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Nigeria Tax Act: No VAT on land, buildings, rent – Taiwo Oyedele
By Douglas Maha, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that land, buildings, and rent are now fully exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. The clarification is a not so veiled rebuttal to a misleading…
Read More »Peter Obi declares 2027 bid on ADC platform
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), formally aligning his political future with the party at a supporters’ conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The declaration came at a gathering of the Obidient…
Read More »Nine worshippers abducted during church vigil in Benue rescued
The Benue State Government has confirmed the rescue of nine worshippers abducted during a midnight prayer session at Saint John Catholic Church in the Ojije area of Utonkon community, Ado Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Solomon Iorpev,…
Read More »First batch of U.S. troops arrives Nigeria for counterterrorism support mission
The first wave of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria, marking the commencement of a planned deployment of about 200 American intelligence analysts, advisers and trainers to support Nigerian forces in targeted counterterrorism operations. A U.S. military aircraft touched down in Maiduguri on Thursday night, bringing in the…
Read More »Police bust kidnap, job-scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters in Calabar, has dismantled a major kidnapping, job scam and “Japa” syndicate operating in Cross River State, rescuing more than 100 victims and rejecting an alleged N50 million bribe meant to obstruct the investigation. In a statement issued on February 14, 2026, the…
Read More »The Tax Law Scare – The acts Amaechi left out
By Imarievwe Osakwe, Guest Writer A frightening number can win more attention than a thousand correct words. That is why former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi’s claim, that Nigeria’s new tax law will automatically seize 25 percent of private payments, gained instant traction. It is simple, alarming, and politically useful. It…
Read More »ICE: Obama slams Trump’s immigrants clamdown, likens US President to a dictator
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised the immigration enforcement approach associated with President Donald Trump, warning that sweeping crackdowns and expanded executive powers risk pushing governance toward what he described as autocratic-style practices. Obama made the remarks during an interview with a liberal podcaster, Brian Tyler Cohen, on Saturday.…
Read More »China to remove tariffs on African imports from May 1, Xi Says
Photo: Chinese President, Xi Jinping Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will eliminate tariffs on imports from nearly all African countries starting May 1, expanding zero-duty access to the Chinese market in a move aimed at deepening trade ties with the continent. Xi announced the measure during remarks linked to…
Read More »Bloody Valentine: Bandits kill 6, abducts many in Niger State
Suspected bandits killed at least six people and abducted several others in attacks on communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state, police said on Saturday, as residents reported a higher toll and the burning of public buildings including a police outpost. The Niger State Police Command said the…
Read More »NextGen Hackathon Targets Nigerian Tech Talent
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has teamed up with global telecom technology firm Ericsson to launch the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, a nationwide digital skills and innovation programme targeted at young Nigerians, startups, and emerging tech professionals. The initiative is structured as a four-month hackathon and acceleration programme designed…
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