The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says it is proposing the introduction of Road Infrastructure Tax in Nigeria, to make the informal sector contribute to building a modern society. Executive Chairman of FIRS, Muhammad Mamman Nami, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, …
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The Editor in a time of crisis By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed in with his phone. He seemed quite animated, but there was also an edge of anxiety about him as he thrust his phone forward, stopping …
Read More »FG Budgets ₦2,178 For Each Citizen’s Healthcare In 2022
Despite the importance of the health sector, LEADERSHIP investigation revealed that the Federal Ministry of Health received the sum of Over N1.385.36trillion in the last three years (2019 to 2021). A breakdown of the budget in the past three years (2019-2021) shows that N6,534 was budgeted for each citizen, indicating N2,178 …
Read More »Osinbajo To Nigerian Youths: You Can’t Make Changes Without Joining Politics
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said young Nigerians need to get involved in politics in order to make a change in the nation. Osinbajo said the only way Nigeria can be transformed is largely dependent on the actions and decisions of those who occupy public offices hence the reason young …
Read More »CBN Introduces ₦500 Million Grant For Graduates, Undergraduates
In a bid to reduce unemployment, the Central Bank of Nigeria has developed the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES), in partnership with Nigerian polytechnics and universities to harness the potential of graduate entrepreneurs (gradpreneurs) in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a circular, titled ‘Guidelines …
Read More »TRUTH Social: Donald Trump Launches His Own Social Media Platform
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will launch his own social media platform, TRUTH Social, according to a press release by Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). Trump’s new social network is set to launch a beta version in November, which will be available to invited guests only. …
Read More »Rashida Bello Celebrates Ejura Onoja On Her 35th Birthday (Photos)
IMPRESSIVE….. KOGI STATE FIRST LADY, MRS RASHIDA YAHAYA BELLO CELEBRATES HER COLLEAGE IN GRAND STYLE… It’s women supporting women as the wife of kogi state Governor , Mrs Rashida Bello took to her Instagram handle to send a heart warming birthday message from Saudi Arabia to her junior colleague, the …
Read More »NRC Suspends Train Services After Bandits Bombed Kaduna-Abuja Train (Photos)
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) INFO: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, TRAIN SERVICES HAVE BEEN IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR DEAR PASSENGERS. EFFORTS ARE IN PLACE TO RESTORE SERVICE. FURTHER INFORMATION WOULD FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY SERVICE IS RESTORED.
Read More »Nigeria’s Electricity Invoices Average ₦720 Billion Yearly – NBET
Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc has stated that it processes an average of N60 billion worth of electricity monthly from the national grid, translating to about N720 billion every year. Managing Director of NBET, Dr Nnaemeka Eweluka, who disclosed this also noted that about N1.3 trillion has been managed …
Read More »SUPERBOY CHEQUE THRILLS AUDIENCE TO AN INTIMATE LIVE PERFORMANCE AT DEBUT ALBUM PARTY
It was a night to remember when Penthauze’s shining star, Superboy Cheque thrilled an animated audience with a star performance from tracks off his recently released Album “Bravo” at his debut album release party in Lagos. The exclusive event which was sponsored by Blue Nun, held at LiVE! Lounge, and co-hosted by …
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