Transfers above N10k: Banks to start charging N50 stamp duty from January 1
FOLLOWING the implementation of the Tax Act, banks will start charging senders a N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above from January 1, 2026.
Documentary Industry’ named as best at 2025 Nigerian entertainment, media creative excellence awards
The ‘Documentary Industry’ has been named as the Best Documentary at the just concluded 2025 Nigerian Entertainment and Media Creative Excellence Awards (NEMCEA), marking a major milestone for the project and its creative team.
Alleged money laundering: Malami, son docked, remanded in prison
The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, was yesterday, arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 16-count money laundering charge.
Cost of political defections on Nigeria’s democracy
As Nigerian politicians get set to take part in off-season elections next year and the general election in 2027, defections from one political party to another are sending shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. The gale of defections by Nigerian politicians has raised concerns about their motives and the implications for the country’s democracy. In […]
N1.75trn NDDC budget must deliver real impact for Niger Delta people – Ibori-Suenu
The House of Representatives Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has insisted that the Commission’s proposed N1.75 trillion 2025 budget must translate into tangible development outcomes for communities across the Niger Delta. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, gave the assurance on Tuesday during the NDDC’s budget defence session at the National […]
11,300 Zamfara imams to enjoy salary upgrade
A total of 11,300 Friday prayers imams and other clerics would enjoy salary upgrade, the state Zamfara State Government has said.
