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Nigeria targets informal sector with 1% tax
Nigeria employs a new framework of a 1 percent turnover levy to tax an informal work force of about 80 read more Nigeria targets informal sector with 1% tax
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UK visitor visa fee increases to N249,000, other changes
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has released new fees for its various visa categories to take effect from read more UK visitor visa fee increases to N249,000, other changes
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Nigeria’s dollar buffers shrink as Middle East crisis spurs capital flight
Nigeria’s external reserves, which provide the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with the capacity to support the naira and meet read more Nigeria’s dollar buffers shrink as Middle East crisis spurs capital flight
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Huawei to launch HarmonyOS 7 in June with major AI upgrades
Huawei is preparing to unveil HarmonyOS 7 in June 2026, with early reports pointing to significant artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements read more Huawei to launch HarmonyOS 7 in June with major AI upgrades
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NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Polytechnics pivot to university, Land conflicts and other stories
Nigeria’s polytechnics pivot to universities sparks worries on vocational skills shortfall Nigeria’s push to convert polytechnics into universities is raising read more NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Polytechnics pivot to university, Land conflicts and other stories
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Abuja court fast-tracks Iran-linked spy trial as suspect admits targeting US, Israeli Embassies
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of three men accused of read more Abuja court fast-tracks Iran-linked spy trial as suspect admits targeting US, Israeli Embassies
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Arsenal plotting summer move for PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal have reportedly identified Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a top target for the upcoming summer transfer window. According read more Arsenal plotting summer move for PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
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Mobile money hits $2trn global milestone in 2025 after doubling in four years
Global mobile money transactions hit $2 trillion in 2025, doubling in just four years after taking two decades to reach read more Mobile money hits $2trn global milestone in 2025 after doubling in four years
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RunAlpha to protect Nigerian families’ fortune as $60trn wealth transfer looms 
A global wealth transfer of historic proportions is underway since an estimate of $60 trillion will change hands in the read more RunAlpha to protect Nigerian families’ fortune as $60trn wealth transfer looms 
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Nigerian-born Itauma, Franklin clash in heavyweight blockbuster
Rising Nigerian-born British heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma and American contender Jermaine Franklin will finally settle their differences this Saturday, March read more Nigerian-born Itauma, Franklin clash in heavyweight blockbuster
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UK court hands Nigerian life sentence for over murder
A United Kingdom court has sentenced Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, a Nigerian national,  to life imprisonment for the killing of a 56-year-old read more UK court hands Nigerian life sentence for over murder
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Transcorp Power profit seen rising to N114bn on capacity expansion
Profit at Transcorp Power Plc is projected to climb to about N114 billion in 2026, as higher generation capacity and read more Transcorp Power profit seen rising to N114bn on capacity expansion
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Conspiracy, sabotage may threaten Nigerian crude oil production target – Pipeline Team
Conspiracy with sabotage within pipeline host communities is said to have reared its ugly heads again in pipeline host communities. read more Conspiracy, sabotage may threaten Nigerian crude oil production target – Pipeline Team
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Tinubu to inaugurate Bayelsa 60-Megawatt IPP 
President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the Bayelsa State 60-megawatt gas turbine power plant under installation at Elebele community read more Tinubu to inaugurate Bayelsa 60-Megawatt IPP 
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Nigeria Polytechnics pivot to Universities sparks worries on vocational skills shortfall
Nigeria’s education sector is undergoing a noticeable shift as several polytechnics are being converted into universities. While this transition is read more Nigeria Polytechnics pivot to Universities sparks worries on vocational skills shortfall
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Guinea Insurance eyes N5.8bn from rights issue 
Guinea Insurance Plc has secured the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Rights Issue of 5.295 read more Guinea Insurance eyes N5.8bn from rights issue 
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Why smaller aircraft are the future of West African Hubs – Adewolu
Debo Adewolu is the the Customer Service Manager for Africa and the Middle East at Embraer. He recently  represented Embraer read more Why smaller aircraft are the future of West African Hubs – Adewolu
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N/East APC adopts consensus to elect zonal leaders in Gombe
…as Buni urges stakeholders to join hands together for the APC  The North-East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), read more N/East APC adopts consensus to elect zonal leaders in Gombe
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DAWN, BRACED to harness economic benefits of N15.6trn Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
…Project could transform Nigeria’s economic outlook – Stakeholders  The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, the think-tank and the read more DAWN, BRACED to harness economic benefits of N15.6trn Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
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Intra-Africa air travel to lead global growth through 2050 — IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air read more Intra-Africa air travel to lead global growth through 2050 — IATA
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CBN trims rates on longer-dated T-Bill as investors pile N2.7tn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut stop rates on longer-dated Treasury bills (TBills) at its March 25 auction, even read more CBN trims rates on longer-dated T-Bill as investors pile N2.7tn
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Why North Central governors back Tinubu for second term – Sule
Abdullahi Sule, Governor of Nasarawa State, has explained why governors in the North Central zone of the All Progressives Congress read more Why North Central governors back Tinubu for second term – Sule
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PDP suspends Nasarawa chairman over misconduct
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its chairman, Adamu Bako Ninga, over alleged act read more PDP suspends Nasarawa chairman over misconduct
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Yusuf sacks Kano investment commissioner amid warning against information leaks
Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State has relieved Alhaji Shehu Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce read more Yusuf sacks Kano investment commissioner amid warning against information leaks
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Rafiki AI launches global payment access to fund career support for underserved youth
Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative is pleased to announce that global payment access is now live on Rafiki X, read more Rafiki AI launches global payment access to fund career support for underserved youth
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FG’s textile revival plan doubtful as policy failure, insecurity threaten rollout
The Federal Government’s latest push to revive Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) sector is facing mounting scrutiny, as industry read more FG’s textile revival plan doubtful as policy failure, insecurity threaten rollout
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Union Bank reassure customers after court quashes CBN board appointment
Union Bank of Nigeria has moved to calm customers and investors after a Federal High Court in Lagos nullified the read more Union Bank reassure customers after court quashes CBN board appointment
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Ekiti revenue service pledges ‘human face’ in tax collection
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has reiterated its commitment to adopting a “human face” approach in tax administration, read more Ekiti revenue service pledges ‘human face’ in tax collection
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Court remands man over N100mn fraud in Ekiti 
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of a 40-year-old man, Adedeji Victor Olusola, in correctional read more Court remands man over N100mn fraud in Ekiti 
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Dangote announces 1.4mbpd as new target to leverage economies of scale
…Stakeholders want Dangote Cement located in South-East  The Dangote Group has announced plans to expand its petroleum refinery capacity from read more Dangote announces 1.4mbpd as new target to leverage economies of scale
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Nigeria sees surge in LNG demand as Middle East war reshapes global energy flows
Nigeria is experiencing a sharp rise in demand for its liquefied natural gas as buyers scramble to secure alternative supplies read more Nigeria sees surge in LNG demand as Middle East war reshapes global energy flows
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Stage adaptation of ‘No More Shrinking’ to premiere Saturday, March 28
The stage adaptation of ‘No More Shrinking’, a performance tool written by Abiola Salami, for women who are done playing read more Stage adaptation of ‘No More Shrinking’ to premiere Saturday, March 28
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Simple contracts for carriage of goods by sea or air fall outside the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court
SHIELD PETROLEUM COMPANY (NIG.) LTD. v. NIMEX PETROLEUM LIMITED COURT OF APPEAL (LAGOS DIVISION) (GARBA; IKYEGH; ABUBAKAR, JJ.CA)  FACTS Shield Petroleum Company (Nig.) read more Simple contracts for carriage of goods by sea or air fall outside the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court
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Anti-Nigerian protests erupt in South Africa over jobs, crime concerns
Protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals erupted across parts of South Africa on Wednesday, as demonstrators took to the read more Anti-Nigerian protests erupt in South Africa over jobs, crime concerns
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Why institutional memory matters
Every year, organisations make decisions that are not new. They revisit challenges that predecessors once resolved, rediscover processes that were read more Why institutional memory matters
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AI is no longer a luxury but a survival tool for businesses – Oleru
In this exclusive interview with BusinessDay, Anayo Oleru, founder of Civeex and iYellowbox, tells Deborah Ezeh how AI is repositioning read more AI is no longer a luxury but a survival tool for businesses – Oleru
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