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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for full implementation of the country’s new tax framework that limits taxes and levies at the subnational level to nine revenue categories, saying manufacturers need relief from years of overlapping payments to different government agencies. MAN’s position comes as Nigeria implements sweeping tax reforms designed to simplify revenue collection, improve compliance and reduce conflicts between taxpayers and authorities across federal, state and local governments. The association said manufacturers previously faced between 120 and 160 taxes and levies, creating additional costs for companies already contending with expensive energy, financing and logistics. Under the…

Continue to work hard on your business, career, and ministry. No matter how hard and bad your nation is, God’s word is not altered by human circumstances. If He has said it, you will see it. But build on the principles of consistency and faithfulness. Sit and serve in your church. Give dangerously. Watch and wait for God to blow you. For when God blows you, no man can quench you. For “whatever the Lord does shall be forever” (Ecclesiastes 3:14). While at the university in 1993, I caught a profound vision of leaving Nigeria for America, obviously for a…

Popular economist and financial analyst, Muda Yusuf, has urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA to publish the country’s fuel supply gap before granting import licences to petroleum marketers, in a move he said would help revive Dangote Refinery. Yusuf disclosed this in a statement at the weekend amid a 43.3 percent rise in petrol imports. Recall that NMDPRA fact sheet data showed that the country’s petrol imports rose by 43.3 percent despite Dangote Refinery’s capacity to meet domestic supply. Dangote Refinery had blamed NMDPRA’s persistent issuance of petrol import licences for the rise in Nigeria’s fuel imports. Recommended…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsAugust 30, 2026 20:30 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Arsenal transfer targets Nwaneri wants PL stay Arsenal graduate Ethan Nwaneri would prefer to remain in the Premier League this season despite interest from clubs abroad, according to Sky Sports. The 19-year-old had a good pre-season campaign with the Gunners, but he could be loaned out in the coming days, given the lack of assurances of regular game time.Nwaneri is presently behind Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze in the pecking order for the number 10 role, and may have to move elsewhere for his development.RB Leipzig, AC…

The catastrophic flooding occurred at the border between Nepal and the Tibet autonomous region of China.It is thought to have been caused by the collapse of a glacier and the resulting landslide, leading to the destruction of entire communities as well as key infrastructure including bridges and roads.On Friday, quoting Government of Nepal figures the UN’s aid coordination office OCHA said that 538 people had died, while almost 3,750 had been rescued. Around 1000 people are still missing, many of whom are thought to be tourists.The Tibet autonomous region of China was also affected and some 560 people remain missing…

Six opposition parties have fixed August 31 Summit to discuss alliance against Tinubu ahead of 2027 election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that six Nigerian opposition parties have scheduled a summit for August 31, 2026, to begin formal negotiations on possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 general election. The participating parties are the African Democratic Congress, ADC; Allied Peoples Movement, APM; National Democratic Congress, NDC; Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Peoples Redemption Party, PRP; and Social Democratic Party, SDP.  Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday on behalf of the G100. According to…

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira closed the week stronger against the United States Dollar at N1,337.29/$1 from N1,338.59/$1 in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Friday, August 28, indicating a N1.30 or 0.09 per cent gain. The domestic currency also appreciated against the Pound Sterling in the official FX market during the trading day by N4.30 to close at N1,816.04/£1 versus the previous day’s N1,820.34/£1, and improved against the Euro by N3.25 to trade at N1,556.87/€1, in contrast to Thursday’s N1,560.12/€1. At the GTBank forex counter, the Nigerian Naira gained N6 against the US Dollar yesterday to close…

By Emma Nnadozie The mayor-elect of Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Ifeanyi Onuchukwu (Ikeora), has thanked the people of the area for their overwhelming support and confidence during the August 29 local government elections. Onuchukwu, in a statement on Sunday, said the massive turnout and peaceful participation of the electorate demonstrated their hope for unity, progress and a better future for the local government. He said he was deeply honoured by the mandate given to him and pledged to serve the people with humility, responsibility and unwavering commitment. “This victory belongs to every son and daughter of…

Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has described Lionel Messi as the best player in the world currently. Casemiro made the assertion following Inter Miami’s impressive 7-1 victory over CF Montreal. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner netted four goals for Angel Guillermo Hoyos’ team on Saturday, August 29. Two of Messi’s four goals were spectacular free kicks, while he also assisted Luis Suarez’s goal. Recommended Casemiro contributed to the scoreline by netting the opening goal for the Herons. Speaking after the match, Casemiro hailed his Inter Miami teammate. He said the Argentine remains the best player in the world, a status…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsAugust 30, 2026 14:27 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Chelsea transfer targets Chelsea have told Jamie Gittens that he must stay at Stamford Bridge, despite reports linking the English winger with a move away from the club. According to the Standard, the west London side have made their stance clear amid suggestions that Gittens could return to Borussia Dortmund or join Italian outfit Roma. The message from Chelsea is understood to be firm: the player is expected to remain with the club rather than pursue an exit.Gittens has been described as wantaway amid the speculation, but…