How does the new tax law affect you? Here are five key things to know

Full Text On June 26, 2025, Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president, signed into law a series of tax reform bills that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The move comes amid growing debate about Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability and the need to reduce dependence on oil revenues. The new framework represents one of the most ambitious … 

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Présidentielle du 25 octobre en Côte D’ivoire : les candidats en lice

Dans quelques jours, les électeurs ivoiriens se rendront aux urnes pour désigner leur prochain Président de la République. Après la réception de 60 dossiers de candidature par la Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI), le Conseil constitutionnel a rendu publique, le 8 septembre 2025, la liste définitive des candidats retenus. Les cinq candidats autorisés à participer à … 

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Misleading! Freetown International Airport not best in Africa

Claim: A viral Facebook post by Born 2 Blog claims that the new Freetown International Airport is currently the best in Africa. Verdict: Misleading. According to the latest Skytrax Airport Awards, Cape Town International Airport in South Africa is the best airport in Africa. Full Text A post shared widely on Facebook by Born 2 … 

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Drifting in Gambia and a police crackdown on drifters

Drifting, a global motorsport that involves spinning a fast-moving car to twist and turn, was quickly gaining traction in The Gambia until police initiated a crackdown in response to public concerns about safety.  The sport, primarily engaged in by teenage drivers in the country who call themselves “Outlawz”, faced increasing hostility in recent years, prompting … 

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Bidiyon bera a ɗakin yaɗa labaran Al Jazeera ba na gaske ba ne, fasahar AI ta ƙirƙire shi

Da’awa: Bidiyon da ake yadawa a kafafen sada zumunta ya nuna cewa wani bera ya katse wata mai gabatar da labarai ta tashar Al Jazeera yayin da take gabatarwa Hukunci: Ƙarya ce. An haɗa bidiyon ne ta hanyar amfani da fasahar ƙirƙirarriyar basira, AI. Babu wata shaida ko tabbacin wannan lamari ya faru a cikin … 

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Sahara Reporters’ claim Wike boycotted Council of State meeting, false

Claim: SaharaReporters asserted that Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, boycotted the Council of State meeting over INEC’s chairmanship. Verdict: False! Available evidence shows that ministers in Nigeria are not members of the Council. Also, no credible source reported Wike’s attendance at the meeting.  Full Text Recently, President Bola Tinubu nominated Joash Amupitan as the Independent … 

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Non, le budget de la Primature du Sénégal n’a pas baissé de 21,3 millions d’euros en 2025

FAIT : Une rumeur sur une supposée baisse du budget de la Primature (cabinet du Premier ministre du Sénégal), largement partagée à la fin de l’année 2024, refait surface. Des informations font état d’une baisse du budget qui serait passé de 25 à 11 milliards de francs CFA (de 38 à 16,7 millions d’euros). Selon … 

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Présidentielle du 25 octobre 2025 en Côte d’Ivoire : les grandes étapes du processus

Plus que quelques jours avant l’élection présidentielle du 25 octobre 2025 en Côte d’Ivoire. L’organisation du scrutin repose sur un cadre juridique solide et des institutions garantes de la transparence et de la crédibilité du vote. La conduite du processus électoral repose principalement sur deux institutions clés:  la Commission Électorale Indépendante (CEI) chargée de l’organisation … 

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Shin Da gaske ne wai ilimin boko kyauta ne a makarantu mallakar gwamnati a Najeriya? 

Da’awa: Wani mai amfani da shafin X @TemidayoOniosun, kwananan nan ya yi  da’awar cewa makarantun firamare, sakandare da jami’a duk kyauta ne idan dai na gwamnati ne. Hukunci: Yaudara ce! Yayin da makarantun firamare, sakandare da ma wasu jami’o’in da ke karkashin gwamnati ba su bukatar kudin makaranta, akwai wadansu kudaden da tilas ne kowani … 

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La reconnaissance des langues nationales comme langues officielles ne réduit pas l’analphabétisme en Guinée 

FAIT : Le président du Conseil national de la transition (CNT), Dansa Kourouma, a déclaré, le 21 septembre 2025, à la presse : ‘’L’analphabète, maintenant, ce n’est pas celui qui ne sait pas parler français. (…..) Ça veut dire que le taux d’analphabétisme devient zéro en Guinée, selon la nouvelle constitution. Vous venez au tribunal, … 

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Business & Economy

Experts Lament Short Life Span of Nigerian Airlines as Arik Air Heads Towards Extinction
The Decline of Billionaire Rankings…
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TTP Seeks Regulatory Approval to Deploy N200M Port Traffic Digitisation Solution 
How Caverton is Electrifying Nigeria’s Inland Waterways   
Addressing Growth Challenges of Nigerian Airlines
CSCS: T+2 Settlement Cycle Go-live in Nigerian Capital Market 
FAAN Unveils Plans to Make Nigeria Cargo Hub for W’Africa
Najomo: Nigeria Rewriting Its Aeropolitical Imbalance Story
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Kosofe CCI Strengthens Economic, Security Dialogue with Nigeria Police
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Nigerian equities market gains N111.08 billion driven by MTNN, Banking, Insurance sectors
NESREA shuts down Abuja quarry after flying rocks injure students 
Nigeria ranks 4th in nationality of non-EU+ migrants in the UK 
Former President Jonathan safe, departs Guinea-Bissau following military coup—FG 
NAICOM: 18 insurance companies now ready for capital verification 
Governor Bala Mohammed presents N878 billion 2026 budget to Bauchi Assembly
Senator Olamilekan Adeola blames International Conspiracy for insecurity in Nigeria
World Bank urges FG to cut import tariffs to curb inflation 
NRC to reactivate Osogbo-Dagbolu-Erunmu, Idogo rail lines for freight 
UK net migration drops nearly 80% in 2 years 
Sheriff Deputies Limited celebrates 25 years of security leadership and announces historic ‘Secure Nigeria’ Initiative 
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Edo Govt denies revocation of Presco Plc Land Rights, says only 20-hectare excision considered 
Bayelsa govt newly acquired aircraft makes inaugural flight
Falcon Corporation welcomes strategic investment from Energy& LLP to accelerate growth across Nigeria’s gas value chain   
STL Trustees named Lead Trustee as Lagos State breaks record with N230bn Sub-National Bond, pioneers N14.8bn Green Bond