Additionally, the government aims to enhance road toll collection this year as part of its infrastructure development initiative, dubbed the “Big Push.” On Tuesday, Ghana’s new government announced the elimination of several Covid-era taxes introduced to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting the government’s
Harry Kane made history as Bayern Munich confirmed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with victory against Bayer Leverkusen. The striker’s close-range finish in the 52nd minute was his 10th in Europe this season, more than any other English player has scored in a single campaign in the competition’s history. Bayern came into the
Kyiv stated that the strikes should push Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept its call for a halt to long-range aerial strikes, a proposal Moscow has previously ruled out. In the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian drones targeted high-rise apartment blocks and parking lots on the outskirts of Moscow, marking the largest attack on the
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in Rivers State to adhere to the rule of law to ensure lasting peace and prosperity. This appeal was made during a meeting with political leaders from the South-South region, including representatives of the Niger Delta under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa
On Tuesday, Airtel Africa announced that it had repurchased approximately 66,089 of its ordinary shares, each valued at $0.50, from Barclays Capital Securities Limited. This move is part of the company’s ongoing share buy-back program, authorized by its shareholders, which was initially announced on December 23, 2024. The purchase, made on Monday, March 10, involved
In a tragic turn of events, the Ogun State Police Command has begun an investigation into the sudden death of 21-year-old Tosin Lawal, a heavily pregnant woman in Ilaro. Lawal, who was nine months pregnant, passed away on Monday after experiencing severe heart palpitations despite having no prior health issues. According to the police spokesperson,
Ukraine has endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia during pivotal talks held in Jeddah on Tuesday. This decision comes after three years of intense conflict between the two nations. In the first high-level US-Ukraine meeting since President Volodymyr Zelensky’s confrontation at the White House, the United
The ongoing price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers began offering petrol at lower prices than the N825 per litre gantry loading cost set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This move follows revelations that the landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in Nigeria has dropped to N774.72
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 delivered fireworks, shocks, and edge-of-the-seat drama as Europe’s elite battled for a place in the quarterfinals. From historic comebacks to tactical masterclasses, here’s how the action unfolded across the continent. First Legs: Statement Wins and Nail-Biting Stalemates Tuesday, 4 March: Goals Galore and Madrid Derby Drama Aston Villa
The Standards Organization of Nigeria has intensified efforts to enhance product certification and support manufacturers by decentralizing its laboratory network and introducing a temporary Product Identification Scheme. This move, he explained, will significantly reduce the time it takes for manufacturers to test their products, thereby easing the certification process. Okeke also highlighted the agency’s strengthened
