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Ghanaian Court Blocks Youth Protest Over Economic Hardship and LGBTQ Bill
A Ghanaian high court has blocked a planned youth-led protest, scheduled from July 31 to August 6, aimed at addressing corruption, economic hardship, and the president’s failure to sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law.
The demonstration , … Continue Reading
Femi Otedola Advocates for Windfall Tax, Urges Banks to Cut Lavish Spending on private Jets
Leading businessman and financier, Femi Otedola, has thrown his weight behind the implementation of a windfall tax on Nigerian banks, stressing its importance in promoting economic stability and equity. The billionaire also took a swipe at banks’ extravagant spending … Continue Reading
Gombe cannot pay N70,000 minimum wage – Governor Yahaya
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed concerns over the state’s ability to meet the new minimum wage of N70,000, citing lean allocation from the federal government. The governor made this statement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Gombe … Continue Reading
I will work with Wike Only if He Apologies – Senator Kingibe
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has made it clear that she is willing to work with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, but only if he apologizes for his recent comments directed at her.… Continue Reading
Lagos state government plans to start Taxing influencers and remote workers
In a bid to boost its internal revenue generation, the Lagos State Government has outlined a comprehensive plan to tap into the state’s digital economy sector. The ambitious initiative, which is part of the government’s Lagos New Money Initiatives, aims … Continue Reading
Thousands Of Dollars of Government Money is been Flown Out Of Nigeria Every Hour – INTERPOL
A stark warning has been sounded by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) that Nigeria is hemorrhaging billions of dollars every day due to money laundering. Speaking at a workshop for law enforcement agencies at the Economic and Financial Crimes … Continue Reading
NGO gifts Former sex workers N1 million Each For business
In a heartwarming ceremony, the Blossom Girls Outreach Foundation has presented a N1 million grant each to two rescued commercial sex workers to kick-start their business ventures. The grant is a token of appreciation for their bravery in overcoming the … Continue Reading
Bank Ordered to Pay N811m to Court Registrar in Chargeback Fraud Suit
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a commercial bank to pay a sum of N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the court, pending the determination of a suit filed by Shago Payments Limited against the bank and two … Continue Reading
Hunger Protest: FG begins to sell 50kg rice at N40,000
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced a move to distribute additional 10 trucks of 50kg rice to each state to be sold at designated centers at N40,000. This is part of efforts to address poverty and the high cost … Continue Reading
MultiChoice Escapes Penalty as Tribunal Allows Lawyer to Withdraw DSTV, GOTV Price Hike Case
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) has granted the withdrawal of a case filed by Festus Onifade against MultiChoice Nigeria, citing a 150 million naira fine and a one-month free subscription for violating interim orders. The tribunal had earlier … Continue Reading