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The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has distanced itself from any planned protest over the recently announced N32,000 pension increment for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The union …

Nigeria and several other countries in West and North Africa lost about $407 billion between 2001 and 2010 due to trade mispricing, mostly caused by commercial tax avoidance by multinational …

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on delays in ambassadorial appointments, describing the party’s statement as “false,” “insulting,” …

The House of Representatives has accused the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) of failing in its regulatory role, saying the lapse allowed widespread financial infractions by 25 insurance firms operating in …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the full implementation of the digital trade facilitation platform by the first quarter of 2026. …

The Zambia Police Service has arrested the Managing Director of a private firm, Mr. Abel Ng’andu, over allegations that he stole company money and used it for personal purposes. Mr. …

More Nigerian states have joined Enugu State in announcing plans to reduce electricity tariffs within their territories following the new order issued by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) that …

Mali’s transitional government has taken a major step in reshaping its national peace efforts with the presentation of a draft National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation. The document, which is …

The Coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos State, Hon. Sam Ejike, has led members of the movement in celebrating the 64th birthday of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate …

Labour Party (LP) in Edo State has chosen Hon Paul Okojie as its candidate for the forthcoming by-election to fill the vacant Edo Central Senatorial District seat in the National …