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Mike Tyson And Jake Paul Ready To Fight: Prima Condition After Weighing
JAKARTA The big battle that has been awaited has finally arrived. Mike Tyson, 58-year-old heavyweight boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a 27-year-old young boxer, will face each other in the ring on Friday night November 15 or Saturday morning WIB, at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. Both have officially weighed weight in a ceremonial weight session…
Tax Reform Bills – 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions | Taiwo Oyedele
It is not unusual for a major reform such as this to elicit keen interest from all stakeholders. This development is necessary to achieve the best outcomes that benefits all as it provides an opportunity for further engagements which is healthy for the system. In this regard, we have collated the most frequently asked questions…
Customs seizes N46bn illicit drugs in Rivers
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command Onne, Rivers, has confiscated 21 containers of contraband drugs, donkey skin, and other items valued at over N46 billion. The command’s Comptroller, Mr Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Onne, Rivers. Babandede listed the confiscated items to include; cough syrups, Tramadol, fake antibiotics, chilly…
Nigeria’s External Reserves add $244m in seven days to cross $40bn
Nigeria’s external reserves increased by $244 million ( $244,727, 958) from $39,832,802,155 on November 1, to $40,077,530,113 on November 7. The external reserves stood at $39.07 billion as of September 19, 2024, an increase of 17.4 percent compared with US$33.28 billion in the corresponding period of 2023. That was 8 months of import cover for…
IPMAN Announces Agreement with Dangote Refinery To Reduce Fuel Prices
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced a strategic partnership with the Dangote Refinery to directly procure Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as part of efforts to stabilize and potentially reduce fuel prices across the country. This development was disclosed on Monday by IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, during a press briefing held…
Senators Divided Over Funding For Development Commissions
Following the creation of the Ministry of Regional Development by President Bola Tinubu, a slight ruckus ensued on the floor of the Senate on Thursday over the source of funding recommended for regional commissions. This came during a clause-by-clause consideration of the South-South Development Commission Establishment Bill 2024. The Senate Committee on Special Duties had…
Extortion: IGP Orders ‘Severe’ Punishment For Corrupt Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country, and has ordered “severe” punishment for corrupt officers. He referenced the case involving officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins,…