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Africa can raise $469bn yearly without tax hikes, says AfDB

The African Development Bank says Africa can unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue through improved tax administration and compliance, without raising tax rates.
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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Deadly Owo Catholic Church Massacre

KEY POINTS Four men have been sentenced to death for their roles in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed 41 worshippers. The convicts were also handed 20-year prison terms for belonging to a terrorist group, while...

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Nigerians to Pay Nearly N1 Trillion More for Petrol as 15% Import Tariff Takes Effect

Nigeria’s new 15% fuel import tariff will add nearly N1 trillion yearly to petrol costs for consumers nationwide.
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Abuja Farmers Count Losses as Food Prices Fall, Consumers Celebrate Relief

Farmers in Abuja lament huge losses from falling food prices, while residents celebrate cheaper staples after years of high costs.
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Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.
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Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.
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EU Insists on Respect for Nigeria’s Sovereignty

The EU reiterates that Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected even as strategic partnership expands.
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Passengers Protest Airlines’ Dollar-Only Ticket Sales in Nigeria

Passengers protest airlines’ dollar-only ticket policy in Nigeria, citing economic discrimination as the government faces pressure to intervene amid forex shortages.
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House Adjourns One-Week Sitting in Support of Contractors

Lawmakers suspend plenary for a week to spotlight unpaid contractors and force government payment action.
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APC Wins Clean Sweep of Niger State LG Chairmanships

The APC sweep in Niger LG polls saw the ruling party claim all 25 chairmanship seats and 271 of 274 councillor positions.
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AU Experts Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Peace, Security

African Union experts meet in Abuja to discuss stronger regional frameworks, improve early warning systems, and reinforce Africa’s collective peace and security strategy.
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13 Ships Headed to Lagos With Petroleum Products

Seventeen ships are expected at Lagos ports this week, with 13 carrying petroleum products, as NPA reports increased shipping traffic
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U.S. Congress Targets 12 Nigerian Governors Over Religious Persecution Claims

U.S. Congress debates sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of religious persecution as Tinubu defends Nigeria’s constitutional rights.
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Peter Obi Faults Government Over Rising Insecurity, Urges U.S. Cooperation

Peter Obi blames poor leadership for Nigeria’s insecurity and calls for U.S. cooperation to ease diplomatic tension.
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Africa can raise $469bn yearly without tax hikes, says AfDB

The African Development Bank says Africa can unlock more than $469bn in additional annual revenue through improved tax administration and compliance, without raising tax rates.
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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Deadly Owo Catholic Church Massacre

KEY POINTS Four men have been sentenced to death for their roles in the...
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Bandits Abduct Six Federal Polytechnic Students in Zamfara

KEY POINTS Six students of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, remain in captivity after a...
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Vandals Destroy Six TCN Towers, Disrupt Power Supply in Nasarawa

KEY POINTS Six transmission towers on the Apir-Lafia power line were vandalised, causing major...