Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to delivering affordable and dignified housing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of …
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FG launches E-fiscal platform to crack down on tax evasion
The Federal Government has started the rollout of a new national Electronic Fiscal System (EFS) aimed at modernising Nigeria’s tax administration, reducing tax evasion, and improving transparency in revenue collection. …
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Namibia Expands Youth Coding to Boost AI Skills
Namibia has rolled out Phase II of the Africa-Asia Youth Coding Initiative, a project aimed at introducing coding and artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s formal education system. The programme, …
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Train Coach Detaches in Motion, Causes Panic in Lagos
There was panic along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Thursday morning after a train coach detached while the train was in motion near the busy Ladipo area of Lagos. The incident …
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NDIC Pays ₦54.62bn to Heritage Bank Depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it has paid ₦54.62 billion to 691,418 depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. The Corporation also announced a liquidation dividend of …
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Umahi Dismisses Crack on Coastal Highway, Says N3tn Needed to Complete Road Projects
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has cleared the air on a crack that appeared on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying it is not a structural failure and should not …
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Zimbabwe’s Consumer Council Warns Against Speculative Pricing
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has urged the government to take firm action against the growing trend of speculative pricing, which is making life more difficult for ordinary citizens. …
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Zambia Extends IMF Loan to Lift Investor Confidence
The Zambian government has officially extended the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme by one more year. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the …
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Gauteng Receives 600,000 Grade 1 & 8 School Applications for 2026
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has announced that it has already received over 600,000 online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements in public schools for the 2026 …
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Ex-NRC Boss Seyi Sijuwade Says Internal Rail Accident Investigations Are Dangerous
Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Seyi Sijuwade, has raised serious concerns over the way rail accidents are investigated in Nigeria, saying the current system allows …