The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially started discussions with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to renegotiate the existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between the two countries. The fresh …
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West African Nations Sign Historic Lomé Declaration on Refugee Protection and National Security
Ministers from Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen both national security and refugee protection in West Africa. The joint declaration, signed …
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FG Unveils $150,000 Solar Testing Centre to Tackle Substandard Products
The Federal Government has commissioned Nigeria’s first Mini-grid Simulation and Standardisation Centre, a $150,000 facility aimed at regulating the quality of solar components and promoting local manufacturing of renewable energy …
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GTCO to Raise $100m via London Stock Exchange to Meet CBN Capital Rule
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced plans to raise about $100 million through a fully marketed equity offering on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This move is part …
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IMF hails CBN’s reforms, warns Nigeria to adjust 2025 budget over oil revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the bold reforms it introduced to stabilise the economy, but warned that Nigeria may exceed its …
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Ethiopia Completes Blue Nile Mega Dam Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the long-awaited Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River is now fully completed. He made this known on Thursday …
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Trump Invites Five African Presidents to Washington, Snubs Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African countries at the White House next week for high-level discussions on trade and investment, but Africa’s …
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Gun Violence, Civil Unrest Spark Global Travel Warnings to the U.S. from Allies
In a sharp reversal of roles, several countries that are traditional allies of the United States, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, have issued travel advisories warning …
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Kenya Faces Hunger and Health Crisis as U.S. Cuts Foreign Aid
Kenya is now among the African countries most affected by foreign aid cuts under the government of former United States President Donald Trump. A new study by the Center for …
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UK, US Top List of Countries Receiving Hard Cash from Kenya
The United Kingdom and the United States have emerged as the top destinations for physical cash flown out of Kenya, according to a new report released by the Central Bank …