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Appeal Court Overturns N579bn Stamp Duty Payment Case in Favor of CBN

Abuja: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court (FHC) decision that had ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pay Kasmal International Services N579 billion in connection with stamp duty collection. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initial ruling by Justice Inyang Ekwo on October 11, 2024, mandated […]

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NIS Launches Digital Platform for Expatriate Resident Permits

Abuja: The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will inaugurate a new digital platform for the application of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) on August 1. This new initiative aims to streamline the process for expatriates living in Nigeria, allowing them to submit applications online and abolishing the need for physical forms. According […]

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ActionAid Mobilises Citizens for Inclusive 2026 Agric Budget

Lagos: ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening citizen participation in the formulation of the 2026 agriculture budget to support food system transformation, wealth creation, and economic growth. AAN Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, emphasized this commitment at the National Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the 2026 Agriculture Budget held in Lagos. According to News […]

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UNN Provides Evidence-Informed Policy Advice to Guide Carbon Markets Framework

Abuja: The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has shown a strong commitment to providing evidence-informed policy advice for the development of a regulatory framework for carbon markets. Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, Acting Vice-Chancellor of UNN, announced this initiative on Wednesday during a Dissemination and Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Potential and Challenges […]

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Career Development Specialist Advocates Solutions Journalism to Rebuild Media Credibility

Lagos: Journalist and media career development specialist, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, has advocated the adoption of Solutions Journalism in newsrooms as a strategy to restore public confidence in the media. Otufodunrin made this call on Wednesday in Lagos during a one-day step-down physical training on Solutions Journalism for reporters and editors of the News Agency of […]