President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign into law today four major tax reform bills, marking what his administration describes as “the most comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system in decades.” The signing ceremony, set to take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, has generated both excitement and anxiety across the country, as Nigerians...
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DSTV Decoder Now ₦10,000 — What Led to the 50% Price Slash?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the buzz surrounding DSTV in Nigeria, you’ve probably heard the latest update; the giant cable TV company has slashed the price of its decoders by a whopping 50%! Yes, you heard that right. The decoder that used to go for ₦20,000 is now selling for ₦10,000. Naturally, this has...
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U.S. Security Advisory for Abuja: Should Nigerians Be Worried?
Amid rising concerns over security in Nigeria’s capital, the United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to avoid all military and government facilities in Abuja. The advisory, published on the U.S. Mission’s website on Sunday, June 22, 2025, cites “current global developments” as the reason for the heightened...
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Inside the Latest Benue Killings: Yelewata and Aondona Under Attack
In the early hours of Friday night into Saturday in Benue state, gunmen believed to be armed herders attacked Yelewata village in Guma LGA, killing at least 100 people, injuring dozens, and burning homes with some victims reportedly locked inside and burnt alive. Hundreds remain missing, and many injured lack access to timely medical care....
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CBEX Resurfaces: A New Hope or Another Trap for Nigerians?
In a move that has both shocked and alarmed Nigerians, CBEX, a platform previously involved in controversy for allegedly operating a Ponzi scheme has announced its return to business. The company, which vanished after countless users reported losing their investments, claims it is now back to “help people recover what was lost.” But there’s a...
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World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Nigerian Child in Focus
Every June 12, the world comes together to shine a light on a disturbing yet often overlooked reality, child labour. In 2025, the theme resonates louder than ever: Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up efforts! For Nigeria, this isn’t just a call to action; it’s a matter of urgency. Imagine...
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Can Nigeria’s Coastal Highway Deliver Growth Without Corruption?
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructural projects, designed to connect the country’s commercial hub in the southwest (Lagos) with the southeastern city of Calabar. Spanning over 1,300 kilometers, the highway will run through various states, facilitating transportation, trade, and regional integration. However, its impact extends far beyond just the movement...
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Nigeria Youth Agenda in Sports and Education: What You Need to Know
Nigeria, with its vast youthful population and growing global challenges, a transformative agenda has emerged, one that seeks to integrate sports and education as dual engines of youth empowerment. There is a need for all stakeholders, state governments, institutions, private sector partners, and the media to support this plan as a national priority. What Brought...
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Can the Nigerian New Tax Reforms Boost Economic Growth?
On May 28, 2025, both chambers of the Nigerian National Assembly, the Senate and the House of Representatives made a major step by endorsing the harmonised versions of four tax reform bills. With this move, all eyes now shift to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to give assent to the bills, thus enacting...
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Fiscal Mismanagement in Focus: BudgIT Alleges Massive Waste
In a critical report that reopens the debate about fiscal accountability, BudgIT, a Nigerian civic-tech organization focused on budget transparency, has raised alarms over the 2025 national budget. According to their report, the budget features ₦6.93 trillion worth of questionable projects. With over 11,000 flagged items including 1,477 streetlight projects costing ₦393.29 billion, 538 borehole...
