Search Results for “Levy” – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:15:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Search Results for “Levy” – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Harmonised Tax Bills Ready, May Get National Assembly Approval Tuesday https://www.theinfostride.com/harmonised-tax-bills-ready-may-get-national-assembly-approval-tuesday/ https://www.theinfostride.com/harmonised-tax-bills-ready-may-get-national-assembly-approval-tuesday/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:20:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=425729 The Nigerian National Assembly is set to pass a suite of harmonised tax reform bills on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, marking a major milestone in the federal government’s ongoing efforts to overhaul the country’s outdated and fragmented tax structure. The bills—consolidated through the efforts of a joint conference committee of both chambers—are designed to unify [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/harmonised-tax-bills-ready-may-get-national-assembly-approval-tuesday/feed/ 0 LCCI Urges FG to Suspend 4% Customs Charge https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-fg-to-suspend-4-customs-charge/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-fg-to-suspend-4-customs-charge/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 01:27:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402768 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to suspend the newly introduced 4% Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) charge on imports, warning that it will worsen production costs and stifle business growth. In a statement, LCCI argued that the additional levy would place an undue burden on importers, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-fg-to-suspend-4-customs-charge/feed/ 0 LCCI Urges Customs to Comply with Suspension of 4% FOB Levy https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 11:05:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467087 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to fully comply with the Federal Government’s suspension of the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy. The business group made the appeal following reports that despite the government’s announcement, some importers continue to face bottlenecks and demands [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-customs-to-comply-with-suspension-of-4-fob-levy/feed/ 0 Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing on Bill to Harmonise Taxes, Ban Illegal Levy Collection https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-assembly-holds-public-hearing-on-bill-to-harmonise-taxes-ban-illegal-levy-collection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-assembly-holds-public-hearing-on-bill-to-harmonise-taxes-ban-illegal-levy-collection/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483440 The Finance Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday conducted a public hearing on a proposed bill seeking to harmonise taxes and curb the collection of levies by unions and other unauthorised groups across the state. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for a Law to Enact the Lagos State Harmonised Taxes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-assembly-holds-public-hearing-on-bill-to-harmonise-taxes-ban-illegal-levy-collection/feed/ 0 Money20/20 Asia Elevates Its 2026 Agenda with the Launch of The Intersection Stage, Featuring the Industry’s Most Influential Voices https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-elevates-its-2026-agenda-with-the-launch-of-the-intersection-stage-featuring-the-industrys-most-influential-voices/ https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-elevates-its-2026-agenda-with-the-launch-of-the-intersection-stage-featuring-the-industrys-most-influential-voices/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-elevates-its-2026-agenda-with-the-launch-of-the-intersection-stage-featuring-the-industrys-most-influential-voices/ BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2026 – the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced the introduction of The Intersection Stage at Money20/20 Asia happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok bringing together the region’s most powerful voices across [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-elevates-its-2026-agenda-with-the-launch-of-the-intersection-stage-featuring-the-industrys-most-influential-voices/feed/ 0 Understanding SkillsFuture Funding and the Real Cost of Upskilling https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-skillsfuture-funding-and-the-real-cost-of-upskilling/ https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-skillsfuture-funding-and-the-real-cost-of-upskilling/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-skillsfuture-funding-and-the-real-cost-of-upskilling/ SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2026 – Continuous learning plays an important role in helping working professionals remain relevant in a rapidly evolving economy. However, the perceived cost of professional training can sometimes discourage individuals from pursuing further development. SkillsFuture funding schemes are designed to address this concern by reducing the financial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/understanding-skillsfuture-funding-and-the-real-cost-of-upskilling/feed/ 0 Money20/20 Asia Unveils Powerhouse Lineup of 250 Speakers to Define the Future of Finance https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-unveils-powerhouse-lineup-of-250-speakers-to-define-the-future-of-finance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-unveils-powerhouse-lineup-of-250-speakers-to-define-the-future-of-finance/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:10:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-unveils-powerhouse-lineup-of-250-speakers-to-define-the-future-of-finance/ BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 March 2026 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced 250 confirmed speakers from a total of 39 countries taking their stages at Money20/20 Asia happening in Bangkok on April 21–23, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/money20-20-asia-unveils-powerhouse-lineup-of-250-speakers-to-define-the-future-of-finance/feed/ 0 Tottenham Is Not A Big Club – Ange Postecoglou https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-is-not-a-big-club-ange-postecoglou/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-is-not-a-big-club-ange-postecoglou/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477470 Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has said that Spurs are not a big club. He recently had his say while reflecting on his time in North London, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was always fighting a losing cause at Tottenham, with his hands often being tied in the transfer market, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-is-not-a-big-club-ange-postecoglou/feed/ 0 8 Adorable Sanrio characters x Rody “Lucky Plush Daruma Dolls” – Bounce into the New Year https://www.theinfostride.com/8-adorable-sanrio-characters-x-rody-lucky-plush-daruma-dolls-bounce-into-the-new-year/ https://www.theinfostride.com/8-adorable-sanrio-characters-x-rody-lucky-plush-daruma-dolls-bounce-into-the-new-year/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/8-adorable-sanrio-characters-x-rody-lucky-plush-daruma-dolls-bounce-into-the-new-year/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 February 2026 -The Year of the Horse is galloping in, and 7-Eleven is ready to celebrate with a festive surprise! Wishing everyone good fortune and peace for the year ahead, 7-Eleven has teamed up with six super-popular Sanrio characters – Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/8-adorable-sanrio-characters-x-rody-lucky-plush-daruma-dolls-bounce-into-the-new-year/feed/ 0 PDP Denies Asking Members to Contribute N10,000 for Party Funding https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-asking-members-to-contribute-n10000-for-party-funding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-asking-members-to-contribute-n10000-for-party-funding/#respond Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475638 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that it directed its members to contribute N10,000 each to fund party activities, describing the claim as false and misleading. The party made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong. The PDP faulted a publication by The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-asking-members-to-contribute-n10000-for-party-funding/feed/ 0 Federal Government’s Electronic Transfer Levy Revenue Hits N360 Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electronic-transfer-levy-revenue-hits-n360-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electronic-transfer-levy-revenue-hits-n360-billion/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:44:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473069 The Federal Government has recorded a sharp increase in revenue from the electronic transfer levy, with collections reportedly doubling to N360 billion, highlighting the growing impact of digital financial transactions on government revenue. The surge, according to officials, is largely driven by increased adoption of digital payment platforms, mobile banking, and electronic money transfers across [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-governments-electronic-transfer-levy-revenue-hits-n360-billion/feed/ 0 Government Rules Out Bank Account Intrusion in Tax Reforms https://www.theinfostride.com/government-rules-out-bank-account-intrusion-in-tax-reforms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/government-rules-out-bank-account-intrusion-in-tax-reforms/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:19:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473059 The Federal Government has clarified that ongoing tax reforms will not involve unauthorized access to citizens’ bank accounts, reassuring Nigerians about privacy and financial security amid rising concerns over digital tax collection measures. Officials emphasized that the reforms are focused on improving tax administration, broadening the tax base, and enhancing compliance through transparent and accountable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/government-rules-out-bank-account-intrusion-in-tax-reforms/feed/ 0 I’m Not Against Returning To The EPL – Pochettino https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-against-returning-to-the-epl-pochettino/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-against-returning-to-the-epl-pochettino/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:05:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473001 USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted to harbouring a desire to make a Premier League return. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he still believes he can impress in the English top flight, even as he prepares to lead the United States men’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-against-returning-to-the-epl-pochettino/feed/ 0 FG, States and Local Governments Share N2.09 Trillion October Allocation https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-states-and-local-governments-share-n2-09-trillion-october-allocation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-states-and-local-governments-share-n2-09-trillion-october-allocation/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:58:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471964 The Federation Account Allocation Committee has released a total of N2.09 trillion to the federal government, the 36 states and the 774 local government councils as revenue for October, marking another significant injection into the Nigerian economy amid ongoing fiscal pressures. The disbursement reflects the continued rise in gross federally collected revenue, although officials confirmed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-states-and-local-governments-share-n2-09-trillion-october-allocation/feed/ 0 15% Tariff: Nigerians to Pay ₦1tn Extra for Petrol Annually https://www.theinfostride.com/15-tariff-nigerians-to-pay-%e2%82%a61tn-extra-for-petrol-annually/ https://www.theinfostride.com/15-tariff-nigerians-to-pay-%e2%82%a61tn-extra-for-petrol-annually/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:20:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470872 Nigerians may spend an additional ₦1 trillion yearly on petrol consumption following the Federal Government’s decision to introduce a 15 percent import tariff on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), according to industry stakeholders and economists who warn that the new policy could heighten inflationary pressures and worsen the cost of living. The tariff, announced as part [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/15-tariff-nigerians-to-pay-%e2%82%a61tn-extra-for-petrol-annually/feed/ 0 Fresh $1bn Travel Tax Scheme Sparks Public Outcry https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:57:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470779 A new travel tax initiative introduced by the Federal Government, estimated to generate $1 billion annually, has triggered widespread protests from aviation stakeholders, travel agencies, and frequent flyers who argue that the move could further burden travelers and weaken Nigeria’s already fragile aviation industry. The controversial policy, unveiled jointly by the Federal Inland Revenue Service [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/feed/ 0 LCCI Urges Expanded 4% FOB Levy Exemptions to Boost Agricultural Exports https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-expanded-4-fob-levy-exemptions-to-boost-agricultural-exports/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-expanded-4-fob-levy-exemptions-to-boost-agricultural-exports/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:42:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469919 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to broaden the scope of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy exemptions to cover a wider range of agricultural products and exporters. The Chamber said such an expansion would not only enhance the competitiveness of Nigeria’s agricultural sector in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-urges-expanded-4-fob-levy-exemptions-to-boost-agricultural-exports/feed/ 0 FAAC distributed N2.103 trillion to the Federal, State, and Local Governments for their September allocations https://www.theinfostride.com/faac-distributed-n2-103-trillion-to-the-federal-state-and-local-governments-for-their-september-allocations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/faac-distributed-n2-103-trillion-to-the-federal-state-and-local-governments-for-their-september-allocations/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:51:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469335 The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ₦2.103 trillion to the federal, state, and local governments as revenue allocation for September 2025, marking one of the highest monthly disbursements in recent years. The surge in allocation reflects improved revenue generation from the oil and non-oil sectors, as well as enhanced remittances [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/faac-distributed-n2-103-trillion-to-the-federal-state-and-local-governments-for-their-september-allocations/feed/ 0 NLC Calls for Taxation of Tech Giants to Fund Worker Retraining https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-calls-for-taxation-of-tech-giants-to-fund-worker-retraining/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-calls-for-taxation-of-tech-giants-to-fund-worker-retraining/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:25:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468845 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to introduce a special tax on major technology companies operating in the country, with the proceeds directed toward retraining and upskilling Nigerian workers whose jobs are increasingly threatened by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, NLC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-calls-for-taxation-of-tech-giants-to-fund-worker-retraining/feed/ 0 Customs, Manufacturers Agree New Framework for 4% FOB Charge with Key Exemptions https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-manufacturers-agree-new-framework-for-4-fob-charge-with-key-exemptions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-manufacturers-agree-new-framework-for-4-fob-charge-with-key-exemptions/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:44:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468391 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have reached a compromise on how the 4% Free-On-Board (FOB) charge on imports will be implemented, following stakeholder consultations. Under the new framework, various categories of imports will be exempted—particularly raw materials, machinery, spare parts, healthcare goods, and inputs for government projects—while efforts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-manufacturers-agree-new-framework-for-4-fob-charge-with-key-exemptions/feed/ 0 Airline Operators Praise Suspension of 4% Import Levy, Cite Relief for Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-operators-praise-suspension-of-4-import-levy-cite-relief-for-industry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-operators-praise-suspension-of-4-import-levy-cite-relief-for-industry/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:45:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466752 Airline operators in Nigeria have applauded the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the 4 percent Free-on-Board (FOB) import levy, saying the move offers much-needed relief for the aviation sector and the wider economy. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) described the suspension as a bold and thoughtful intervention that will protect the industry against a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-operators-praise-suspension-of-4-import-levy-cite-relief-for-industry/feed/ 0 MAN Applauds Federal Government for Suspending 4% FOB Levy by Customs https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:38:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466750 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy earlier imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service, describing the move as a welcome relief for industries battling with rising production costs. The suspension, announced earlier this week, has been praised by stakeholders across [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-applauds-federal-government-for-suspending-4-fob-levy-by-customs/feed/ 0 UBA Commits $150m to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-commits-150m-to-kenyas-roads-levy-securitisation-programme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-commits-150m-to-kenyas-roads-levy-securitisation-programme/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:23:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466688 United Bank for Africa (UBA) has pledged $150 million to support Kenya’s Roads Annuity and Levy Securitisation Programme, a strategic infrastructure initiative aimed at accelerating road development and improving connectivity across the country. The commitment was announced as part of UBA’s broader push to strengthen its footprint in East Africa and reinforce its role in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uba-commits-150m-to-kenyas-roads-levy-securitisation-programme/feed/ 0 FG Suspends 4% FOB Import Duty After Industry Pushback https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-suspends-4-fob-import-duty-after-industry-pushback/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-suspends-4-fob-import-duty-after-industry-pushback/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:52:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466678 The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the controversial 4 percent Free-on-Board (FOB) import duty levy earlier imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service on imported goods. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Finance, came after weeks of outcry from importers, trade associations, and business stakeholders who argued that the charge would worsen inflation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-suspends-4-fob-import-duty-after-industry-pushback/feed/ 0 PAObank and China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Launch Strategic Partnership, Bringing Integrated Banking and Insurance Solutions, Shaping a Digital Bank with Insurance DNA https://www.theinfostride.com/paobank-and-china-ping-an-insurance-hong-kong-launch-strategic-partnership-bringing-integrated-banking-and-insurance-solutions-shaping-a-digital-bank-with-insurance-dna/ https://www.theinfostride.com/paobank-and-china-ping-an-insurance-hong-kong-launch-strategic-partnership-bringing-integrated-banking-and-insurance-solutions-shaping-a-digital-bank-with-insurance-dna/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:40:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/paobank-and-china-ping-an-insurance-hong-kong-launch-strategic-partnership-bringing-integrated-banking-and-insurance-solutions-shaping-a-digital-bank-with-insurance-dna/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”), a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An”; SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318), leverages its unique competitive edge by integrating insurance into its banking services. To mark its 5th anniversary, PAObank is proud to announce [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/paobank-and-china-ping-an-insurance-hong-kong-launch-strategic-partnership-bringing-integrated-banking-and-insurance-solutions-shaping-a-digital-bank-with-insurance-dna/feed/ 0 Federal Government Drops 5% Telecom Levy, Subscribers Welcome Relief https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:23:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466494 The Federal Government has officially scrapped the planned 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services, offering much-needed relief to millions of phone and internet users across Nigeria. The decision, which follows months of consultations and pushback from industry stakeholders, has been widely welcomed by consumers, service providers, and advocacy groups who feared that the tax [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/feed/ 0 Finance Minister Clarifies: No Plans for 5% Fuel Surcharge in 2026 https://www.theinfostride.com/finance-minister-clarifies-no-plans-for-5-fuel-surcharge-in-2026/ https://www.theinfostride.com/finance-minister-clarifies-no-plans-for-5-fuel-surcharge-in-2026/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:05:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466386 Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has dispelled fears that the Federal Government plans to introduce a 5 percent fuel surcharge in 2026, insisting that no such policy is under consideration. The clarification comes amid public anxiety following reports that a new petroleum product levy could be implemented as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/finance-minister-clarifies-no-plans-for-5-fuel-surcharge-in-2026/feed/ 0 TUC Warns of Nationwide Strike Over Proposed 5% Levy on Petroleum Products https://www.theinfostride.com/tuc-warns-of-nationwide-strike-over-proposed-5-levy-on-petroleum-products/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tuc-warns-of-nationwide-strike-over-proposed-5-levy-on-petroleum-products/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:33:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466265 The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, threatening a nationwide strike if the proposed 5 percent tax on petroleum products is implemented. The labour body insists that the plan is ill-timed, insensitive to the current economic hardships, and capable of worsening the cost-of-living crisis already faced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tuc-warns-of-nationwide-strike-over-proposed-5-levy-on-petroleum-products/feed/ 0 ADC Urges Tinubu to Tackle Insecurity in Zamfara, Rules Out Call for Resignation https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-insecurity-in-zamfara-rules-out-call-for-resignation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-insecurity-in-zamfara-rules-out-call-for-resignation/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464482 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that it is not calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation despite the escalating insecurity in Zamfara State. Instead, the party urged the President to fulfil his constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property in Zamfara and across the country. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the call [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-insecurity-in-zamfara-rules-out-call-for-resignation/feed/ 0 MUFC Should’ve Paid N120M For Kane – Ron Atkinson https://www.theinfostride.com/mufc-shouldve-paid-n120m-for-kane-ron-atkinson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mufc-shouldve-paid-n120m-for-kane-ron-atkinson/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:10:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463943 Manchester United have been told they made a £120m ($159m) mistake when they failed to buy Harry Kane. Former manager Ron Atkinson revealed that MUFC currently need a striker to make up for its past errors. Speaking during an interview with the press, he shared that Manchester United should have done everything possible to sign [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mufc-shouldve-paid-n120m-for-kane-ron-atkinson/feed/ 0 Customs Moves to Streamline Import Charges Across Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:21:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462646 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a new initiative aimed at streamlining import charges, in what officials describe as a crucial step toward improving efficiency, reducing business costs, and enhancing transparency in the country’s import and export system. The move comes in response to sustained concerns from key stakeholders in the private sector, including [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-moves-to-streamline-import-charges-across-nigeria/feed/ 0 Anambra ADC Candidate John Nwosu Pays N50m Campaign Levy, Faults Policy https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-adc-candidate-john-nwosu-pays-n50m-campaign-levy-faults-policy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-adc-candidate-john-nwosu-pays-n50m-campaign-levy-faults-policy/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460711 The governorship candidate of the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) for the upcoming Anambra State election, Mr. John Nwosu, has confirmed payment of the mandatory N50 million campaign levy imposed by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA). In a statement issued on Thursday, Nwosu disclosed that he had fully complied with the state’s requirement [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/anambra-adc-candidate-john-nwosu-pays-n50m-campaign-levy-faults-policy/feed/ 0 Be Generals in War against Corruption, Olukoyede Charges Corps Members https://www.theinfostride.com/be-generals-in-war-against-corruption-olukoyede-charges-corps-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/be-generals-in-war-against-corruption-olukoyede-charges-corps-members/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:19:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460492 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged youths in the country to be foot soldiers, brigade commanders and generals of the anti-corruption fight and not convicts of internet fraud. He gave the charge on Tuesday June 24, 2025, while addressing corps members of Batch A Stream II in their orientation camps [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/be-generals-in-war-against-corruption-olukoyede-charges-corps-members/feed/ 0 KGI: 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook https://www.theinfostride.com/kgi-2025-mid-year-market-outlook/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kgi-2025-mid-year-market-outlook/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:15:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/kgi-2025-mid-year-market-outlook/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 June 2025 – Today, KGI has released its 2025 Mid-Year Market Outlook. (From left) James Chu, Chairman at KGI Securities Investment Advisory; James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management at KGI; Cusson Leung, Chief Investment Officer at KGI Looking back over the first half of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kgi-2025-mid-year-market-outlook/feed/ 0 Sacking Ange Postecoglou Was The Right Decision For Tottenham – Daniel Levy https://www.theinfostride.com/sacking-ange-postecoglou-was-the-right-decision-for-tottenham-daniel-levy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sacking-ange-postecoglou-was-the-right-decision-for-tottenham-daniel-levy/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459914 Tottenham owner Daniel Levy has come out to say that sacking Ange Postecoglou was not a personal decision. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the decision to let the Australian manager go was a collective one, and while it was very difficult to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sacking-ange-postecoglou-was-the-right-decision-for-tottenham-daniel-levy/feed/ 0 Global Industrial Property Enters New Phase as Supply Chains Shift and Landlords Expected to Gain Ground https://www.theinfostride.com/global-industrial-property-enters-new-phase-as-supply-chains-shift-and-landlords-expected-to-gain-ground/ https://www.theinfostride.com/global-industrial-property-enters-new-phase-as-supply-chains-shift-and-landlords-expected-to-gain-ground/#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:15:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/global-industrial-property-enters-new-phase-as-supply-chains-shift-and-landlords-expected-to-gain-ground/ The Logistics Real Estate Market on the Chinese Mainland Shows Signs of Stabilization Amid Ongoing Consumer and Industrial Demand HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has published its inaugural global logistics and industrial outlook, ‘Waypoint 2025‘, which highlights a significant shift in the sector [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/global-industrial-property-enters-new-phase-as-supply-chains-shift-and-landlords-expected-to-gain-ground/feed/ 0 7-Eleven Unveils 8 New Snoopy “Black to Basic Carry Collection” Items in Bold New Launch https://www.theinfostride.com/7-eleven-unveils-8-new-snoopy-black-to-basic-carry-collection-items-in-bold-new-launch/ https://www.theinfostride.com/7-eleven-unveils-8-new-snoopy-black-to-basic-carry-collection-items-in-bold-new-launch/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/7-eleven-unveils-8-new-snoopy-black-to-basic-carry-collection-items-in-bold-new-launch/ Plus: 7-Eleven Pre-order Exclusive – Limited First-Batch Release of the 1M Jumbo All Black Snoopy Plush And Stylish Snoopy Collectibles to Redefine Urban Cool HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2025 – 7-Eleven is teaming up with actress Chung Suet Ying to launch the brand-new Snoopy “Black to Basic Carry Collection” [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/7-eleven-unveils-8-new-snoopy-black-to-basic-carry-collection-items-in-bold-new-launch/feed/ 0 Chubb Life Launches “Health Up” Insurance Plan to Foster a Wellness Lifestyle for the Tech-savvy Generation https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 10:45:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 May 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of Health Up Insurance Plan (Health Up), a digital insurance plan aimed at promoting and facilitating well-being practices for individuals wishing to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Belinda Au(middle), Mercedes Ho (Right), with Health Up Partners [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/feed/ 0 Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches “Health Up” Insurance Plan to Foster a Wellness Lifestyle for the Tech-savvy Generation https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-hong-kong-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-hong-kong-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 13:10:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-hong-kong-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong today announced the launch of Health Up Insurance Plan (Health Up), a digital insurance plan aimed at promoting and facilitating well-being practices for individuals wishing to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Belinda Au(middle), Mercedes Ho (Right), with Health Up Partners [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chubb-life-hong-kong-launches-health-up-insurance-plan-to-foster-a-wellness-lifestyle-for-the-tech-savvy-generation/feed/ 0 Spurs Should’ve Improved Pochettino’s Team After UCL Final Defeat – Teddy Sheringham https://www.theinfostride.com/spurs-shouldve-improved-pochettinos-team-after-ucl-final-defeat-teddy-sheringham/ https://www.theinfostride.com/spurs-shouldve-improved-pochettinos-team-after-ucl-final-defeat-teddy-sheringham/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:30:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408893 Ex-Tottenham striker, Teddy Sheringham has cme out to say that club chairman, Daniel Levy was wrong to sack Mauricio Pochettino many years ago. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he still doesn’t know why Pochettino was fired in the first place because he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/spurs-shouldve-improved-pochettinos-team-after-ucl-final-defeat-teddy-sheringham/feed/ 0 Hong Kong Residential Market Post-Budget Sentiment Strengthens as Smaller-Sized Unit Transactions Pick Up https://www.theinfostride.com/hong-kong-residential-market-post-budget-sentiment-strengthens-as-smaller-sized-unit-transactions-pick-up/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hong-kong-residential-market-post-budget-sentiment-strengthens-as-smaller-sized-unit-transactions-pick-up/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:10:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/hong-kong-residential-market-post-budget-sentiment-strengthens-as-smaller-sized-unit-transactions-pick-up/ Grade A office rents remained under pressure in Q1, while a tourist inflow recovery is yet to boost retail market confidence Smaller-sized residential units have been more sought-after following the relaxation of the maximum property value chargeable at a HK$100 stamp duty level as announced in the latest government budget speech, supporting first-hand residential sales. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hong-kong-residential-market-post-budget-sentiment-strengthens-as-smaller-sized-unit-transactions-pick-up/feed/ 0 Canada Is Not A Real Country – Elon Musk https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-is-not-a-real-country-elon-musk/ https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-is-not-a-real-country-elon-musk/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 09:20:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404277 More than 250,000 Canadian residents have signed a parliamentary petition urging Canada to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship and passport. This is coming amid Musk’s relationship with US President, Donald Trump, who plans to levy a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports next month. According to the petition, Musk has used his wealth and power to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/canada-is-not-a-real-country-elon-musk/feed/ 0 Collect FunStamps in 7-Eleven’s New App to Redeem “Furry Pretty Sets” for a Warm Winter https://www.theinfostride.com/collect-funstamps-in-7-elevens-new-app-to-redeem-furry-pretty-sets-for-a-warm-winter/ https://www.theinfostride.com/collect-funstamps-in-7-elevens-new-app-to-redeem-furry-pretty-sets-for-a-warm-winter/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/collect-funstamps-in-7-elevens-new-app-to-redeem-furry-pretty-sets-for-a-warm-winter/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2024 – Following the overwhelming response to 7-Eleven’s recent collection of Pixar-themed “Furry Friend Sets,” we’re thrilled to introduce four new additions inspired by the hit movie Inside Out 2! Introducing the “Furry Pretty Sets” featuring popular emotions like Sadness, plus new characters Envy, Anxiety, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/collect-funstamps-in-7-elevens-new-app-to-redeem-furry-pretty-sets-for-a-warm-winter/feed/ 0 Beloved Disney ∙ Pixar Characters Come to Life as 10 FURRY NICE Collectible Furry Friend Sets at 7-Eleven https://www.theinfostride.com/beloved-disney-%e2%88%99-pixar-characters-come-to-life-as-10-furry-nice-collectible-furry-friend-sets-at-7-eleven/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beloved-disney-%e2%88%99-pixar-characters-come-to-life-as-10-furry-nice-collectible-furry-friend-sets-at-7-eleven/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:20:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/beloved-disney-%e2%88%99-pixar-characters-come-to-life-as-10-furry-nice-collectible-furry-friend-sets-at-7-eleven/ HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 November 2024 – Christmas is just around the corner and 7-Eleven is inviting all of your favourite Pixar pals to celebrate with you! 10 beloved characters – including Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Mike, Sulley, Buzz Lightyear, Lotso, Alien and Woody – are here to spread cheer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beloved-disney-%e2%88%99-pixar-characters-come-to-life-as-10-furry-nice-collectible-furry-friend-sets-at-7-eleven/feed/ 0 Coalition of Arewa Groups Endorses President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-of-arewa-groups-endorses-president-tinubus-tax-reform-bill/ https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-of-arewa-groups-endorses-president-tinubus-tax-reform-bill/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393882 The Coalition of Arewa Groups, representing 300 organizations across 19 northern states, has announced its support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. These bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, which would replace the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) with the Nigeria Revenue Service [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-of-arewa-groups-endorses-president-tinubus-tax-reform-bill/feed/ 0 Consumers Rally Against 28% Hike in Electricity Meter Prices by Discos https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-rally-against-28-hike-in-electricity-meter-prices-by-discos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-rally-against-28-hike-in-electricity-meter-prices-by-discos/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:25:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393305 In response to a recent 28% increase in the cost of prepaid electricity meters announced by Distribution Companies (Discos), consumers across Nigeria are expressing frustration and discontent, urging the government and regulatory authorities to intervene. This price hike has sparked widespread disapproval, as consumers argue that it will further exacerbate the already significant challenges of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/consumers-rally-against-28-hike-in-electricity-meter-prices-by-discos/feed/ 0 25% of development levy for student loan – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/25-of-development-levy-for-student-loan-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/25-of-development-levy-for-student-loan-fg/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:44:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391245 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 25% of the revenue generated from the development levy will be allocated to fund student loans. This initiative aims to improve access to education and alleviate the financial burdens faced by students in pursuing higher education. By channeling a portion of the development levy towards student loans, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/25-of-development-levy-for-student-loan-fg/feed/ 0 New Zealand to increase international visitor levy by almost 200% https://www.theinfostride.com/new-zealand-to-increase-international-visitor-levy-by-almost-200/ https://www.theinfostride.com/new-zealand-to-increase-international-visitor-levy-by-almost-200/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:41:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388632 New Zealand will increase its international visitor levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1st, 2024. The increase is supposed to fund conservation efforts and support tourism. Though the tourism sector has concerns about its effect on visitor numbers. This decision, as reported by TravelBiz, was announced by the government, informing that the levy will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/new-zealand-to-increase-international-visitor-levy-by-almost-200/feed/ 0 Proposed 5% levy on companies for community project might lead to exits – Afrexim Bank https://www.theinfostride.com/proposed-5-levy-on-companies-for-community-project-might-lead-to-exits-afrexim-bank/ https://www.theinfostride.com/proposed-5-levy-on-companies-for-community-project-might-lead-to-exits-afrexim-bank/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:10:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385452 A new report by Afrexim Bank states that the proposed 5% tax on companies earning over N100 million for community development projects will result in the exits of multinationals from the country. The report titled, “Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment” noted that the proposal is coming despite opposition from members of the private sector. It [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/proposed-5-levy-on-companies-for-community-project-might-lead-to-exits-afrexim-bank/feed/ 0 Senate passes Finance Act amendment bill, increases banks windfall levy to 70% https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-finance-act-amendment-bill-increases-banks-windfall-levy-to-70/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-passes-finance-act-amendment-bill-increases-banks-windfall-levy-to-70/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:45:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384727 The Nigerian senate yesterday passed the amendment bill of the 2023 Finance Act and increased the windfall levy on banks’ foreign exchange revaluation gains from 50% as proposed by the President to 70%.  The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa read the report of the Committee on Finance before it was [...]

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