President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all local councils in Tanzania to increase efforts in collecting taxes and levies, stressing the urgent need for the country to grow financially independent …
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The Osun State Government has accused top officials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation of planning to divert statutory …
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Tinubu to Speak at African Energy Week in South Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, which will take place in …
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East African Nations Urged to Embrace Digital VAT Reforms
Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …
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Zimbabwe Teachers Protest in Manicaland Over Low Pay, Demand US$1,260 Salary
A group of teachers under the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) staged a peaceful protest on Monday in Manicaland, demanding better salaries and improved working conditions. The teachers …
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Nigeria’s Infrastructure Boss Woos Investors
The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Jobson Ewalefoh, has declared Nigeria open for business and ready for global partnerships, urging both local and international investors to tap …
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has directed that all crude oil and petroleum product exporters must obtain an export permit, vessel clearance, and a Unique Identification Number (UIN) …
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Dr Titilayo Fowokan has been sworn in as the first female chairman of the Ilupeju/Gbagada District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), marking a historic moment …
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South Africa Set to Change Divorce Laws to Protect Vulnerable Spouses
South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is set to introduce the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, to Parliament. This legislation aims to amend several key laws governing divorce and …
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Lagos Moves to Enact Innovation Bill, Targets Inclusive Tech Growth
The Lagos State Government has moved a step closer to enacting a law to strengthen its innovation and technology ecosystem by unveiling a revised draft of the Lagos Innovation Bill. …