May 15
Nigeria: 'Cybersecurity Levy to Add N1.5trn Fresh Tax Burden On Businesses, Households'
Leadership
The cybersecurity level being proposed by the federal government may leave a tax burden of N1.5 trillion on businesses and households in the country, a leading accounting firm… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Harps On Technology for Productive Workforce
Leadership
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima yesterday stressed the pivotal role of science and technology in crafting solutions for Nigeria's advancement through a productive workforce. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Sets to Roll Out Guidelines for Cng Vehicle Conversion
Daily Trust
The federal government is to roll out guidelines for the conversion of petrol-powered vehicles into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles to ensure the safety of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Unveils $40,000 Funding for Entrepreneurs in Agric Value Chain
Daily Trust
Heifer Nigeria, has launched a $40,000 funding through the AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria 2024, an enterprise development programme designed to identify and support innovative,… Read more »
Nigeria: NIA Pledges Collaboration With NAICOM for Consolidated Insurance Bill
This Day
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has said that it would collaborate with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to implement the 10-year strategic plan and finalise the… Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Charge, Taxation and Minimum Wage
This Day
In the last couple of weeks, two issues have dominated discussion about Tinubu's economy: the imposition of a cyber security charge on Nigerian bank customers by the Central Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Leading From the Streets'
This Day
The much-awaited public presentation of the book, "Leading From The Streets: Media Interventions By A Public Intellectual, 1999-2019," authored by myself, took place at the… Read more »
Nigeria: South Energx - Realignment of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Consumes Eko Atlantic Land, N87bn Lost
This Day
South Energyx Nigeria Ltd., owner of the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, is bemoaning the loss of about N87 billion, an estimated cost of the reclamation/sand filling it did, to the… Read more »
Nigeria: As Zenith Bank's Onyeagwu Ignites Zenpay Fintech, Partners AfCFTA
This Day
Weighing the evolving fintech ecosystem's future, critical in the financial services sector, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the outgoing MD/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, now chairman of Zenpay… Read more »
Nigeria: Grooming Endowment Trust, Afed Reward Teachers
This Day
Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) and the Association for Formidable Education (AFED), have awarded a grant of N200,000 each to 12 exceptional teachers from underserved communities… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Ptml Inaugurate Classrooms, Infrastructure At Amuwo Odofin High School
This Day
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Nigeria: Vizo Unveils Revolutionary Gold Trading, Bill Settlement, Virtual Trading App
This Day
Precious Ugwuzor A comprehensive, safe, and secured application for digital assets management and trading of actual gold has debuted on play store and iOS. It is called Vizo,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lasaa Unveils Amnesty Programme to Enhance Signage Registration, Payment Processes
This Day
The Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) has introduced the LASAA Amnesty Programme (LASAAMP), an initiative aimed at streamlining registration and payment processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinedu-Okoro - Why Govt Must Provide Basic Amenities, Reduce Taxes for Schools to Thrive
This Day
Mrs. Doris Chinedu-Okoro is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Group, a conglomerate of schools in Enugu. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, she explained why… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking Away From Austerity Measures
This Day
Victor C. Ariole argues that wrong taxation causes distortions and negatively impacts economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: SEC to Work With EFCC On Foreign Exchange Trading Manipulations
This Day
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), yesterday pledged to work with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a bid to ensure that trading manipulations are… Read more »
Nigeria: Tetfund Enlists Transportation University, Daura, in 2025 Infrastructure Intervention
This Day
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, has disclosed that through concerted efforts, the University of Transportation, Daura, has been enlisted and incorporated among… Read more »
May 14
West Africa: Ghana Earns $3.9m From Ntes in 2023
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has announced an 11.75 per cent increase in 2023 Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) earnings totalling US$3,944,146,717. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Others Now to Pay Tolls At Nation's Airports' Gates
Premium Times
Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, says the aviation sector loses billions of naira because some VIPs are exempted from paying tolls. Read more »
Nigeria: Explosion Reported Near Shell Gas Plant
Premium Times
Confirming the incident, SPDC spokesman Michael Adande noted that the incident occurred near the facility. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Mineral Resources Info Portal
Leadership
In a bid to boost the ease of doing business in the mining sector, the federal government has launched the Nigeria Mineral Resources Decision Support System (NMDSS). Read more »
Nigeria: I Inherited Huge Debt From Wike, Says Fubara
Daily Trust
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has revealed that a huge debt burden was left behind for his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Shettima, Other VIPs Now to Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports - Keyamo
Vanguard
The Federal Government yesterday said that President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other top government officials will henceforth pay access fees or the e-tag at… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils Software to Showcase Mineral Resources to Investors
Premium Times
The DSS is a comprehensive software platform that serves as a one-stop shop for investors seeking credible and decisive information on Nigeria's mineral resources, facilities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff - Labour Pickets TCN, Discos, NERC Offices, Grounds Operations
This Day
Organised labour, led by Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), yesterday, made real its threat of picketing operators of the country's power sector and… Read more »