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New tax laws will be fair, respect personal accounts – FG

The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians and investors that the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws will be fair, transparent, and carried out with a strong sense of responsibility. This assurance was given by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, after the committee was inaugurated in Abuja by the […]

Scams

Travel agent arraigned for N2.5m visa fraud in Ibadan

A travel agent, James Anthony, 40, was arraigned on Friday before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on charges relating to a N2.5 million visa fraud. Mr. Anthony was formally charged with obtaining money under false pretences and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Adeshina Folaranmi, told the court that the defendant […]

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Pensioners plan nationwide ‘naked’ protest over unpaid N32,000 arrears

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has announced that it is planning a nationwide ‘naked’ protest to press home its demand for the payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances owed to its members. Mukaila Ogunbote, the National Chairman of the Coalition and also the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners […]

Scams

EFCC recovers N96.5m, returns funds to ponzi victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has successfully handed over a total sum of N96.5 million to victims of Ponzi schemes in Enugu State. The spokesperson for the commission, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this action in a statement released on Friday from Abuja. Oyewale stated that this step was directly in line with the anti-graft agency’s […]

Manufacturers, importers to stop supplying drugs to Kano market
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NAFDAC secures elite international harmonisation council status

Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has secured full membership of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, marking a major leap in the nation’s regulatory advancement. The official announcement was made at the recent ICH Assembly held in Singapore. The development makes Nigeria the […]

Netflix's stock increases as subscriber base expands in Q3 2023
Tech

Netflix buys $82.7bn Warner Bros Discovery assets

Netflix announced Friday that it has reached an agreement to acquire key assets of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding a fast-moving bidding contest that also drew interest from Paramount–Skydance and Comcast. The cash-and-stock deal values WBD at $27.75 per share, giving the transaction an equity value of $72 billion and a total enterprise value of about […]

Stakeholders advocate tax holidays in housing sector
Business

FG defends new tax reforms, says not additional burden

The federal government has defended the recently enacted tax laws, describing them not as additional burdens but as reforms designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, remove overlapping levies, and strengthen investor confidence. The Nigeria Tax Act and Nigeria Tax Administration Act have sparked nationwide debate, with some citizens expressing concerns over their potential impact on […]

Air Peace funds still trapped in CBN - Onyema
Aviation

Air Peace wins airline of the year award

Air Peace Limited strengthened its position in African aviation by earning two accolades at the inaugural Nigeria International Air Show, held from December 2–4, 2025, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The airline received the Airline of the Year Award, presented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in recognition of its […]

Tesla slashes prices of cars in China, Germany, Africa
Tech

Tesla launches affordable Model 3 variant across European markets

The new Model 3 Standard is priced at 37,970 euros ($44,300) in Germany, 330,056 Norwegian kroner ($32,698) in Norway, and 449,990 Swedish kronor ($47,820) in Sweden, according to Tesla’s website. Tesla introduced a more affordable version of its Model 3 in Europe on Friday, months after its debut in the United States, according to the […]

WTC advocates business innovation
Business

Nigeria’s business confidence rises for eleventh consecutive month — Report

Nigeria’s business confidence continued its upward trajectory, as the Business Performance Index rose to 113.3 points in November, up from 111.3 points in October, according to the latest report of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group Business Confidence Monitor. The report stated: “Nigeria’s business environment maintained its expansionary trajectory in November 2025, marking eleven consecutive months […]

Netflix to roll out games for TVs, laptops
Tech

Netflix emerges favourite to buy Warner Bros Discovery, HBO Max

Netflix is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and television studio, along with its HBO Max streaming service. The move follows a weeks-long bidding battle for the assets, with competitors including Paramount, Skydance, and Comcast, according to VARIETY. Paramount Skydance, led by newly appointed CEO David Ellison, had aimed to acquire all […]

Life Style

Senator Natasha tops Google’s 2025 Nigeria search list

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has emerged as the most searched Nigerian in Google’s 2025 Year in Search report. She topped a list driven by major political events, cultural moments and national conversations. According to Google, the Kogi Central lawmaker drew “unprecedented public interest” as Nigerians turned to search to follow developments around her rising political profile. […]