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China approves value-added tax law, effective January 2026

China officially approved a new Value Added Tax (VAT) law, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation approved during the session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress that concluded on December 25, consolidates...

Bear with Tinubu, 2025 will be better, Ganduje tells Nigerians

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite the difficulties in the country. Ganduje, in a statement by his Chief...

Stampede in Ibadan: 'Help free my daughter,' Naomi's mother shouts

The mother of former Ooni Queen of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, has appealed to Nigerians to help her after her daughter was remanded in Agodi Prison, over the stampede that led to the death of 35 minors in Ibadan,...

US: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1 billion after Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot surpassed the $1 billion mark after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The estimated prize for Friday's upcoming drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially making it the fifth-largest jackpot in the history of...

Difficulties: Otti, Kalu and others urge moderate Christmas celebration

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator representing Abia South, Enyi Abaribe, among others, congratulated residents of Abia on the occasion of the Christmas celebration and urged them...

JUST IN: Jigawa government's mother dies

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has announced the death of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who passed away early Wednesday morning. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Hamisu Gumel, confirmed his death, calling...

'Deliberate, inhumane', Zelenskyy reacts as Russia attacks Ukraine on Christmas Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a massive Russian missile and drone attack launched against the country on Christmas Day, describing it as a deliberate and inhumane attack timed to coincide with the holiday. The attack, which involved more than...

NAHCON appoints Alidu Shutti as acting secretary

Following the voluntary resignation of its Secretary, Dr. Abdullahi Kontagora, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman, appointed Alidu Shutti as Acting Secretary of the Commission. Hajj. with...

Governor Soludo congratulates Nigerians on Christmas

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed his warmest congratulations to Ndi Anambra and Nigerians at large on the occasion of the happy celebration of Christmas 2024. The message was contained in a statement signed and made available...

UK: Will any stores open on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day, celebrated annually on December 25, has great meaning for Christians around the world as it marks the birth of Jesus Christ. The occasion is celebrated with worship services, carol singing, and nativity plays that tell the story...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...