A proposed amendment to Nigeria’s tax laws has sparked debates nationwide, especially concerning the sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT) revenue. The reform is part of a broader tax reform package introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system. The Four Proposed Tax Reform Bills The Senate has advanced four tax reform…
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden has arrived in Angola, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the oil-rich nation and his inaugural trip to Africa. The historic visit underscores the Biden administration’s efforts to revitalize U.S.-Africa relations and counterbalance growing Russian and Chinese influence across the continent. Biden was warmly received in…
The Nigerian entertainment industry recently witnessed an unusual blend of cultures with the release of My Sunshine, a Nigerian-Korean film that has sparked international acclaim while drawing local criticism. Released in October, this groundbreaking project marks the first full-length film produced by Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Kemz Mama or ‘Mummy Wa.’ Drawing inspiration from…
A 13-year-old boy has taken legal action against his parents, accusing them of abandoning him in a boarding school overseas under the pretense of visiting a sick relative. The case, monitored by the Daily Mail, which began its hearing this week, has sparked intense debate over parental responsibility and the well-being of children sent abroad…
The United Kingdom has inaugurated its largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Africa, situated in Lagos, Nigeria. This development comes as the UK government continues its efforts to manage immigration levels and reduce net migration. The facility is expected to streamline visa application processes for Nigerians, who represent a significant portion of UK visa applicants….
Hackers have infiltrated the systems of the Bank of Uganda, stealing a staggering 62 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $17 million), according to a report by Bloomberg. The breach, reportedly executed by a cybercriminal group called “Waste” based in Southeast Asia, has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity in the country. According to the report, the Bank…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful re-streaming of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy sector. The refinery, currently operating at an output of 60,000 barrels per day, has the potential to double its capacity to 120,000 barrels per day upon full rehabilitation….
West Africa is spearheading efforts to make travel across the African continent more accessible for its citizens. According to the latest Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI), the region is home to eight of the top 20 African countries with the most liberal visa policies. These include Benin, The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal,…
A shocking leak of intimate videos involving Equatorial Guinea’s senior government official, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has flooded social media in recent weeks. While many see it as a scandal of epic proportions, the BBC believe it may be part of a larger scheme to discredit the powerful Engonga and clear the way for another successor…
Ugandan forensic experts have released a detailed report confirming that space debris, believed to be from a U.S.-based SpaceX satellite, caused significant property damage across parts of western Uganda earlier this year. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, affected the Kyegegwa, Sembabule, and Kyenjojo districts, where fragments from the debris landed over a vast…