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  • Nigeria VAT hike hits bank transfers with 7.5 percent charge

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria VAT hike hits bank transfers with 7.5 percent charge

    Nigerian banks, including Moniepoint, have notified their customers of an impending 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on bank transfers and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions. The new tax, which takes effect on January […]

  • AGOA Extension Act Passes US House

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on AGOA Extension Act Passes US House

    The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by overwhelmingly passing the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500) on January 12, 2026. The bipartisan vote […]

  • Nigeria loses to Morocco in AFCON semi-final

    By Ifunanya | January 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria loses to Morocco in AFCON semi-final

    The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Morocco’s Atlas Lions ended in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Morocco emerging victorious 4-2. The game, played on Wednesday night, saw both […]

  • EU boosts defense budgets amid alleged Russia threat

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on EU boosts defense budgets amid alleged Russia threat

    The European Union is working to enhance its defense capabilities, with the goal of becoming a “military powerhouse,” according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking during a closed-door meeting in the European […]

  • Nolan Arenado hails Mike Tomlin as legend

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nolan Arenado hails Mike Tomlin as legend

    The St. Louis Cardinals recently traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move coincided with the resignation of longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Arenado took to social media to pay […]

  • Buhari Slams Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Buhari Slams Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken out against the country’s employment culture, which he believes is driven by patronage rather than merit. In a recent statement, he emphasized that elected officials, including legislators, should not […]

  • Buhari Criticizes Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Buhari Criticizes Nigeria’s Patronage-Driven Job Culture

    Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken out against the country’s patronage-driven employment culture, emphasizing that elected officials, particularly legislators, should not be seen as job providers. In a recent statement, Buhari stressed that the role […]

  • Nigeria Power Restored to Taraba State After Upgrade

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Power Restored to Taraba State After Upgrade

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity supply to Taraba State after completing upgrade works on the Yola–Mayo Belwa–Jalingo transmission line. The restoration of power supply to Jalingo and surrounding areas was […]

  • VeryDarkMan responds to Phyna accusations and relationship drama

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on VeryDarkMan responds to Phyna accusations and relationship drama

    A public feud has erupted between social media influencer VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, and reality TV personality Phyna, with the former responding to allegations that he was responsible for the end of her relationship […]

  • Bauchi PRP Condemns Interference in Judicial Matters

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Bauchi PRP Condemns Interference in Judicial Matters

    The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party has accused a group of Islamic clerics and the state’s legislative body of interfering in ongoing judicial matters. The party alleges that the Coalition of Bauchi […]

  • Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns US intervention

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns US intervention

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly condemned the recent United States intervention in Venezuela, describing it as a “gross violation of international law.” Lavrov made the remarks alongside his Namibian counterpart, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, following […]

  • TikTok trends shift to reality over fantasy in 2026

    By Ifunanya | January 14, 2026 | Comments Off on TikTok trends shift to reality over fantasy in 2026

    TikTok’s latest trend forecast for 2026 indicates a significant shift in user behavior, with a decline in fantasy-based content and a growing emphasis on reality and practicality. According to the forecast, users are moving away […]

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