Six banks have paid about N205.59bn as windfall tax in the 2024 financial year, indicating that attempts to lobby the government to reduce the tax failed. According to the audited …
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Naira-for-crude: FG, Dangote set for talks as refinery imports 12.6m barrels
There are indications that the naira-for-crude policy of the Federal Government may continue, as impeccable insider sources familiar with the development insisted on Monday that all parties involved in the …
Read More »Foreign airlines pay N25bn yearly for aircraft towing
International airlines that operate into Nigeria pay about N25bn annually for the towing of their aircraft, as the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has not been able to import the …
Read More »LASG begins removal of illegal structures as amnesty ends
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. …
Read More »Banks disburse N470bn personal loans – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that Nigerians secured personal loans amounting to N470bn from banks in the last three months of 2024. The apex bank revealed this in …
Read More »Green Africa suspends flights over aircraft lessor issue
Green Africa has announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unexpected issue with its aircraft lessor. Despite efforts to manage the situation and prevent disruptions, the …
Read More »NEITI pledges to review $6bn divestments by IOCs
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has pledged to strengthen transparency in the oil and gas sector and review the recent divestments by international oil companies. The agency said the …
Read More »One officer killed, eight others injured in Abia auto crash
The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps, Abia State Command Monday, confirmed the death of one officer of “Operation Crush”, the state Joint Task Force, in a lone road traffic …
Read More »DPP faulted over bail for ex-cop accused of murder — Lagos court
A Lagos High Court has cited the failure of the state Directorate of Public Prosecutions to provide adequate legal advice or proof of evidence as one of the reasons it …
Read More »Kaduna community in shock as lightning kills herder, 12 cows
The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed …
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