December 05
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - CSOs Kick As FG Blames Opposition On Ignorance
Leadership
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have criticised the federal government for labelling some citizens' opposition to the four tax reform bills as ignorance. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's 4 Billionaires' Wealth Drops By $4bn to $23.8bn On Economic Headwinds
Leadership
The combined net worth of Nigeria's four wealthiest individuals is $23.8 billion, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, down from $27.8 billion in Q1. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Why We Need Public Understanding, Patience - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians displaced and inconvenienced by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction to be patient and tolerant, assuring them that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Has Not Suspended or Withdrawn Tax Reform Bills, Says Bamidele
This Day
· Says lawmakers can't be bullied or distracted Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Declares Power Sector Privatisation a Failure, Mulls Policy Review
Leadership
The Senate, on Thursday, labelled the privatisation of the power sector, implemented 11 years ago, as a "total failure," citing the continued lack of reliable electricity supply… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils N20bn Loan for Nigerians to Buy Locally-Assembled Vehicles
Leadership
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have unveiled a N20 billion consumer credit fund to enable… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala's Reappointment As WTO DG, a Win for Africa - ADC
Vanguard
The African Diaspora Corporation (ADC) has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), calling it a… Read more »
Nigeria: Otti Begins Reconstruction of 5.95-Km Federal Road in Abia
Premium Times
The governor said the project was initiated to fulfill his administration's promise to transform the state's entry points. Read more »
Liberia: Accident Involving PYJ's Vehicle Leaves 2 Dead
New Dawn
Monrovia, December 5, 2024/A vehicle belonging to fallen Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson has been involved in a terrible accident, leaving two persons dead. Still, other… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Takeaways From the Tax Reform Bills [opinion]
Premium Times
Nigeria is on the cusp of transiting from the archaic tax regime that has been retarding its collective prosperity to a progressive alternative that places businesses and people at… Read more »
Africa: MOC Embarks On AfCFTA Awareness, Sensitization Nationwide
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the International Trade Center, has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and educate the public on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Onboards 25 Banks On New Revenue Platform
Leadership
The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Wednesday, said 25 banks are currently onboard its new Unified Customs… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Launches Air Transport Regulation Portal
Premium Times
Mr Najomo described the E-Portal as a single-window platform designed to modernise and streamline the processes and operations of the air transport regulations directorate. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Speaks On Exit Package As Reps Probe Payoff Plan
Premium Times
This follows the House of Representatives' decision to question the programme's transparency and financial implications and to investigate the proposed N50 billion payout. Read more »
Nigeria: Waecs24 - West African Countries Recount Benefits of Energy Cooperation, Call for More
Premium Times
Beninese official at the summit noted that his country has been saved by energy importation from Nigeria and Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Insists Port Harcourt Refinery Operational
Premium Times
The refinery's operational status has been a subject of controversy, with some expressing scepticism about its functionality. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Internet Usage Continues to Rise Amid Disparities in Low-Income Regions
This Day
Report from the Facts and Figures 2024 presented by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has revealed that internet connectivity continues to increase worldwide, but… Read more »
Nigeria: No Staff Forced On Early Retirement - CBN
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims of forced mass retirements, clarifying that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary and without any negative… Read more »
Nigeria: Unlocking Nigeria's Goldmine - Billionaires and Bonds [opinion]
Leadership
Nigeria is bursting with resources, talent, and opportunities. The potential to create a thriving future is right here at home. But despite being one of Africa's biggest economies,… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov Proposes N545bn 'Rescue Budget 2.0' for 2025
This Day
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Nigeria: Rangers Raffle Project - Enugu Gaming Commission Extends Deadline for Expression of Interest
This Day
The Enugu State Gaming Commission, ESGC, has announced deadline extension for the submission of expressions of interest in the Rangers Dream Big Raffle Project to December 20,… Read more »
December 04
Nigeria: Cash Scarcity - CBN Releases Hotlines, Emails for Reporting Cash Issues (Full List)
Premium Times
To facilitate effective resolution of cash dispensing challenges, the CBN has provided state-specific contact details. Read more »
Nigeria: Billions Lost, As Fire Razes Market, Shops in Yobe, Kwara, Taraba
Daily Trust
Properties worth billions of naira have been lost in Yobe, Kwara and Taraba states after a fire incident razed down a market, shops and a lounge. Read more »
West Africa: Inaugural Energy Cooperation Summit in West Africa Starts in Togo
Premium Times
Speakers at the summit include government officials from Benin Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria and the Togolese Republic as well as experts in the energy sector. Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Dillon Claims Late Senator Prince Johnson Asked Him to Plead With Boakai for His Daughter's Employment in Final Days
FrontPageAfrica
Recent revelation from Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon has raised more questions than answers regarding how President Joseph Nyuma Boakai treated the late Nimba County… Read more »
