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The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said there have been increased threats of attacks on telecommunications systems, banking platforms, power and energy grids, and military networks in Nigeria.   Ribadu stated this during a workshop on critical national information infrastructure protection and resilience, which the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre in ONSA organised for policymakers and sector regulators.   He …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, urging swift action to address the situation.    Obasanjo made the remark on Sunday, October 20, during a visit to Bauchi State, where he inaugurated several road projects constructed by Governor Bala Mohammed.   While speaking at the palace of the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu …

Popular Nigerian singer and comedian Nasboi has publicly called out the administration of President Bola Tinubu, expressing frustration over the rising cost of living in the country.    In a recent social media post, the entertainer questioned how ordinary citizens are managing to survive amidst the economic challenges.   In his emotional outburst, Nasboi stated, “Bro!!!! Wait o! How people …

The Enugu State Government has imposed a daily Mortuary Tax to discourage people from leaving their de@d ones in the mortuary.  The Mortuary Tax circular addressed to all the mortuary attendants in the state is trending online.  Reacting, the Executive Chairman, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Mr Emmanuel Nnamani, said the Enugu Mortuary Tax is not meant to generate …

The Government of Namibia has sought the help of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against corruption in the country.   The Namibian government said that Nigeria is leading in the fight against corruption in Africa, so it needs to share its remarkable achievements in fighting …

The country’s centre-right government is set to slash taxes for people aged 35 and under in a measure aimed at dissuading them from emigrating and also encouraging foreigners to settle in Portugal. ADVERTISEMENT In a move designed to encourage young Portuguese from leaving the country, the centre-right government suggested tax breaks for young people in the new budget for 2025, …

The Chairman of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Alhaji Sharifu Kamarawa, has revealed that some communities in his council remain under the control of bandits, despite efforts to combat insecurity in the region. Kamarawa disclosed this on Thursday, October 11, while receiving the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, at the local government secretariat.   During …

The draft budget plan will be under intense scrutiny by the EU Commission after Brussels formally warned France of its excessive budget deficit back in June. ADVERTISEMENT The French government has unveiled its draft budget plan for 2025 on Thursday in Paris during a press conference. It’s a touchy subject considering France’s staggering deficit is projected to reach more than 6% …

The Sokoto State Government has disbursed N95.4 million for the maintenance of Juma’at mosques across the state. The funds were released on Wednesday at the Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’anic and General Studies by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Goronyo.   A total of 87 Juma’at mosques benefitted from the …

South Korean and Indian government bonds are set to join global index provider FTSE Russell in 2025, in a move that is expected to attract billions of dollars of foreign investment into their local bond markets. ADVERTISEMENT Global financial market index provider, FTSE Russell, will include South Korean government bonds in the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) and Indian …