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The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a significant policy decision to exempt Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel for a period of six months. This announcement comes in the wake of ongoing discussions with various labor unions regarding their planned industrial action. Minister Mohammed Idris...
BUA Group has announced a significant reduction in the price of cement, effective October 2, 2023. The cement manufacturer has fixed the ex-factory price at 3,500 NAIRA per bag, a move aimed at allowing Nigerians to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of new...
Google celebrated Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day with a special doodle on its homepage. The doodle featured Nigeria's national flag waving against a bright blue sky. In commemoration of the occasion, Google highlighted the significance of Nigeria's Independence Day celebrations, including the...
As Nigeria approaches its 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has entered into discussions with the World Bank regarding a potential $1.5 billion loan. The loan, known as 'Nigeria Human Capital for Opportunities and Empowerment' (HOPE), aims to strengthen systems for improved...
In a bold move to revamp Nigeria's tax system, the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu's leadership, is embarking on an ambitious tax reform initiative. The primary objective is to shift a larger share of the tax burden onto the country's wealthier citizens while concurrently...
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A group of activist hackers in Nigeria are taking matters into their own hands to fight against environmental degradation caused by oil refinery pollution in the Niger Delta. Following a court ruling in the UK that found Shell not directly responsible for a 2011 oil spill in Nigeria's offshore...
In a startling turn of events, the exchange rate of the Nigerian Naira against the US Dollar has taken a steep dive, reaching an alarming intra-day high of N851/$1 on September 26, 2023, within the Investor and Exporter (I&E) window, the official forex trading platform. This rate hasn't been...
Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the newly confirmed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has unveiled ambitious plans to boost the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $1 trillion within eight years. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate, Cardoso outlined strategies, including...
Dr. Yemi Cardoso, the newly appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), assured the Nigerian public during his Senate screening that the apex bank would not be susceptible to political influence under his leadership. Addressing Senate President Godswill Akpabio's inquiry about...
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), along with four Deputy Governors: Emem Usoro, Muhammad Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor, and Bala Bello. Dr. Cardoso's confirmation comes after rigorous screening by the Upper Chambers of the...
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