Abuja: A total of 840 scholars in Africa have been awarded fellowships under the Next Generation (Next Gen) Programme, as announced by Dr. Cyril Obi, the Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and Next Gen Programme. This announ…
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Capital Gains Tax Reform Aims to Mitigate Business Risks and Enhance Investment: FG
Abuja: The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has announced that the newly implemented Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime on shares is structured to mitigate business risks, bolster investor confidence, and establish a more equitable …
Read MoreTrade Fair: Business Owners Seek Govt., Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Boost Economy
Abuja: Business owners have called for greater collaboration with government at all levels, and other relevant stakeholders to boost economic growth across the country. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the op…
Read MoreInsolvency Experts Urge Banks to Align with CAMA 2020 Provisions
Lagos: Insolvency experts have called on banks and practitioners to align loan agreements and practices with the rescue provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. Mr. Albert Folorunsho, the Vice President of the Business Recovery …
Read MoreNPC Urges Data Mapping to Tackle Disability Challenges
Abuja: The National Population Commission (NPC) says situational data mapping is essential to understanding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and to developing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for them. The Chairma…
Read MorePenCom Raises Capital Base for Pension Fund Operators
Abuja: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reviewed the minimum capital requirements for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) to strengthen the financial stability of the pension industry. The commission discl…
Read MoreNigeria’s Path to Greatness Highlighted by Sen. Ned Nwoko
Abuja: Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has described Nigeria as a nation rising beyond challenges. Nwoko made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on Oct. 1. Nwoko, who represents …
Read MoreSanwo-Olu Decries Attacks on Planning Officials, Urges Compliance with Permits
Lagos: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged residents to always obtain planning permits before embarking on any development. He also warned that attacks on enforcement officials will no longer be tolerated. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his De…
Read MoreNigeria Urged to Achieve 70% Dog Vaccination to Combat Rabies Transmission
Abuja: Livestock Management Services (LMS) has announced a crucial requirement for Nigeria to vaccinate 70% of its dog population to effectively interrupt rabies transmission. The persistent gaps in vaccination coverage are reportedly sustaining outbr…
Read MoreExperts Praise Nigeria’s External Reserves Surge to $42 Billion, Call for Naira Strengthening
Lagos: Some financial experts have commended the Federal Government for raising Nigeria’s external reserves to 42 billion dollars, the highest in more than five years. They urged government to sustain the gains by strengthening the naira, supporting p…
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