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INTERVIEW: Why global tax architecture needs reform – Iyabo Masha


Iyabo Masha talks about globalisation and digitalisation causing about $600 billion in annual revenue loss, underlining the need for tax reform and global cooperation for societal progress. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: CSU Certificate Saga: Why Atiku will fail at Supreme Court – Tinubu's lawyer


Former VP Atiku is alleging that President Tinubu forged the degree certificate he submitted to INEC.

'Auxiliary' nurse is prime suspect in Mohbad's death – Police


On Friday, the Lagos State Police Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, at a press briefing, shared some recent findings in the investigation of Mohbad's death.

NNPCL reacts to alleged plan to increase petrol pump price


The NNPCL was reacting to speculations in the public domain about the company's plan to raise petrol pump price from the current N617 per litre to above N700.
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Court jails senior lawyer Ozekhome's kidnappers 20 years each


Mr Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was kidnapped alongside his driver on 23 August 2013 at the Ehor stretch of the Benin-Auchi highway in Edo State. Read More

Jigawa is 32,000 short of teachers, NUT raises alarm


The governor said he has employed 1,000 teachers as part of his administration's efforts to address the teachers gap in the state.

How Nigerian professor allegedly forced student to have oral sex


Female students alleged that the professor deliberately failed them, sometimes repeatedly, in the course he was handling because they refused to give in to his sexual demands.

CSU Certificate Saga: APC berates Atiku over world press conference


Atiku called the conference aftermath of the deposition made by the Chicago State University over the diploma obtained by Mr Tinubu from the university in 1979.

Nigeria marks World Teachers' Day as ministers emphasise continuous training of educators


Mr Mamman said the travail of educating young minds goes beyond the confines of the classroom.
Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
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Wike visits First Lady, seeks areas of collaboration
Business

World Bank predicts Nigeria's GDP to grow by 2.9 % in 2023


The World Bank made the forecast about Nigeria's economy in its latest edition of Africa's Pulse report published on its website on Wednesday.

Shettima seeks bankers' support for FG's digital jobs initiative


Mr Shettima, who spoke glowingly about the commitment of the banking sector to the development of the Nigerian economy, called on the community to "bequeath to the future generation, the Nigeria of our dream."
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Arts and Entertainment

Reps panel holds hearing on Mohbad's royalties, music rights


Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley's record label, a label owned by Azeez Fashola, died at 27 under unclear circumstances on 12 September.

Megaletrics suspends operations in Beat 97.9FM, Naija 102.7FM in Ibadan


The leading broadcasting company in Nigeria announced the closure of two of its radio stations on Thursday.
Opinion

Nigeria: The looming explosion, By Jibrin Ibrahim


The distance between Nigeria's irresponsibly over-affluent political class and the people has become extremely wide. They are having the best times of their lives at a time in which even the middle class is becoming pauperised and forced to sell its assets to survive. As Allister Cooke, the late BBC letter writer from America once explained, POWER CORRUPTS AND ABSOLUTE POWER IS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The problem will be when it bursts, there will be no winners.

The financial insights we can all gain from Gen Z, By Osasu Igbinedion


…Gen Z's financial approach offers valuable lessons for all generations. Their mastery of technology, commitment to financial education, early savings and investments, entrepreneurial spirit, socially responsible investing, and responsible borrowing serve as guiding principles for financial success. By incorporating these lessons into our own financial practices, we can enhance our financial well-being.

Promoted

Tuition-free universities for international students in Germany


Germany is recognised as a global hub for education, offering a nurturing environment for students and extending a warm welcome to individuals from around the world.

Oando set to participate as lead sponsor of Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2023


The conference is scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 9 – 13 October, 2023.

Divestment of oil assets: NCDMB warns against reduction in compliance, tax revenue


Wabote said the ongoing and other planned divestments are big accomplishments for Nigerian Content development.

Sports

FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifiers: D'Tigress set for battle against USA, Belgium


The D'Tigress are the reigning African champions, having won the FIBA Women's AfroBasket championship for the fourth consecutive time in 2023.

Napoli denies authorising doll with Osimhen's features


Napoli have specified that the doll is an unofficial product that has not been authorised for production by the club.

Fact Checker

Africa Facts Summit kick off in Mauritius


This year's event is scheduled for Oct. 5th to 6th, 2023, and will centre around the theme, "Building Non-Partisan Fact-Checking on the Continent."

Video of Drake singing Mohbad's song, manipulated


Claim: Canadian singer and rapper Drake sang Mohbad's song as a tribute to the late Nigerian musician.

Health

Improved wellbeing of adolescent, young adults critical to achieving sustainable development- Health Minister


He acknowledged the importance of adopting a whole-government approach to addressing the multiple and intersecting factors that impact adolescents in the country.

Nigeria partners Global Fund to tackle HIV-related human rights barriers


The journey towards curbing the spread of HIV is plagued by a multitude of obstacles, including gender-based discrimination and human rights infringements.
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Tribunal dismisses PDP candidate's petition against Abia governor

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Mr Otti, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as the winner of the 18 March governorship election in the state.

Impeachment: Ondo Deputy Governor writes Chief Judge

Mr Aiyedatiwa is under the threat of impeachment by the Ondo House of Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct.

How Abuja's 'one chance' victim was attacked before her death – Co-passenger

She said one of the operators, a male, opened the door after moving around the town and pushed Ms Olorunfemi as she (Olorunfemi) was trying to get her balance, she fell from the vehicle.

Body of missing community leader found

The deceased was declared missing on 24 September, when he was said to be returning from a condolence visit to Mangu.

OPay reacts to controversy over opening of unsolicited accounts for customers

On Tuesday, many people took to their X handle to complain about how they suddenly became owners of OPay account numbers without prior request.

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