NECA fumes as govts impose over 50 different taxes, levies on businesses

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has raised the alarm over 50 different taxes, levies and fees imposed on organised businesses by local, state and the Federal Government. The employers’ body, also revealed that, currently, at the National Assembly, there are over five different Bills, which also seek to impose various taxes and levies on […]

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ASUU strike: Travelers miss flights, motorists held up for hours as students lock down Lagos airport road

Gridlock at Airport Road as result of NANS protest, yesterday. Photo: Eniola Daniel Police commend peaceful protest as parents warn of #EndSARS repeat It was a hectic time for travelers and motorists plying Lagos airport road yesterday, as leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) took over the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) […]

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Tributes, tears, prayers as world bids Queen Elizabeth II goodbye

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (right) and the King of England, Charles III, at Buckingham Palace Solidarity to celebrate Queen testament to brotherhood among countries, says Osinbajo Prays King Charles does better than his mother With no eye contact, William, Harry keep apart at funeral Queen showed professionalism, dedication, says envoy Yesterday, 9/19, will go down […]

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Payment of fuel subsidy is organised crime, says Obi

Chairman, Printing, Publishing and Allied Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Princess Layo Okeowo-Bakare (left); Principal Consultant of DRNL Consult Ltd UK, Mrs. Ronke Onadeko; President, LCCI, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, CON; 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi; Vice President, LCCI, Prince Abimbola Olashore and moderator of the event, Chairman, LCCI Economics […]

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Corruption ruining Nigeria, fuel subsidy organised crime – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party and ex-Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has said that the alleged fiscal recklessness and inability to tackle insecurity and corruption have been primarily responsible for Nigeria’s failing economy. Declaring the so called subsidy on petroleum products as organised crime, he said Nigeria needs an aggressive production of local […]

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Kanu’s health worsens, suffers intestine disorder – Lawyer

The health of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has worsened as he had been diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorder following persistent heartburn, his lawyer and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said on Monday. According to him, despite the order of Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja that the […]

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Strike: Reps, ASUU meet over face-off with govt Tuesday

Hope brightened yesterday for an out-of-court resolution of the dispute between striking varsity teachers and their Federal Government employers. The House of Representatives and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow to dialogue on the seven-month-old strike. ASUU is expected to submit a written presentation of its perspective on […]

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