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Cybersecurity levy should be reconsidered, NESG tells CBN
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reconsider the cybersecurity levy recently imposed on all electronic transactions. The group in a position on the recently introduced 0.5 per cent levy (equivalent of 0.005) stated that the levy could slow down the pace of achieving financial inclusion. According
Cybersecurity levy not for individuals – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has stated that the recently imposed 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy is not meant for individuals. In a statement on Thursday, Falana said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular dated May 6, 2024 wrongly interpreted the provisions of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act 2024. “The CBN should
Why crude oil theft persists in Niger Delta – Defence Minister
Minister of Defence, Abubabar Badaru, says activities of oil thieves, illegal crude oil refiners and kidnappers have continued in the Niger Delta region because of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Badaru argued that crude oil theft and illegal crude oil refining are serious crimes against the nation, economy and the citizenry, saying
Daddy Freeze to Nigerian women: Your husband not your partner, he’s the head
Popular Nigerian On-Air-Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, aka Daddy Freeze, has sparked controversy by declaring that a husband should not be viewed as a partner, but rather as the head of the household. Daddy Freeze spoke in a video shared via Instagram. Both African, Middle Eastern, Christian and Islamic traditions, according to him, regard the husband as
Fubara visits Rivers Assembly quarters after emergence of anti-Wike lawmakers
Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has inspected the Rivers State House of Assembly residential quarters located at the GRA Phase 1, Port Harcourt. Fubara said his visit was to undertake on-the-spot assessment of condition of the structures for a possible rehabilitation work to restore its status and make it livable. Daily Trust had reported
Tinubu offers fresh appointment to petroleum minister
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). This was contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday. According
Prince Harry, Meghan to meet wounded Nigerian soldiers Friday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and the wife, Meghan, will on Friday, May 10, 2024 arrive Nigeria for a 3-day private visit, on the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa to interact with wounded soldiers. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday ahead of the visit, the Director
Court admits Benin Traditional Council in suit challenging Oba of Benin’s authority
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin has admitted the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) as a party in the suit filed by suspended Enigie (Dukes) in Benin. The Dukes had filed the suit against Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, to challenge their suspension. Two suspended Dukes, Professor
Senate approves death penalty for drug traffickers
The Senate has approved death penalty for drug traffickers in the country. This is sequel to the consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Drugs and Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal
Court to hear suit against Ganduje’s suspension May 28
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, has fixed May 28 for hearing in the substantive application filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Ganduje is challenging his suspension from the party by factional ward executives led by one Basiru Nuhu Isa. He was first suspended by
Nursing Council calls for establishment of colleges of medicine in rural areas
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has made a strong case for the establishment of colleges of medicine in rural communities for adequate manpower to tackle health challenges in the country. The council stated that when the colleges are established in rural areas and professionals are trained in those colleges, they will attract more
Nursing Council calls for establishment of colleges of medicine in rural areas
EPL: Aina not bothered by Nottingham Forest’s failed deduction appeal
Ola Aina has said Nottingham Forest are not bothered about losing the appeal against their four-point deduction for breaking financial rules. Forest were charged in January after breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) by £34.5m above their permitted threshold of £61m for the assessment period ending 2022/23. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were the second Premier
EPL: Aina not bothered by Nottingham Forest’s failed deduction appeal
Rubi Rose admits dating Travis Scott, 21 Savage
American rapper Rubi Rose has opened up about her relationship history. In a candid chat with Vlad TV, the ‘Pretty MF’ singer revealed some of the men she has dated in the past. She admitted to dating her colleagues, Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The 26-year-old rapper, however, debunked her rumoured relationship with Cam Newton,
Rubi Rose admits dating Travis Scott, 21 Savage
Court dismisses suit seeking to stop FG from securitising N23tn Ways and Means loan
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Federal Government from securitising the sum of N22.7 trillion Ways and Means loan support it got from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho, in a judgement, held that the plaintiffs lacked the legal right to institute the case.
Court dismisses suit seeking to stop FG from securitising N23tn Ways and Means loan
PalmPay bolsters Lagos agriculture initiative with effortless payment solutions
PalmPay, a leading fintech platform, has partnered with the Lagos State Government to bolster its agricultural initiative, offering robust payment solutions to empower residents and businesses with the necessary financial tools for success through the Food Discount Market initiative tagged Ounje Eko Ounje Eko, meaning Lagos Food, is a food intervention programme by Lagos Governor
PalmPay bolsters Lagos agriculture initiative with effortless payment solutions
Sea piracy: Nigeria to participate in US joint naval drill
The Nigeria Navy says it will participate in a joint naval exercise led by the United States Africa Command (US Africom) targeted at tackling emerging cases of sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Adm. Samsom Bura, made this known on Thursday at a news conference
Sea piracy: Nigeria to participate in US joint naval drill
‘My daily pocket-money as pupil was bigger than my teacher’s salary’ – Seun Kuti
Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti, has recounted how his late father and pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti’s philanthropy left him with no inheritance. He recalled that as a pupil his daily allowance was bigger than his teacher’s salary but when his father died he left him with no inheritance due to his (Fela Kuti’s) charitable nature.
‘My daily pocket-money as pupil was bigger than my teacher’s salary’ – Seun Kuti
Tinubu to perform groundbreaking ceremony for projects at National Fire Academy
The National Fire Academy will come to light on May 28 as President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to perform the groundbreaking ceremony of several projects in the school. The event is part of activities lined up for the one year anniversary of the present administration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Thursday in
Tinubu to perform groundbreaking ceremony for projects at National Fire Academy
Suspension of Enigies : Court grants Oba of Benin’s prayer to join BTC
Justice Peter Akhihiero, of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin has granted the prayer of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to include the Benin Traditional Council as a defendant in a suit between him and the suspended Enigie (Dukes) in the Benin kingdom. DAILY POST reports that the judge granted the
Suspension of Enigies : Court grants Oba of Benin’s prayer to join BTC
100 days in office: Ododo lists ‘meeting with NSA Ribadu’ as achievement
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has listed his “meeting with National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu,” as one of his achievements in his first 100 days in office. Ododo also listed his first courtesy visit by Ife-Olukotun Community in Yagba East Local Government Area as an achievement. According to the governor, his participation in
100 days in office: Ododo lists ‘meeting with NSA Ribadu’ as achievement
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