First of all, no panic. The VAT you pay when you buy something? It hasn’t changed. It’s still 7.5%. So if you’re buying soap, fuel, electronics, or even paying for services, nothing extra is added yet. Also, companies, whether big or small, are still paying 30% of their profit as company income tax. No increase
A Muslim teenager, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has dragged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the PEFTI Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre to court over an incident in which she was reportedly compelled to remove her hijab before being allowed to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The case, which has stirred
The President of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), Professor Ibrahim Oreagba, has reaffirmed the constitutional and regulatory rights of Muslim nursing students across Nigerian universities to wear the hijab, stating clearly that no institution has the legal or moral authority to deny this religious expression. His remarks came in the wake of persistent
In a move reflecting both modernization and respect for essential service providers, the General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has unveiled a freshly redesigned uniform for the sanitation staff at the revered Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. This development, which comes amid the rising number of pilgrims arriving for Hajj 2025, is
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strengthened its partnership with school administrators in Lagos State to promote integrity and discourage youth involvement in financial crimes. The collaboration was underscored during an interactive session held on Thursday, where the EFCC engaged principals and school heads to discuss the establishment of Integrity and Zero Tolerance
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud case involving prominent businessman and Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, till June 11, 2025, to allow parties conclude ongoing settlement discussions. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted the adjournment after counsels representing both the prosecution and defence confirmed that talks aimed
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Alhaji Khamis Olatunde Badmus, describing him as a consummate farmer, a pillar of community development, and a statesman whose life has been marked by unwavering service to the nation. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken significant steps to strengthen its operational readiness and expand its presence in Benue State through the ongoing upgrade of critical infrastructure at the NAF Base in Makurdi. The development comes as part of a broader effort by the military to improve its response to prevailing security challenges, especially
In a decisive move to strengthen the implementation framework of its student loan scheme, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has brought together critical stakeholders for a transformative five-day engagement and technical workshop aimed at fine-tuning operational strategies and enhancing collaboration across sectors. The workshop, which commenced earlier this week in Abuja, brought under one
Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Nigeria, with special focus on agriculture, food security, and petrochemicals. The confirmation came during a high-level diplomatic exchange, where Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, the Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, disclosed that several Qatari companies are already expressing strong interest in entering the Nigerian market. “Our
