The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions from 0.5 per cent to 0.005 per cent in its new fiscal guidelines for 2024-2025. This reduction follows the controversial introduction of the levy earlier in the year, which was met with opposition from both the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, […]
A British investor and the Chief Executive Officer of Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd, Adrian Clews on Wednesday said that Nigeria, coming after South Africa is the second highest producer of electronic waste in Africa. Clews said that the country is responsible for churning out 200,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste which is one of the […]
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have again dismantled a notorious criminal network allegedly responsible for various acts of violence and insecurity within Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State. A statement made available to journalists on Wednesday by the acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 […]
Nigerian singer and producer, Philip Kayode, aka Pheelz, has said contrary to the belief of some sections of the society, music is not a get-rich-quick scheme. He explained that music serves more spiritual purposes. According to him, music is “God”, stressing that it brings healing. On his X handle, Pheelz wrote: “Music is not a […]
Former US president Donald Trump along with his sons and entrepreneurs late Monday launched a cryptocurrency platform but provided few details. Little was revealed about the Trump family crypto project during a two-hour online presentation other than an offer to let people buy digital “tokens” giving them a vote in platform decisions. The event went […]
Biggie on Monday issued a strike to four housemates, Kassia, Wanni, Shaun and Handi. The trio received a strike for flaunting Big Brother’s rules on conspiracy and discussing nominations. Biggie had played a video of them speaking about who not to nominate during Monday’s nomination session. He said: “Handi, Kassia, Shaun, and Wanni, you have […]
NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba jostle for Silas’ signature According to reports, Rangers and Enyimba have submitted a bid for the player. Both teams are awaiting final decision from the 22-year-old. Silas scored six goals for Plateau United during the 2023-24 campaign
Petroleum marketers in Nigeria say they are standing in limbo over the controversy surrounding Dangote Refinery Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) pricing as released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on Monday. This comes as the petroleum marketers demanded that Dangote Refinery should disclose the price it sold petrol to NNPCL for transparency. Marketers further […]
The number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers has increased to 110 million, the National Identity Management Commission has disclosed. This is a 2.39 per cent increase from the 107.34 million that was recorded as of the end of May 2024. The Commission’s Director General Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed the new figure at an ongoing event […]
Expectedly, Victor Osimhen made an instant impact in the Turkish Super Lig, having seven shots on goal on his debut for Galatasaray in Saturday’s 5-0 rout of Rizespor, a record in a Super Lig match this season. Smarting from the disappointment of failed summer window’s deadline day’s moves to Chelsea and Ah Ahly, the 25-year-old […]
