Tinubu to reintroduce telecom tax on Nigerians to meet World Bank loan condition
President Bola Tinubu’s government is considering lifting the suspended telecom tax and other fiscal policies on Nigerians to secure a new loan of $750 million from the World Bank. According to a document published by the World Bank, the EMT…
I will not protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, misgovernance, arrogance – Mahama hits back at Akufo-Addo
Former President John Dramani Mahama has responded to president Akufo-Addo statement that if he (Mahama) in the 2024 general elections and becomes president again he will destroy all the work he has done so Ghanaians should vote against him. He…
Why Selena Gomez Didn’t Attend the 2024 Met Gala
The actress was one of several stylish celebs absent from this year’s event, which she last attended in 2018 Selena Gomez was sorely missed on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet — but she had a good reason for skipping!…
Cross River to benefit from FG’s $617m i-DICE initiative – Presidency
Cross River State is poised to benefit from a significant investment in the creative and digital economy, BusinessDay has learnt. The Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative and Enterprises (i-DICE) programme valued at $617 million, would be of benefit…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to plead guilty to fraud in US
The former interpreter of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to US charges that he illegally transferred nearly $17m (£14m) from the athlete’s bank account. In a deal between Ippei Mizuhara and Los Angeles prosecutors, he…
Cyber-security levy: Tinubu govt interested in milking dying economy –Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections Peter Obi, has criticised President Tinubu’s administration for introducing a Cyber-Security Levy on Nigerians, which he deemed unreasonable given the country’s economic struggles. Obi said the present government is more…
Can Africa’s soil sustain food security?
Amid Africa’s pursuit of agricultural prosperity, a pressing challenge emerges: the need to bolster soil health while mitigating the impact of pesticides. In Kenya, recent developments, such as the circulation of counterfeit fertilizers, underscore the urgency of addressing these issues….
Russian foreign minister discusses bilateral relations with Sierra Leone counterpart
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently hosted his counterpart from Sierra Leone, Timothy Kabba, in Moscow for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. During the meeting, Kabba extended congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection victory and subsequent…
crisis deepens amid Rafah takeover
The strikes on Wednesday intensified the already dire situation in Gaza, exacerbating fears of further escalation as Israel took control of the Rafah crossing and halted aid shipments due to security concerns. Amidst the chaos, thousands of displaced people, including…
FIFA Set to vote for 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
FIFA will hold a vote to decide whether Brazil or Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG) will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Both bids met hosting criteria, but Brazil scored higher on technical aspects covering areas such as stadiums,…