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Mauritius lawyer appointed to top UN post

Mauritius lawyer Pramila Patten has been appointed the officer-in-charge of UN Women, an agency which campaigns for gender equality. She will oversee the transition at...

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Nigerian city bans beggars and hawkers

The Lagos state government in Nigeria has banned street begging and has formed a special team to stop the “menace”, local media report. The team...

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Nigerian fintech Risevest, Bamboo, others ease fears amid CBN freezing accounts

Nigerian fintech firms Risevest, Bamboo, Chaka, and Trove have assured users of the safety of their funds amid the Central Bank of Nigeria freezing...

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Buhari approves steering committee on Petroleum Industry Act

President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced implementation of the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by approving a steering committee to oversee the process. The steering...

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Bridging Continents, Boosting Business: Nigeria-Brazil Partnership

The Nigeria-Brazil audiovisual co-production agreement signed in June marks a major milestone for the film industry, strengthening creative and economic ties between Africa and South America. The deal is expected to unlock fresh opportunities for filmmakers, producers, and investors, helping to drive growth, skills transfer, and innovation...

Nigeria’s Telecom Transformation: Assessing The Impact Of 2025 Digital Economy

2025 has been a year of high expectations for Nigeria’s telecom sector, with strong focus on 5G deployment, fintech growth, and digital inclusion. As the year closes, the big question is whether these ambitious goals translated into real benefits for citizens and businesses, or remained largely aspirational. While...

Nigeria’s New Tax Requirement: Implications For Citizens And Businesses

Nigeria’s Tax Administration Act now requires every taxable person to have a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank, insurance, pension, or investment accounts. A TIN is a unique number used to track tax payments and access key financial services. From January 1, 2026, this new tax...