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New Tax Regulation To Alleviate Burden On Small Businesses And Manufacturers
A move to enhance economic growth and ease the tax burdens affecting small businesses and the manufacturing sector, the Federal Government has unveiled a New Tax Regulation which is “Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations, 2024.”
It was signed … Continue Reading
Deadly Marburg Virus Hits Germany: Two Hospitalized After Returning from Rwanda
Two People in Germany, Hamburg Under Observation for Suspected Marburg Virus After Return from Rwanda
BERLIN, GERMANY- Two individuals in Hamburg are being treated for suspected Marburg virus, a deadly illness similar to Ebola, after one returned from working … Continue Reading
Mega Dam Crisis Leaves Zambia in Prolonged Power Blackouts
The power crisis has left Zambians disillusioned and frustrated, with many blaming successive governments for failing to plan for such eventualities
Lusaka, Zambia — Zambia, a country known for its abundant water resources and the vast Kariba Dam, is … Continue Reading
South African Gospel Legend Solly Moholo Dies at 65
Solly Moholo, who rose to fame in the early 2000s, became a household name for his contribution to traditional South African gospel music.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has … Continue Reading
Lagos State Government Secures €120m for Waste-to-Energy Initiative
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced the acquisition of a €120 million funding package from the Dutch government aimed at advancing its waste-to-energy project in collaboration with the Dutch firm, Harvest Waste Consortium. The details were shared … Continue Reading
Why Federal Government Suspended the Sale of Subsidized Rice
The Nigerian government’s recent decision to suspend the sale of subsidized rice has caused widespread discontent among civil servants in Abuja.
This comes as the Federal Government (FG) had launched a scheme aimed at making food more affordable for Nigerians … Continue Reading
Thuraya VP Martin Kaufmann’s Luggage Goes missing At Nnamdi Azikwe Airport
Abuja, Nigeria – Luggage belonging to Martin Kaufmann, the Vice President of Products at Thuraya Satellite Communications, was reported missing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday. The incident was made public on Wednesday during an official … Continue Reading
Outrage in South Africa as White Farmer Allegedly Kills Two Black Women, Feeds Bodies to Pigs
Racial Abuse on The Rise In South Africa As White Farmer, Two Workers Accused of Murdering Black Women and Feeding Bodies to Pigs
A horrific incident in South Africa has ignited outrage after a 60-year-old white farmer, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, … Continue Reading
Nigeria Scraps VAT on Electric Vehicles, Diesel, CNG, to Reduce Living Costs
FG Removes VAT On Key Products to Cut Energy Costs, Boost Clean Energy Transition, and Attract Global Investments with New Tax Reforms
The Nigerian government has unveiled a bold move to reduce the cost of living by removing Value Added … Continue Reading
Kogi State receives 10 CNG buses from FG
Kogi State Government Receives 10 CNG Buses to Lower Transportation Costs
The Kogi State Government has been presented with 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the Federal Government in a bid to alleviate the high transportation costs within … Continue Reading