Still on VAT increase and matters arising
That the recent announcement of the proposed increase in the Value Added Tax rate from five per cent to seven-and-half per cent is generating ripples and knocks is not unexpected. The concern of those opposed to the increase, including this writer, does not only border on the rate of the increase (which is 50 per cent), but also on the justification given by the government for its proposal.
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US, Japan sign limited trade deal, leaving autos for future talks
United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed a limited trade deal on Wednesday that cuts tariffs on US farm goods, Japanese machine tools and other products while further staving off the threat of higher US car duties. Trump said the first-phase deal would open up Japanese markets to some $7 […]
School rewards hardwork, recognises staff
The management of Whiteberyl School, Isawo, Ikorodu has rewarded some teaching and non-teaching staff of the school for their immense contributions to its growth at a colouful ceremony held recently in the school premises.
Imo Govt. pledges support to promoting rice production
The Imo Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Emma Nwaogu, has assured rice farmers in the state of government’s support towards promoting rice production. A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mr Williams Unadike, on Wednesday in Owerri quoted the commissioner as giving the assurance when members of Commercial Rice Farmers’ […]
6-year-old Nigerian student emerges Africa’s youngest Microsoft specialist
A six-year-old Nigerian student, Master Damilare Akano has emerged Africa’s youngest Microsoft Specialist in the Certiport international certification examination.
Iran demands US ‘pay more’ for a wider deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani demanded on Wednesday that the United States “pay more” for any agreement that goes beyond the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that Washington abandoned. Rouhani also rejected meeting United States President Donald Trump while the two are in New York this week for the annual United Nations General Assembly, but both U.S. […]
