The federal government has commenced N50 electronic levy deductions from transactions of N10,000 and above made by users of financial technology (Fintech) companies, including Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda, and others. The levy, called Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), introduced under the Finance Act 2020, places a singular and one-off levy of N50 on the recipient of any electronic receipt or transfer of N10,000 or above, and was earlier to take effect from September 9, Tribune Online reported. The introduction of the EMTL was, however, met with opposition from Nigerians, with various groups including the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) calling on the…
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This is a new directive from the NYSC Headquarters to the State Coordinators regarding the deployment of married Female Corps Members who have not yet changed their maiden names to their spouses names. Dated 25th November 2024.
Comrade Ayobami Oladepo and Oluwaseun Lawal has expressed their deepest appreciation to friends, family, and well-wishers for their overwhelming support towards their recent wedding. In a statement released to the press, the couple said, “We’re truly humbled and grateful for the love and support shown to us during our special day. The outpouring of goodwill and generosity from our community has left us speechless. The groom, comrade Ayobami Oladepo, who is ally to the honorable representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT, got married to his heartthrob, Miss Oluwaseun, in a beautiful ceremony attended by dignitaries from the political…
The legislature representing Lagelu State Constituency OYHA and Chairman Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matter and State Honors, Hon Olajide Akintunde popularly known as AKT has extended his warm felicitations to Oyo PDP Chieftain, Chief Bayo Lawal as he marks his birthday. The Lawmaker described the Chief Lawal as a very accessible leader who is ever ready to champion the interest of party and followers. ” Happy birthday to daddy and leader, Chief Bayo Lawal. Thank God you just added another year, a testament to God’s infinite blessing on you. May you celebrate more years in good health, and abundant…
It is often said among Christians “ that they should love their enemies and pray for them”. Many Christians do make this statement without caring to know what it actually means. Many Christians believe this statement is a call to “stupidity” or “foolishness”. Matthew 5:54 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. Now, before we go further, we need to understand what “LOVE” means, then also why do we love. Using God’s standard definition for the word…
Atiku and Obi made the remark against the backdrop of their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital. A video had emerged of both men seated together at a dining table, ready to have their meal. However, Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe said the meeting was a reunion of two old friends. Speaking with journalists about Saturday’s meeting, Ibe said: “Let us not jump the gun. The fact is that Obi accepted to be the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of AUN and the 16th Founder’s Day, which was a milestone. Obi is part of that celebration.“The university was…
Nigerians to Pay More for Calls, Data, SMS as NCC Sets Date for New Tariff for MTN, Airtel, Others – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to announce a new tariff plan on December 13, 2024- The NCC’s executive chairman, Aminu Maida, disclosed this in Abuja, saying that the development is meant to simplify tariff plans – The commission earlier announced October 27 as the release date for new tariff plans, but it disclosed that it was not ready The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to release a new tariff plan for MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other telco…
Mrs Aramide Olupona, the mother of a 17-year-old girl (name withheld) whom an Assistant Superintendent of Police allegedly raped, has accused the police of deliberately stalling the case to enable the suspect to retire in December. The incident reportedly occurred on June 29 at Ogudu Police Station, in Ojota, Lagos. An ASP, identified as Owolabi Akinlolu, allegedly summoned the 17-year-old secondary school student to the station, claiming they had apprehended the suspect who had stolen her phone two weeks prior. But the teenager told City Round that when she showed up at the police station, the senior officer reportedly invited her into his office,…
A herbalist, Ismail Usman, accidentally shot himself while testing a bulletproof charm he had prepared, according to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident, stating that a distress call had been received from a resident about the event, which occurred in Kuchibuyi village, Abuja. Eyes Of Lagos reports. Usman sustained life-threatening injuries after using a locally made gun to shoot himself in the stomach, believing the charm would protect him. Police officers from the Byazhin Division responded promptly, finding him in critical condition. He was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency…
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says an official announcement will be made if and when price reviews on the products occur. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mr Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Friday, said currently its products being sold originated from the Dangote Refinery. The 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) capacity refinery began truck-out of petroleum products on Tuesday in Port Harcourt following its rehabilitation. Some petroleum marketers and Nigerians have…