Taxation: Why digital economy remains elusive – Oyedele
Partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, PwC West Africa Tax Leader, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele has identified taxation of electronic related businesses as one of the greatest challenges confronting the global economy. Oyedele stated this during a press briefing at the sideline of a forum organised by PwC for tax administrators and other stakeholders on the ease of paying tax in Nigeria.
Police arrest suspected pickpockets at funeral
WARRI—TWO suspected pickpockets were weekend apprehended before getting away with an iPhone and an unspecified sum of money stolen from the pocket of a traditional ruler at a funeral service in Effurun, Delta State.
Crisis rocks APC over Kogi election impasse
The All Progressives Congress, APC, was last night tethering towards a major crisis over the strong positions of major stakeholders on resolving the problems arising from the death of its candidate in the Kogi State governorship election, Prince Abubakar Audu.
Enugu Council Poll: Stakeholders approve caretaker c’ttees for 17 LGAs
ENUGU—Stakeholders from across Enugu State,weekend,approved the setting up of Local Government Caretaker Committees for the 17 local council areas in the state pending the time adequate budgetary allocations would be provided in the 2016 state appropriation for the conduct of local government elections in the state.
Abia govt to introduce free meals in primary schools
UMUAHIA—ABIA State government said it would soon commence serving free meals to primary schools pupils in the State.
Skill acquisition: Bettering youths with disabilities via FOTD initiative
Friends of Special People (FOSP) also known as Friends of the Disabled (FOTD), Vocational Centre, weekend, send forth about 11 youths with disabilities who have made up their minds to survive by accepting and learning skills that includes them into the main stream of the Society. Some of the graduates acquired various skills from vocations in shoe and leather works, Tailoring, Fish farming and Help services.
I’m committed to workers’ welfare – Gov Emmanuel
Uyo—Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has said that his administration was committed to the welfare of workers in the employment of the state government.
Alleged false information against ex-UNIBEN VC: EFCC prosecutes petitioner
BENIN—An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin, has granted bail to one Mr Kehinde Samuel who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for giving the commission false information against the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, UNIBN, Prof. Osayuki Oshodin.
Forgive our father’s wrongs, late Olu’s children urge Itsekiri nation
WARRI—CHILDREN of the late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II, have urged the Itsekiri nation to forgive their father of any wrong he might have done during his reign.
Alcatel Onetouch to unveil pop star smart phone series
One of the world’s fastest growing smartphone manufacturers, Alcatel Onetouch has announced the arrival of the new its latest series Alcatel Onetouch pop start smartphone to the Nigerian market.
Plateau Utd’ve returned to where they belong — Bewarang
Apparently basking in the euphoria of the promotion of Plateau United FC to the elite Nigeria Premier League, General Manager of the club, Bitrus Bewarang says the Jos based side have returned to the rightful place they belong.
