbara, disclosed in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) had, two years ago, cleared the minister of the same allegations. Addressing journalists […] The post UNN registrar validated Nnaji’s certificate in 2023 –Nwagbara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 m. ago 2027: Group Says Hashim Olawepo Northern Christian’s Best Bet

National coordinator of Young Christian Democrats (YCD), Mr Ezekiel Dinfa, has declared that only a president who is a northern Christian can protect Christians in the region from Islamist extremism and terrorism which is currently engulfing Northern Nigeria and threatening the over 250 northern minorities who have for centuries, maintained their identities. Dinfa said this […]

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71 m. ago Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al

By Sunday Dare These three above are piling on false narratives, orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of […] The post Debunking ‘genocide’ frenzy by Ted Cruz, Bill Maher, Van Jones, et al appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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74 m. ago Africa’s economy recovering but job crisis looms –World Bank

By Uche Usim The World  Bank has released its latest Africa’s Pulse Report where it disclosed that its Sub-Saharan economy has shown remarkable resilience despite global headwinds, with growth projected to reach 3.8 per cent in 2025, up from 3.5 per cent in 2024. However, it warned of an impending unemployment crisis as the growth […] The post Africa’s economy recovering but job crisis looms –World Bank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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74 m. ago Don’t Meddle In Nigeria’s Elections, Group Cautions EU, Others

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has admonished the European Union (EU) and other foreign interests against interference in Nigeria’s democratic institutions, particularly the electoral system, judiciary and the legislature. In an interview with LEADERSHIP, the executive director of PeacePro, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, said Nigeria should determine its own democratic trajectory without undue external influence. He […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report

Tribune Online Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report THE World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the World Bank, have warned that Nigeria’s weak infrastructure and regulatory gaps could prevent the country from unlocking the potentials of the billion dollar digital economy. According to them, weak broadband infrastructure and regulatory gaps may stymie the country’s potential to ride the digital wave.Nigeria. The WTO’s stern warning came […] Nigeria’s digital future at risk as broadband gaps threaten economic growth — Report Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Jos crisis: Everyone is involved – Maj. Gen. Rogers (rtd), committee chairman

Retired Maj. Gen. Rogers Ibe Nicholas is the former commander of Operation Safe Haven in Jos, which is now Operation Enduring Peace. He was equally the former commander of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East. In this interview with JUDE OWUAMANAN, he spoke about the crises on the Plateau and other issues of interest. You […] The post Jos crisis: Everyone is involved – Maj. Gen. Rogers (rtd), committee chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu?

From: Ismail Omipidan, Abuja When Professor Mahmud Yakubu was named the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in October 2015, he pledged to reform the commission and introduce necessary changes that would help strengthen the country’s electoral process. In demonstrating his commitment, he consistently urged legislators to make timely interventions ahead of each […] The post 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria must sustain investment in maritime security for economic growth –IMO

By Steve Agbota Following the zero piracy incidents Nigeria recorded in the last four years, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, has called on the federal government to sustain investment in its maritime security  for economic growth. This is even as he described the nation’s maritime architecture-Deep Blue Project as […] The post Nigeria must sustain investment in maritime security for economic growth –IMO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers

By Henry Uche Parthian Pensions Limited has called for a nationwide push on financial literacy to boost the adoption of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and expand coverage in Nigeria’s vast informal sector. Speaking at the 10th National Conference and Anniversary of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) in Lagos recently, the […] The post Parthian Pensions pushes financial literacy, targets 80m informal workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2)

INTRODUCTION In our last outing in this treatise, we started with a brief introduction of the subject matter, after which we delved into the following sub-topics: Public Interest Litigation (PIL); Rule of Law; Significance in Nigeria’s Socio-political Context; Thesis Statement; we later x-rayed the Right to Development in the Nigerian Context, focusing on Origin and […] The post Right to development, public interest litigation and rule of law in Nigeria (2) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is “an abuse of court process.” The senior lawyer made this known Tuesday, during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show. He said, “An abuse of court […]

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4 h. ago Nigerian promoter Adamu plots Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole bout in Nigeria

Plans are underway for a potential Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole heavyweight blockbuster fight in Nigeria in 2026, as top read more Nigerian promoter Adamu plots Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole bout in Nigeria

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4 h. ago Minister calls for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative economy

Tribune Online Minister calls for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative economy Musawa also stressed the need for an enabling regulatory environment that promotes innovation and creativity, assuring stakeholders that her ministry... Minister calls for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative economy Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Respect for contracts, stable politics vital to attract infrastructure investors – stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s infrastructure sector have called for greater respect for contractual agreements and sustained political stability to attract and read more Respect for contracts, stable politics vital to attract infrastructure investors – stakeholders

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4 h. ago Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed a call by the US congressman, Riley M. Moore, urging the United States to designate read more Tinubu aides blast US congressman over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria

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4 h. ago Nigeria advances green building agenda with global ‘Rebuild Our Buildings’ initiative

Nigeria has intensified efforts to promote sustainable construction and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) scorecard read more Nigeria advances green building agenda with global ‘Rebuild Our Buildings’ initiative

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4 h. ago How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

A new report by SBM Intelligence has exposed how repeated peace agreements between northern state governments and armed bandit groups read more How unsuccessful peace deals fuel banditry in Northern Nigeria — Report

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