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No tax on bank balances, only transfers attract N50 — CITN
Nigeria’s tax reform explained: The CITN clarifies there is no tax on bank balances, only a ₦50 stamp duty on specific electronic transfers over ₦10,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-tax-on-bank-balances-only-transfers-attract-n50-citn/
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles earn $80,000 goals bonus 
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have raked in $80,000 for their efficiency in front of goal at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, promised the team $5,000 per goal during the group stage. The team earned $40,000 for the eight goals they  scored  in their three […] AFCON 2025: Super Eagles earn $80,000 goals bonus 
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AFCON: Ex-International, Adepoju Urges Eagles To Thrash Algeria, Win Trophy
Anthony Ufoh Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, has hailed the performance of the national team, Super Eagles, in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, and he has encouraged them… The post AFCON: Ex-International, Adepoju Urges Eagles To Thrash Algeria, Win Trophy appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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New tax law not weapon against poor – Lagos APC
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the new tax law is not a weapon against the poor or aimed or an attempt to overburden struggling Nigerians. The party decried what it termed the wave of misinformation, sensationalism, and deliberate political mischief surrounding the Federal Government’s new tax reform agenda. A […] New tax law not weapon against poor – Lagos APC
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30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil will be sold to benefit US — Trump
Donald Trump announces a Venezuelan oil sale of 30-50 million barrels to the US, causing crude prices to drop. Learn about the impact on global markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/30-50-million-barrels-of-venezuelan-oil-will-be-sold-to-benefit-us-trump/
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Five forces that will determine Nigeria’s direction in 2026
As Nigeria settles into the pre-election year, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, 2026 is shaping up to be far more than a routine stop on the political calendar. The post Five forces that will determine Nigeria’s direction in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Iran army chief threatens response to Trump, Netanyahu’s ‘threats’
In recent days, US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if demonstrators were killed, while Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the protests. The post Iran army chief threatens response to Trump, Netanyahu’s ‘threats’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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After US bombs Sokoto, tension grips another state as missile is discovered
Tension has gripped a major community far from Sokoto, where US recently bombed terrorist hideout as a missile was discovered in another northern state.
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New tax law: Lady cries out over huge VAT added to her restaurant food bill, displays amount
A young lady cried out online after visiting a restaurant where she was charged a huge amount in VAT and consumption tax in addition to her food bill.
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Read what Anthony Joshua's uncle said about the boxer's retirement
The uncle of Anthony Joshua said the former world heavyweight champion was considering retiring from boxing after a car crash that killed his friends.
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Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed
Cartoon: There's always room, come and be cleansed The post Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Ogun police receives newly commissioned officers, calls for professionalism
Ogun State Police Command has received officers of Regular Course 7, who were recently posted following their Passing Out Parade and Presidential commissioning into the Nigeria Police Force. The officers, who completed five years of training at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano state, were on Tuesday, formally welcomed and enrolled in an orientation programme […] Ogun police receives newly commissioned officers, calls for professionalism
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NiMet Forecasts Haze, Sunshine, and Isolated Thunderstorms Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of haze, sunshine, and isolated thunderstorms across the country from Wednesday to Friday. In its weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet forecast sunny and hazy skies across the northern region for the period. The central region is also expected to experience predominantly sunny and […]
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Sokoto Hisbah shuts hotel over lodging of underage girls
Sokoto State Hisbah Board has sealed a hotel in the state capital over allegations of accommodating underage girls on its premises. The Deputy Commander General of the board, Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, confirmed the development on Tuesday, stating that the action followed repeated violations by the hotel despite earlier warnings. Ribah said the hotel was […] Sokoto Hisbah shuts hotel over lodging of underage girls
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Use Digital Channels To Avoid US Remittance Tax, International Money Transfer Operators Advise Migrants
Following the January 1, 2026 kick off of the United States of America (USA) remittance tax, International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) have stepped up advocacy for digital remittance channels, raising concerns among migrants who rely on cash-based transfers to support families abroad. Under the new law, formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, […]
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Pope hosts cardinals after calls for collective governance
Pope Leo XIV hosts cardinals from around the world in a Vatican consistory, following calls for a more collegial governance of the Catholic Church. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-hosts-cardinals-after-calls-for-collective-governance/
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LP Influence in Anambra not Whittled Down by Obi’s Exit- State Chairman
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has debunked insinuations that the exit of its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, from the party, would undermine the party’s strength in the state. The state chapter’s leadership is insisting that the LP remains solid, united and well-positioned for the 2027 general elections. The party’s position was contained in a press statement issued by […]
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Ensure Higher Oil Output, Lokpobiri Urges New Upstream Regulator
The new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, faces the enormous responsibility of helping Nigeria ramp up crude oil and gas production, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated. Lokpobiri stated this when he received the new NUPRC chief executive in his […]
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Dangote Group’s Chiejina Makes Global Influence 100 Again
…only Nigerian named among world’s most powerful communications leaders The group chief branding and communications officer, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, has been named to the prestigious 2025 Influence 100, reaffirming his standing as one of the most consequential communications leaders in the world and the only Nigerian on this year’s list. The recognition marks Chiejina’s […]
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Chelsea’s new boss Liam Rosenior convicted of speeding
New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding after fog delayed his flight back to the UK, where he was due to complete a speed awareness course. Rosenior admitted being behind the wheel of the vehicle, which had been travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Rykneld Road, Littleover, Derbyshire, at 11.41am […]
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5.36m Electricity Customers Remain Unmetered, Says Regulator
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has disclosed that approximately 5.36 million electricity customers across the country remain unmetered, despite the distribution companies’ recent meter installations in the third quarter of 2025. The commission stated this in its third-quarter report, which was posted on its website on Tuesday. Additionally, power generation on the national grid decreased […]
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Nigeria’s electricity subsidy hits N1.98tn as tension mounts on fresh tariff hike
Nigeria’s electricity subsidy obligations have risen to N1.98 trillion over the 12 months from October 2024 to September 2025, according to the latest quarterly reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The country’s increasing electricity subsidy obligations have further heightened debate in support of a fresh tariff hike across the board for electricity users. […] Nigeria’s electricity subsidy hits N1.98tn as tension mounts on fresh tariff hike
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Terra Seasoning Cube Voted Best Brand By Consumers
Terra Seasoning Cube has lauded winning the award for Best Seasoning Brand at the 4th Consumer Value Awards. The firm won the award, securing 76 per cent of total consumer votes at the ceremony held in Lagos recently. According to the organisers, the Consumer Value Awards is a consumer-driven recognition platform that relies on public […]
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Ogun NDLEA boss decorates promoted officers, stresses standards of conduct 
The State Commander, of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Ogun State, CN Tijjani Rabe, has exhorted newly promoted officers of the command to uphold the highest standards of conduct and to prioritize their personal and professional growth. The Commander of Narcotics gave the charge during the decoration of the 58 newly promoted officers […] Ogun NDLEA boss decorates promoted officers, stresses standards of conduct 
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Maduro: Venezuela to ship up to 50 million barrels to US
Trump had said Venezuela agreed to send up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, with proceeds controlled by Washington for mutual benefit.
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First Holding Company Confirms FirstBank’s New N500bn Capital Base
…As Standard Chartered, RMB Join List of Recapitalised Banks First HoldCo Plc has confirmed that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), has met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum regulatory capital requirement of N500 billion. This comes  as  Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited and Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited (RMBN)  […]
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Gov Eno Signs N1.585trn 2026 Budget, Launches Single Treasury Account
Governor Umo Eno has signed into law the N1.585 trillion 2026 budget, vowing that he would not borrow any cash to fund it unless it becomes necessary, as he continues to maintain a clean slate after clearing the massive chunk of borrowings he inherited from successive administrations. Besides, to curb financial fraud and leakages from […]
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Oladips finally apologises to ex-music boss Reminisce after years of public rift: ‘I tried to contact him’
Nigerian rapper Oladips apologises to Reminisce in a new song, ending years of feud. He admits fault and seeks peace after failed attempts to reconcile.
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Femi Adebayo’s Agesinkole 2 Earns ₦417m in 12 Days, Sets Community Cinema Record’s Agesinkole 2 Earns ₦417m in 12 Days, Sets Community Cinema Record
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has recorded a notable commercial success at the Nigerian box office with his latest epic film, Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves, which grossed ₦417 million within 12 days of release. The figures were announced on Tuesday by Blue Pictures Film Distribution Company in a joint statement shared on Instagram. According […]
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A Shameful Sham: The US Justice Department, Fake Cartels and Maduro
The Trump administration is increasingly resembling a government previously abominated by the current US president as entangling, bumbling, and prone to fantasies.  President George W. Bush was well-versed in baseless existential threats stemming from Mesopotamia, supposedly directed by the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.  There was a critical problem in this assessment: in his dry drunk […]
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Black Friday Shows Nigeria’s E-Commerce Market Maturing – Jumia CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo, has stated that the evolution of Black Friday shopping reflects the growing maturity of Nigeria’s e-commerce market. Ojo, speaking while reviewing the company’s 2025 year-end shopping season, noted that Black Friday has moved beyond a brief surge in sales to become a predictable and well-planned retail […]
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"Tragic loss": Three Omatu brothers perish in Lagos insurance house blaze
The family announced burial arrangements as tragedy struck the Omatu family, as three brothers perished in the Great Nigeria Insurance fire in Lagos State.
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Trump raises alarm over impeachment threat if his party loses midterm election
President Trump sends a strong warning to Republicans to be in control of Congress ahead of the midterm elections to avoid what could happen to him if Democrats win.
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One Year of President John Dramani Mahama- Resetting. Rebuilding. Renewing.
One year into his second term, President John Dramani Mahama has presided over one of the most decisive economic and governance turnarounds in Ghana’s recent history. Inheriting an economy strained by high inflation, currency instability, rising debt, and weakened investor confidence, his administration’s Resetting, Rebuilding, and Renewing Agenda has translated leadership vision into measurable national progress.
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NNL: Gothom, Okenwa win Akwa United POTM, GOTM award for December 
Daniel Gothom has been named Akwa United’s Player of the Month for December, DAILY POST reports. Gothom won the highest number of votes from fans, club officials and his teammates. The striker impressed throughout the month, featuring in all of the club’s matches. Gothom netted two crucial goals that secured victory for the Promise Keepers […] NNL: Gothom, Okenwa win Akwa United POTM, GOTM award for December 
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HERO FEATURE: The Year Gaming Went Portable
Gaming is no longer tied to a television screen or a fixed location. The biggest shift shaping player habits globally, and increasingly in Nigeria, is the rise of portable, console-grade gaming gadgets. Devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go have changed expectations around handheld play. Unlike traditional mobile gaming, these […]
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