Tinubu Makes Case For Global Tax System Review
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has made a strong case for a comprehensive review of the global tax system because of its present imbalances which has continued to pose bottlenecks for trade and development. Tinubu submitted that the interests of wealthier nations predominantly influence the international tax regime to the detriment of developing economies. […]
Nigerians Spent $1.5B On Medical Tourism, School Bills – CBN
Fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have revealed that Nigerians spent $1.58bn on health tourism, foreign education, and other personal matters in six months in the year that just ended. The data was sourced from the apex bank’s Balance of Payment compilation spanning the first six months of 2023 showed that Nigerians […]
AFCON: Zwane Grabs Brace As South Africa Destroys Namibia
Themba Zwane got on the scoresheet twice in 16 first-half minutes as South Africa humbled Namibia to earn their first points of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Percy Tau, who missed a penalty kick in Bafana Bafana’s first loss to Mali, gave the team an early penalty to start the rout. Zwane made an explosive run into the box, met Thapelo Morena’s cross with a vicious finish, and clipped in his second. Substitute Thapelo Maseko made it four when Lloyd Kazapua failed to handle his strike from Teboho Mokoena’s long ball. Both teams are guaranteed a […]
October 7 Attacks On Israel ‘Necessary Step,’ Hamas Insists
The Hamas militant group on Monday morning declared that its attack on Israel which it launched on October 7 was a “necessary step” against Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. However, the group admitted in a 16-page report on the attacks that “some faults happened… due to the rapid collapse of the Israeli security and military […]
12 Confirmed Dead As Israel Launches Airstrike on Damascus
A strike which was reportedly launched by Israel and targeted at the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Syria spy chief in Damascus has left no fewer than 12 people killed, a war monitor said Monday morning in an updated toll. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights of the strike which happened over the weekend said; “The death toll […]
Market In Russia-Held Donetsk Hit By Deadly Explosion
The Moscow-appointed leader of Donetsk reports that a shelling attack in the Russian-held city has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 25 lives. Speaking about the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike, Denis Pushilin noted that a bustling market was affected, causing injuries to 20 people, and he emphasized the possibility of changes in […]
FCT Residents Express Frustration Amid Economic Hardship
The current economic challenges have, according to some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, made saving money for future use almost unattainable. In Abuja, residents, speaking in separate interviews on Sunday, voiced their grievances, lamenting the steep prices of essential goods and underscoring that their incomes are no longer sufficient to meet family needs. The […]
Area Boys Can Become Tax Officers With Training – Oyedele
The Chairman of Presidential Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed ongoing initiatives aimed at curbing multiple taxes at both state and local government levels. Oyedele, in an interview with Channels TV, stressed the importance of bringing all stakeholders, including Area Boys, on board to avoid potential crises that could emerge from the […]
Amaechi Tells Nigerians: You Deserve What You Voted For
Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, asserted that Nigerians receive what they deserve, emphasizing that they consistently have the opportunity to participate in the voting process. During a recent interview with ARISEtv, the former Rivers State Governor emphasized that Nigeria is a land of opportunities, urging citizens to remain in the country rather than […]
Why Nigerians Buy Air Tickets From Other African Countries
There is a noticeable uptick in the trend of Nigerian travelers opting to secure their international flight tickets from various African nations and even destinations beyond the African continent. This development is occurring amid delays from the federal government in disbursing funds designated for the repatriation of earnings by foreign airlines. In Nigeria, foreign airlines, […]
Navy Transfers Trawler, 13 Crew Members To Fisheries Dept
The MFV Lady Jessica II, a fishing trawler, and its crew of 13 were formally delivered to the Federal Department of Fisheries in Bayelsa by the Nigerian Navy (NN) this Saturday. The Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso took swift action on December 11, successfully apprehending the trawler. Its arrest stemmed from violating regulations as […]
Abuja Kidnap Victims Rescued By Police, Army In Kaduna
Kidnap victims in Kaduna State were freed over the weekend as a coordinated task force comprising Federal Capital Territory Police and Nigerian Army personnel swung into action. Reports indicate that the victims were abducted on January 2, 2024, in the Zuma 1 region of Kawu, located within the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. In a […]