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LG Tax Accountability Crucial for Nigeria’s Reform – Oyedele

17.07.2025
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that ongoing tax reforms must include measures to hold local governments accountable for the revenues they receive. Speaking at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Mid-Year 2025 Economic Review on Wednesday, Oyedele described Local Governments as major contributors to Nigeria’s...
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NLC Seeks NECA’s Support for Workers’ Rights Amid Tech Advan

17.07.2025
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association to join hands with labour unions in defending workers’ rights, protecting pension contributions, and promoting decent work as technology transforms workplaces. Ajaero, who leads the country’s biggest labour union, made the call at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of...
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Nigeria’s Labor Ministry Embarks on Governance Reforms

17.07.2025
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has said that his ministry is actively implementing a range of policy and institutional reforms to provide good governance and improve the various components of its labour administration in line with international best practices. Dingyadi stated this on Wednesday during his address at the 68th Annual General...
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Dangote: Nigeria Needs 60,000MW, Not 5,000MW

17.07.2025
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says there is no justification for Nigeria’s low power generation output, arguing that if his conglomerate alone can produce over 1,500 megawatts for internal use, the country should be generating far more. Dangote made the remarks during a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, where...
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12 Dead, 14 Injured in Nigeria Electricity Accidents

17.07.2025
Twelve people died and 14 others sustained injuries in electricity-related accidents across Nigeria in the first quarter of 2025, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission stated, accusing the distribution companies of non-compliance with safety guidelines. In its Q1 2025 report, NERC said a total of 31 health and safety incidents were recorded during the quarter. “The...
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases to 22.22% in June 2025

17.07.2025
The headline inflation for June 2025 moderated to 22.22 per cent relative to the May 2025 headline inflation rate of 22.97 per cent. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the Bureau, the year-on-year figure reflects a 0.75 percentage point decline...
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Barclays Fined £42m for Money Laundering Failures

17.07.2025
16th July 2025 Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC have been hit with a combined £42 million fine by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority for serious lapses in anti-money laundering controls related to their dealings with WealthTek and Stunt & Co. The FCA said Barclays Bank UK PLC failed to collect adequate...
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Huawei Reclaims Top Spot in China Smartphone Market

17.07.2025
The Shenzhen-based tech giant captured 18.1% of China’s smartphone market in Q2 2024, shipping 12.5 million units, IDC data released Tuesday showed. This marks a significant rebound for Huawei, which has faced numerous challenges, including U.S. export controls, Western bans, and a corruption investigation in Belgium. China’s overall smartphone market declined 4 per cent year-on-year...
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Nigeria Stock Market Soars N1.44tn, Nestlé Leads Gains

17.07.2025
The Nigerian stock market continued on a positive note on Wednesday, adding N1.44 trillion to its value. Market capitalisation surged by 1.80 per cent to reach N81.584 trillion, up from N80.143 trillion recorded on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index rose by 2,277.54 points, or 1.80 per cent, settling at 128,967.08 from its previous close of...
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