Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Faruk Umar to six months imprisonment. The convict, alongside others,…
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Experts: Customs’ 4% FOB levy will further increase inflation
Financial experts have raised alarm that the implementation of the four per cent Free-On-Board levy on imports would exacerbate inflation in the country. The Nigeria Customs Service on February 5 announced…
ICPC: How public sector corruption hinders development in Nigeria
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed how public sector corruption has caused underdevelopment in Nigeria, explaining that it is majorly responsible for making the Country’s ambition…
JUST IN: ICPC arrests NSCDC deputy commandant over alleged corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arrested a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kogi State, Adam Yusuf, over alleged corruption. In…
Fresh Price Hike Looms as NPA Approves 15% Tariff Increase
The Nigerian Ports Authority said it has secured necessary approvals for an upward review of its tariffs by 15 per cent, stressing that this was last reviewed in 1993. It said…
BREAKING: Nigeria Customs imposes 4% FOB import charge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is implementing a 4 per cent charge on the Free On-Board value of imports. The Spokesman of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a…
UPDATE: How to report loan apps harassing you
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a notice guiding Nigerians on how to report loan apps that harass their customers. Many Nigerians rely on online loan apps for…
NLC declares nationwide protest over telecom tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared a nationwide protest over the telecommunication tariff hike. The protest was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 4. This was contained in a…
BREAKING: ECOWAS keeps borders open for Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
The Economic Community of West African States has announced that despite the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the bloc on Wednesday (today), citizens and businesses from these countries…
Why Valentine’s Day Could Put You in Police Custody – Oyo Govt
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, issued a stern warning to corporate bodies, event planners and anyone planning grandiose celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the…