Author: Casey Ayodeji
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Senate Constitutes Special Committee to Review Controversial Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian Senate has set up a special committee to address contentious aspects of the recently proposed tax reform bills. Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin announced the committee’s formation during a plenary session, with Minority Leader Senator Abba Moro appointed as its head. The committee is tasked with consulting the Attorney General of the…
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Asake, Tems, Rema, Others Nominated for MOBO 2025 Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats sensations Asake and Ayra Starr have secured nominations for the 2025 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Both artistes have been recognized in the Best International Act category, competing alongside international heavyweights like Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Kendrick Lamar. Seven Nigerian artistes were also nominated in the Best African Music Act category. Artists…
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Alleged Defamation: NBA, Obi, Falana Condemn Dele Farotimi’s Arrest
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Labour Party chieftain and human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, citing allegations of defamation and cyberbullying. Police spokesperson Sunday Abutu revealed that the arrest was executed with a court warrant after previous attempts to bring Farotimi in for questioning had been unsuccessful. The police stated that…
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UK to Deport Nigerian Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega Over £1.87m Fraud
A Nigerian pastor has lost his legal battle against deportation, with a UK immigration tribunal ruling that Tobi Adegboyega should be removed from the country following serious allegations of financial misconduct and lack of transparency in his church operations. Adegboyega, 44, who heads the controversial SPAC Nation church, was found to have overstayed his UK…
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Google, Microsoft, TikTok Pay N2.5trn in Nigerian Taxes
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed that major tech platforms including Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok have paid N2.55 trillion in taxes during the first half of 2024, highlighting the expanding economic footprint of digital companies in Nigeria. According to a statement by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hadiza…
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Namibia Elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah First Woman President
In a landmark moment for Namibian politics, Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been declared the country’s first woman president, winning 57 percent of the vote in an election marked by controversy and opposition resistance. The 72-year-old veteran politician’s victory represents more than just a personal triumph—it symbolizes a turning point for SWAPO, the liberation party that…
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South Africa Announces 5-Year Multiple Entry Visa for Nigerians
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new visa policy for Nigerian entrepreneurs and tourists, allowing qualifying Nigerian business people to obtain a five-year multiple entry visa without submitting a passport. “Our efforts to create a favourable environment include our simplified visa process for Nigerian business people to travel to South Africa,” said Bayo…
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Sanwo-Olu Signs Electricity Bill into Law
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the State Electricity Bill 2024, a transformative legislation aimed at addressing the state’s longstanding power challenges and creating an independent electricity ecosystem. The signing ceremony at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by key government officials, including Deputy Governor Dr. Femi Hamzat and relevant commissioners. Governor Sanwo-Olu describedthe…
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Aero Contractors Slashes Flight Prices for Christmas Travelers
Aero Contractors has announced a Christmas initiative to make air travel more affordable for Nigerians. Managing Director Ado Sanusi said, “We have understood the pains Nigerians have been going through because of the economic hardship, the high prices of tickets.” The airline will offer tickets starting from N80,000 to all destinations, a significant drop from…
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Taiwo Oyedele: No Plan to Engage Alpha Beta for Tax Collection
In a move to streamline Nigeria’s tax collection process, Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, has categorically ruled out the use of external consultants like Alpha-Beta for revenue collection. Speaking during a Channels Television town hall meeting on tax reform bills, Oyedele strongly criticized the practice of outsourcing…