NCC cracks down on DJs over copyright violations, issues 5-year jail threat
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) to stop performing other people’s music publicly without a license or the owner’s authorisation, threatening to prosecute defaulters in a case that could lead to a N1 million fine or…
Friendly: Ogun Governor Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N20m for win over Cameroon
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has doled out a sum of N20m to the Super Falcons following their victory over Cameroon. Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 2-0 in a friendly at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. Captain…
Middlesbrough sack head coach Carrick
Middlesbrough have sacked head coach Michael Carrick after two-and-a-half years in charge. The former England midfielder, 43, took over at the Championship side in October 2022 for his first role in management. He guided the team to a play-off…
Kenya approves Moniepoint’s acquisition of 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has given its approval for Moniepoint Inc.’s proposed acquisition of a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited, stating that the transaction does not pose any threat to market competition or public interest. According…
Senegal aims to raise tax collection to cut reliance on external funding
Senegal plans to boost tax compliance to increase revenue and reduce reliance on financing from external sources like the International Monetary Fund, its Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has said. The West African nation is engaging with the IMF to craft…
Brazil removes UAE from preferential tax regime list
The UAE is the leading destination for Brazilian exports among Arab countries. Abu Dhabi: Brazil has officially removed the UAE from the list of jurisdictions with preferential tax regimes, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The move marks…
Lagos raises alarm over dangerous occupation of uncompleted buildings, vows enforcement
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), has raised concerns over the increasing trend of residents and occupants living in buildings that are still under construction. This issue was raised by the Director of…
Ideal value of Cedi should range between GH¢10 and GH¢12 to US dollar
President John Mahama has projected that the Ghana cedi will stabilise within a band of GH¢10 to GH¢12 against the US dollar, describing it as a fair value to support both exporters and importers while maintaining macroeconomic stability. According to…
South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos
South Korea has handed a decisive victory to opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung six months after his predecessor’s martial law bid failed. The brief yet disastrous move set off huge protests and ended former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s career: impeached and…
UPDATED: Tinubu confers national honour on Bill Gates
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic on American billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, in Lagos. This was confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by…