A new tax book offering comprehensive and valuable insight about the Nigeria Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) has been unveiled by the immediate-past chairman of the TAX Appeal Tribunal Lagos Zone Panel 1, Mr. Olanrewaju Moshood Lassise-Phillips. The book titled “Nigeria’s Tax Appeal Succinctly Explained”, according to the the experienced tax luminary, was originally…
Award-winning financial broker, business coach, and public speaker, Adeola Abiodun, remains steadfast in his mission to ensure a secure financial future for generations to come. As a national executive director at Experior Financial Group, Abiodun’s influence stretches across Canada, where he is recognized not only for his professional accomplishments but also for his…
Mining Marshals deployed to stamp out illegal activities in mining sites nationwide, have claimed that they were stopped by security forces from arresting some Chinese nationals engaging in the illegal exploitation of lithium in Libata, Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident which occurred last Friday pitched the mining marshals against…
With the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Bank of Industry (BOI), and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) commitment to the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code (We-Fi Code) the stage is set to close the N294 billion funding gap affecting Women-Led businesses in the country. To this end, stakeholders eagerly awaiting positive feedback…
•Resort to prayers not solution to Nigeria’s economic woes — MBF •Prayer alone ‘ll not solve our economic woes —Archbishop Opoko Last week, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu led a National Prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja where Muslims gathered for seven days…
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has dismissed claims that he’s gay. The controversy began after a blog post accused several Nigerian celebrities, such as actors and reality stars, of being gay. The list, which included the names of several high-profile figures in the country, sparked a strong backlash from netizens. In an with interview with a…
Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), former Chief of Army Staff, has paid tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. General Buratai said, “General Lagbaja was a true embodiment of discipline and dedication, l truly praise his remarkable life and legacy.” General Buratai said General…
Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi has revealed that his children do criticise him when they watch him play. Messi is the most decorated football player in the world. https://platformtimes.com.ng/my-children-criticise-me-messi/ The Argentina captain has won over 46 trophies in his glistering career so far. The 37-year-old has also won eight Ballon d’Or awards….
Another FIFA window is here and various national teams are back in the trenches for international engagements. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be equally busy with ties against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda in Abidjan and Uyo respectively. Interim Manager Austin Eguavoen has already announced his squad, which, as usual, is…
The three players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo de Lima, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema voted for in the 2024 Kopa Trophy have been revealed. Recall that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal recently won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world. https://azscore.com/news/football/2042249-ballon-d-or-2024-voting-insights-from-messi-ronaldo-modric-and-benzema-in-kopa-trophy The Spain international won the prize ahead of Real Madrid’s Arda Güler…
Famous music executive, Banky W has said that Wizkid started his career as a studio rat. Banky W stated this while reflecting on Wizkid’s early struggles before fame. In a viral video on social media, Banky W, who was pivotal in launching Wizkid’s career through his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, disclosed…
The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently prepare for even worse in the future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday. Global efforts to adapt to climate change — from building defensive sea walls to planting drought-resistant crops — have not kept pace…
… 5.4 Million Children, 800,000 Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women at Risk of Malnutrition As food scarcity intensifies in Nigeria, the recently released CadMyndicates that 133.5 million Nigerians could be affected by a hunger crisis in 2025. According to a statement issued Thursday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the report,…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed its Director General of National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga after over 400 sex tapes involving him and wives of prominent men in the country surfaced online. Newsmen recalls that Baltasar was featured in a series of tapes making the rounds online having romantic…
The national grid again, suffered a partial disturbance on Thursday leading to blackout in some parts of the country. The partial disturbance is the second within one week. The grid had partially collapsed on Tuesday https://www.channelstv.com/2024/11/07/breaking-national-grid-collapses-for-second-time-in-three-days/ Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said in a statement on its X handle that the company…
Iran on Thursday called Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election an opportunity for the United States to reassess past “wrong policies”. Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, had pursued a “maximum pressure” strategy on Iran…
The Canadian federal government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business operations following a national security review. However, Canadians will still be able to use the app as the government stops the company from conducting business within the country. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the…
The Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, is just 24 electoral votes away from securing a second term as President of the United States. As of the latest results, Trump has amassed 246 electoral college votes, while his Democratic Party challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, trails behind with 210 electoral college votes. With a…
Amid the ongoing election in the United States of America, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said God has stopped the witch and granted former President Donald Trump victory. Fani-Kayode said there is nothing ‘they’ did not do to stop Trump, including trying to jail and kill him but the Lord was with…
Viva Detergent, the leading home cleaning brand under Aspira Nigeria Limited, has announced an exciting new partnership with celebrated African fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, known as Veekee James. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both brands, aligning Viva’s commitment to quality cleaning with Veekee’s renowned craftsmanship in fashion. Veekee James is…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund, has taken a historic step in addressing Nigeria’s ongoing power crisis by launching a ground-breaking solar energy project. Indequate power supply has plagued Nigeria for decades, with some 86 million people living without…
The Lagos State Government has effectively carried out a thorough statewide assessment on fossil fuel generator sets (gensets), marking a major step towards accomplishing Nigeria’s ambitious energy transition goals. https://www.seforall.org/publications/beyond-gensets-advancing-the-energy-transition-in-lagos-state The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is facilitating the study, which is funded by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and aims…
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), a cutting-edge technology positioned to close the gap between energy output and consumption, is being adopted by Nigeria as part of a major transition towards sustainable energy. As the nation battles an unstable electrical grid and growing fuel prices, BaaS is becoming a game-changer by offering homes and businesses dependable and reasonably…
The United States is experiencing one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in the nation’s history on Tuesday. The top contenders, Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, are battling neck to neck in battleground states, preliminary poll results have suggested. https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/presidential-election-day-latest-polls-vermont/76067138007/ Who is leading 2024 US…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has firmly stated it does not import adulterated fuel and is not responsible for the recent hike in fuel prices. Responding to demands for Group Chief Executive Officer Malam Mele Kyari’s resignation over rising fuel prices, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified on Tuesday…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sacked his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu and Gallant had clashed publicly over the course of the more than year-long war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip and in the Middle East. https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/05/israeli-pm-netanyahu-sacks-defense-minister/ Netanyahu said he fired Gallant due to trust issues and “gaps” between them in…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has warned of bomb threats at polling stations in multiple US states on Election Day. The FBI said none of the bomb threats were credible but many appeared to originate from Russia. The statement from the FBI is coming as authorities in the US state…
Spain is facing its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 confirmed dead and dozens still missing as rescue operations continue. Torrential rains in eastern Spain triggered flash floods that devastated the Valencia province, sweeping away buildings, bridges, and cars and leaving towns submerged. The catastrophic floods prompted Prime Minister Pedro…
An advocate of good governance, Chief Uba Michael, has called for more attention on girl-child education, saying it is one of the ways out of Nigeria’s problems. Michael said this at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation, held in Abuja. News reports that the…
The Nigerian government has announced a N2.8 billion support grant from Google to boost Artificial Intelligence talent development in the country. Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, made the announcement on Thursday at an unveiling event organized by the Nigerian Government and Google, in Abuja. The minister said…
Music executive and politician, Banky W and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have welcomed their second child. https://tribuneonlineng.com/banky-w-confirms-arrival-of-second-child/ Banky W announced the baby’s arrival in a video on his Instagram page. The video captured him cooking and helping around the house to support his wife. Captioning the video, he wrote, “Supporting…
