The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has stressed the importance of implementing an effective tax system to attract foreign direct investment to the country. Speaking during his investiture in Lagos, Mr. Abiodun Oke, Chairman of the Ikeja District Society of CITN, emphasized the necessity of creating an environment conducive for foreign investors to operate […]
Bloomberg, a financial data and media company, has ranked the Dangote Refinery higher than the top 10 largest refineries in Europe. Data compiled by the business news platform indicates that the refinery surpasses many European counterparts in capacity. Situated along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State, the refinery, valued at $20 billion, has the capability […]
Vera Anyim, the woman whose recent testimony at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, stirred controversy and gained attention, is now seeking assistance from Nigerians to secure accommodation. Anyim made this appeal in a video circulating on the internet since Thursday. Her testimony, initially met with skepticism by the church’s Senior Pastor, Paul Enenche, triggered […]
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, emphasized that in matters concerning aviation, everyone, including puff-puff sellers at airports, has an opinion. Keyamo made this statement during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, discussing the actions taken by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority regarding the health status of Dana Airline. The PUNCH previously […]
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly considering shutting down the app in the US rather than selling it, as per Reuters, which cited four sources. This development arises as ByteDance encounters legal obstacles due to legislation aiming to prohibit the platform from US app stores. Sources familiar with the situation suggest that selling […]
On Wednesday, Multichoice, a broadcasting company, announced an increase in the prices of its services in Nigeria, just four months after the last adjustment. The company implemented price revisions across its package offerings, which will come into effect on May 1, 2024. Following the recent price hike, the DStv Premium package surged from N29,500 to […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a court order to freeze 300 accounts, with one account allegedly involved in illegal transactions amounting to $15 billion. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made this announcement during an interactive session with editors and bureau chiefs in Abuja on Tuesday. He disclosed that the […]
The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, Mr. Abaniwonda Olufemi, has emphasized that the well-being of both current and deceased officers remains a primary concern for the Inspector General of Police. Olufemi reiterated this stance on Thursday during a ceremony held in Asaba, the command’s headquarters, where he presented a cheque totaling N47,827,529 […]
On Friday, Maradun town, situated as the headquarters of Maradun Local Government Area in Zamfara State, witnessed a harrowing invasion by bandits, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and the abduction of numerous others. Faruku Shehu, a native of the area, recounted that the bandits descended upon the town in the early hours […]
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has urged Nigerians to control their anger to prevent tragic incidents such as murder. He emphasized that assertions of self-defense in murder cases are solely within the jurisdiction of the court. Edafe conveyed this message via his social media handle on Friday, highlighting that the police command […]