CAC to increase services fees from August 15, cites economic realities
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, set to take effect from August 15, 2025. The Commission said the move is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery, enhance efficiency, and adapt to…
Hollywood movies are predictable too, Omoni Oboli defends Nollywood
Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has pushed back against criticisms that Nollywood films are too predictable, as she argued that predictability is not unique to Nigerian cinema. In a recent interview with Instablog9ja on Youtube, Oboli said audiences often miss…
Benue food inflation drops to 22% despite deadly attacks
Benue State recorded the most significant decline in food inflation nationwide in May 2025, falling to 22.0% year-on-year from 51.8% in April, even amid ongoing violence and killings in parts of the state. According to the latest Consumer Price Index…
Benue Gov. Declares Wednesday Public Holiday Ahead Of President Tinubu’s Visit To Condole With Attack Victims
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. This announcement was contained in an official circular signed by the Secretary to…
Why Ghana banned the use of honorary doctorates and professorship in public
Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned the public usage of honorific doctorate and professorial titles. The directive aims to address misuse by politicians, religious leaders, and business figures, preserving academic integrity. Honorary degrees are symbolic recognitions, distinct from earned…
Fidelity Bank’s CRO assumes office as CRMI president
Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke. Credit: Fidelity Bank Plc Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Kevin Ugwuoke, has assumed office as the President and Chairman of the…
FIRS opens weekend tax services to ease pressure ahead of deadline
FIRS opens weekend tax services to ease pressure ahead of deadline As the June 30 deadline for Companies Income Tax (CIT) filing approaches, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened a weekend service window. This will give businesses…
Ethiopia to Host Second Africa Climate Summit in 2025
Ethiopia, in partnership with the African Union, is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, reaffirming its role in advancing continental climate leadership. Held under the theme “Green Talks and Green Actions,” the summit…
Lagos Assembly summons Uber, Bolt, others over labour rights violations
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned top ride-hailing companies—Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide—to appear for a public hearing aimed at addressing growing tensions in the sector. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of…
Woman Who Lost 5 Kids In Benue Attack Speaks
Woman who lost her mother and 5 children speaks following the Yelwata attack in Benue state. It would be recalled that the community was attacked on Friday night, at about 10 pm till the early hours of Saturday morning. …