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Govt plans five-month wage award arrears payment

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the payment of the outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation on Monday in Abuja. According to a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations,...
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Varsity unveils Lagos study centre to boost learning

Miva Open University has announced the unveiling of its Lagos Study Centre, aimed at redefining educational experience and boosting learning in the country. The launch ceremony of the centre is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (today) in Yaba, Lagos. According to a statement, the newly established centre represents a major step in Miva’s vision...
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Refund customers’ investments in transformers, FCCPC orders Disco

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has ordered the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to refund whatever consumers invest in buying transformers, poles, cables, and other items. The Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave this directive at the FCCPC Electricity Consumer Forum in Ota, Ogun State. Bello, who was represented by an...
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Nigeria seeks new telecom rules to boost digital economy

Nigeria’s telecom regulator and lawmakers have begun to review the Nigerian Communications Act 2023, seeking to modernise a landmark law that catalysed a $75 billion industry but now lags behind the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, 5G, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. The initiative, kicked off at a Lagos colloquium on Tuesday with telecom...
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FIRS unveils e-invoicing committee, targets tax compliance

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has inaugurated the National E-Invoicing Solution Inter-Agency Steering Committee as part of its efforts to boost tax compliance, transparency, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tax system. This was according to a statement shared on the service’s official X handle on Tuesday. “On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Federal Inland Revenue Service...
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Travel firm expands to Port Harcourt, Abuja

Nigeria’s corporate travel management company, FCM Nigeria, has deepened its footprint in the Nigerian market through the expansion of its operations to Port Harcourt and Abuja. The travel company made this known through a statement signed by its spokesman, Temilade Adu, stating that the move was built to strengthen the company’s presence across key commercial...
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Zenith Bank shareholders approve N195bn dividend

Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have approved a final dividend of N4.00 per share at the company’s 34th Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday in Lagos. The approval brings the total dividend for the 2024 financial year to N5.00 per share, amounting to N195.67bn in total payout to shareholders. The Chairman and Founder of Zenith...
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CBN issues directives on export proceeds over $2,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a new directive mandating full documentation for all Pan-African Payment and Settlement System transactions involving export proceeds exceeding $2,000. In a circular released by the apex bank on Monday, the move aims to tighten compliance with foreign exchange regulations and ensure proper clearance of goods. According to the...
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FG urges NGX to support $1tn economy goal

The Federal Government has called on the Nigerian Exchange Group to play a pivotal role in helping Nigeria achieve its $1tn economy target by 2030. This call was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, during the ‘Closing Gong’ ceremony held on Monday in Lagos. Oduwole emphasized the critical role the...
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Trump Celebrates 100 Days In Office

United States (US) President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, is celebrating the first 100 days of what is already one of the most radical and far-reaching presidencies in US history. According to a report, polls show Americans are becoming disenchanted with Trump’s economic and political tumult. The 47th president will mark the milestone in trademark style, seeking...
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