The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has thrown its weight behind the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill, 2025, but has also raised key concerns about the implementation of …
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Nigeria Revenue Service Gets Legal Backing to Borrow Funds, Retain 4% of Non-Oil Revenue Under New Tax Act
The Federal Government has given the newly established Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) the legal power to borrow funds from any source and retain 4 per cent of the total non-petroleum …
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NHIA Expands Cancer, Fistula Care Services Through New Partnerships and Accreditation Drive
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced major progress in its efforts to improve healthcare access and reduce the burden of medical costs on Nigerians, particularly those battling cancer …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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Nigeria Unveils National Occupational Standards for Gas and Electric Vehicles as CNG Fleet Rises
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has introduced the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the conversion, calibration, and maintenance of gas-powered and electric vehicles in Nigeria. This initiative …
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DTB Kenya Cuts Lending Rates Again as Borrowing Costs Ease Nationwide
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya has reduced its base lending rate for all Kenya shilling-denominated credit facilities, cutting it by 20 basis points from 14.41% to 14.21%, effective July 1, …
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Nigerian Union of Pensioners Disowns Planned Protest Over N32,000 Pension Increment
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 …
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Botswana’s economy is facing fresh pressure as Citigroup Inc. has warned that the country may need to devalue its currency further, following a sharp drop in diamond revenues. The Bank …
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SEC to Launch USSD Code to Help Nigerians Verify Investment Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria’s top capital market regulator, has announced plans to launch a new Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code to help Nigerians verify the registration …
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Oman Sets August 1 Deadline for Engineers to Obtain Certification for Work Permits
The government of Oman has announced that from August 1, 2025, all engineers working or seeking employment in the country must obtain a Professional Classification Certificate issued by the Oman …