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Stakeholders seek SEZ regulators’ collaboration to boost exports
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have called for stronger collaboration between Free Zones Regulatory Authorities and key government agencies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline regulatory processes. According to a statement, participants at the recently held 3rd SEZs Annual Meeting in Lagos, urged regulatory bodies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, National Agency for
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have called for stronger collaboration between Free Zones Regulatory Authorities and key government agencies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline regulatory processes. According to a statement, participants at the recently held 3rd SEZs Annual Meeting in Lagos, urged regulatory bodies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, National Agency for
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LCCI urges gradual enforcement of FTZ tax provisions
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to implement the proposed tax reforms for Free Trade Zones in phases to allow businesses time to adjust. Director-General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, told The PUNCH that the proposed reforms, which have generated pushback from the private sector, do not reverse
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to implement the proposed tax reforms for Free Trade Zones in phases to allow businesses time to adjust. Director-General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, told The PUNCH that the proposed reforms, which have generated pushback from the private sector, do not reverse
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LED billboard owners struggling with high energy cost – OAAN
Operators of LED billboard advertising in Nigeria are feeling the pinch as soaring energy costs force them to limit ad exposures, reducing the number of brands using the digital platform. Disclosing this to The PUNCH in a phone interview, President of the Out-of-Home Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Sola Akinsiku, lamented the heavy financial burden placed
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Operators of LED billboard advertising in Nigeria are feeling the pinch as soaring energy costs force them to limit ad exposures, reducing the number of brands using the digital platform. Disclosing this to The PUNCH in a phone interview, President of the Out-of-Home Advertisers Association of Nigeria, Sola Akinsiku, lamented the heavy financial burden placed
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FG targets $100bn GDP boost from creative industries growth – Minister
The Federal Government has set a target of increasing Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $100 billion through strategic investments in the creative industries. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, emphasising the administration’s commitment to leveraging the sector’s vast potential.
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The Federal Government has set a target of increasing Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $100 billion through strategic investments in the creative industries. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, emphasising the administration’s commitment to leveraging the sector’s vast potential.
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Women demand more inclusive gaming policies
Women professionals in Africa’s gaming industry have called for more policies that promote female inclusion in leadership and player engagement. Speaking at the Africa Gaming Expo 2025 during a panel session titled ‘Rise of Women in Gaming: The Impact on Leadership and Player Growth in the African Market’, held in Lagos from February 25 to
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Women professionals in Africa’s gaming industry have called for more policies that promote female inclusion in leadership and player engagement. Speaking at the Africa Gaming Expo 2025 during a panel session titled ‘Rise of Women in Gaming: The Impact on Leadership and Player Growth in the African Market’, held in Lagos from February 25 to
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Lagos lecturer gets life jail for raping student
An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Kolawole Muyiwa, to life imprisonment for raping a student. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who handed down the jail term, held that the prosecution was able to prove the ingredients of defilement against the convict
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An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Kolawole Muyiwa, to life imprisonment for raping a student. Justice Rahman Oshodi, who handed down the jail term, held that the prosecution was able to prove the ingredients of defilement against the convict
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Experts discuss AI reliance at AlvinReport launch
The Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, alongside other experts in the tech industries, will discuss the growing over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence over human intelligence at the launch of the AlvinReport platform. This was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH by the editor of the AlvinReport,
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The Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, alongside other experts in the tech industries, will discuss the growing over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence over human intelligence at the launch of the AlvinReport platform. This was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH by the editor of the AlvinReport,
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UK received 108,138 asylum applications in 2024 – Report
Over 108,000 people applied for asylum in the United Kingdom last year, according to government figures released on Thursday. According to AFP, this marked the highest number of asylum requests in any 12-month period since records began in 2001. The total represented an 18 per cent increase compared to the 91,811 requests lodged in 2023.
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Over 108,000 people applied for asylum in the United Kingdom last year, according to government figures released on Thursday. According to AFP, this marked the highest number of asylum requests in any 12-month period since records began in 2001. The total represented an 18 per cent increase compared to the 91,811 requests lodged in 2023.
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LASIEC gears up for LG poll, inspects offices
The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), has embarked on the inspection of electoral offices in some local councils. Accompanied by other members of the commission, the chairman conducted a facilities assessment tour of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state as
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The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), has embarked on the inspection of electoral offices in some local councils. Accompanied by other members of the commission, the chairman conducted a facilities assessment tour of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state as
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AfDB, Standard Bank collaborate to support SMEs, boost trade
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises and expand trade across Africa. According to a statement, the agreement included a R3.6 bn investment in a social bond and a $200m Risk Participation Agreement for Standard Bank of
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The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises and expand trade across Africa. According to a statement, the agreement included a R3.6 bn investment in a social bond and a $200m Risk Participation Agreement for Standard Bank of
