CBN: N50 Stamp Duty Is Government Tax, Not Bank Fee
The CBN has clarified that the N50 stamp duty charge is a federal government tax, not a bank fee. A consumer complaint committee has been set up to address banking issues.
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EFCC Arrests Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Jail Term
The EFCC has arrested convicted former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, who went underground after a 75-year sentence for diverting N22 billion from hydroelectric projects.
CISLAC, HURIWA Criticize Nigeria's Security, Demand Reforms
CISLAC and HURIWA fault Nigeria's security architecture, citing corruption and poor coordination, and call for comprehensive reforms and sack of top officials.
Thugs Fly First Class While Professors Struggle: Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan decries thuggery as a profession in Nigeria, noting thugs fly first class while professors can't afford economy tickets.
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Academy Urges PPE Stockpiling as Ebola Outbreak Looms
The Academy of Medical Sciences, Nigeria, calls for urgent PPE stockpiling and infection control upgrades to prevent Ebola importation following outbreaks in DRC and Uganda.
NCDs Rise Blamed on Sugary Drinks; CAPPA Demands Higher Tax
Stakeholders link rising NCDs like diabetes and hypertension to excessive sugary drink consumption. CAPPA advocates for a higher tax on SSBs to curb the crisis.
SERAP Urged to Intervene in Nigeria's FreeTV and DSO
A 40-year stakeholder calls on SERAP to probe Nigeria's FreeTV and Digital Switch Over, citing concerns over transparency, legality, and conflict of interest in the DSO process.
TUC expels 11, suspends 15 over misconduct
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and suspended 15 others for violating NEC resolutions. Affected members from Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, and Bayelsa state councils.
ITUC Blames Inequality, Failed Governance for Migration Crisis
ITUC-Africa attributes rising labour migration from Africa to inequality, austerity, insecurity, and governance failures, warning of deepening crisis.
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Ex-NRC MD Seeks Dismissal of EFCC Fraud Charges
Former NRC managing director Fidet Edetanle asks Lagos court to quash EFCC fraud charges, arguing they duplicate forfeiture proceedings in Abuja. Court adjourns to July 3.
SCIAN Calls for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Policy
SCIAN calls for a National Rehabilitation Policy after WHO assessment reveals severe gaps in Nigeria's rehabilitation system for spinal cord injury survivors.
Lead Poisoning: Group, LASG Unveil Prevention Plan
Resolve to Save Lives and Lagos State Government develop a roadmap to eliminate lead from cosmetics and consumer products to combat lead poisoning.
Trump Family Gains IRS Audit Immunity After $10bn Deal
President Donald Trump, his family, and businesses have been granted immunity from IRS audits following a $10bn settlement, sparking fierce criticism and constitutional concerns.
US Indicts Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Downing
The US unsealed an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro for the 1996 shoot-down of two civilian planes, killing four Americans.
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God Took 200 Years to Raise Trump for Ballroom: Pastor
A preacher at a Washington D.C. prayer event said God raised Donald Trump over 200 years to deliver a controversial White House ballroom project.
HURIWA Demands Sack of CDS, NSA Over Insecurity
HURIWA calls on President Tinubu to sack top security officials including CDS and NSA over worsening insecurity, citing abductions and attacks across Nigeria.
NDLEA Smashes Meth Cartel in Ogun, Arrests Mexican Barons
NDLEA dismantles a major Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate in Ogun, seizing 2.4 tons of meth worth N480 billion and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican experts.
3.4 billion lack secure housing globally, UN reports
UN-Habitat warns that 3.4 billion people worldwide lack secure, adequate housing, with over 1.1 billion in slums. The World Cities Report 2026 highlights affordability, displacement, and climate threats.
Northern Groups Mourn Suleiman Abdulazeez, Call His Death a Major Loss
The Coalition of Northern Groups announced the death of its pioneer spokesperson, Alhaji Suleiman Abdulazeez, describing his passing as a major loss to Northern Nigeria and the country.
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ICPC Chair Warns Against Boardroom Interference in MDAs
ICPC Chairman Musa Adamu Aliyu warns that boardroom interference and weak governance are fueling corruption in federal agencies, urging preventive measures over arrests.
U.S. Banned from Probing Trump Tax Returns for Life
A settlement document reveals the U.S. government is permanently barred from examining Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization's tax returns, resolving a $10 billion lawsuit.
EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Mamman After 75-Year Term
The EFCC arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman after he was sentenced to 75 years for diverting N33.8 billion from hydropower projects.
Anglicans Seek Stronger Action on Insecurity, Corruption
The Anglican Diocese on the Coast in Ondo State calls for intensified efforts to combat insecurity, corruption, and poverty, urging government action on state police and economic reforms.
Badejo Urges Lawyers to Intensify Anti-Corruption Fight
Prof. Babafemi Badejo, NBA Anti-Corruption Committee chairman, calls on lawyers to combat corruption, describing it as a pandemic weakening institutions and deepening inequality.
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HURIWA Demands Audit of N7.5bn/km Lagos-Calabar Highway
HURIWA demands a forensic audit of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, citing inflated costs of N7.5 billion per kilometre amid Nigeria's economic crisis.
Nigeria's Economic Challenges and Reform Cartoon
A satirical cartoon highlights Nigeria's economic struggles, including inflation and unemployment, while calling for urgent reforms.
FG to Deduct Unremitted VAT, Withholding Tax from States and LGs
The federal government will deduct unremitted VAT and withholding tax directly from revenue due to states, LGs, and MDAs to enforce compliance and fiscal responsibility.
Insecurity Tops Business Constraints in Nigeria, CBN Survey
CBN's April 2026 survey reveals insecurity as the top business constraint, surpassing taxes and interest rates, with cautious optimism for economic recovery.
Group Petitions Lagos Police For Fresh Mohbad Probe
A civic group petitions Lagos Police Commissioner demanding a fresh, transparent forensic review into Mohbad's death, citing unresolved concerns and public distrust.
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Transparent Watch Praises NRS for Sustainable Revenue Growth
Transparent Watch Initiative commends NRS under Zacch Adedeji for strategic reforms, tax expansion, and improved compliance driving sustainable revenue growth.
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