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Ebonyi Assembly Caps Rent and Agent Fees

KEY POINTS Ebonyi caps estate agency fees at 2 per cent of transaction value. Landlords must follow government-approved rent limits. Unlicensed scrap trading now attracts fines or up to two years in prison. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a new law to...

Troops Stop Herdsmen Attack in Benue, Recover AK-47

KEY POINTS Troops and police stopped an attack in Azege, Benue State. An AK-47 rifle, 16 rounds of ammunition and a phone were recovered. Security forces are searching for attackers who fled the scene. Nigerian troops have stopped an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in...

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Ebonyi Assembly Caps Rent and Agent Fees

KEY POINTS Ebonyi caps estate agency fees at 2 per cent of transaction value. ...

Troops Stop Herdsmen Attack in Benue, Recover AK-47

KEY POINTS Troops and police stopped an attack in Azege, Benue State. An AK-47...

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