The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a significant measure, approving amnesty on penalties and interests linked to outstanding tax liabilities, as confirmed by the Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Recognising the financial challenges faced by taxpayers in fulfilling their tax obligations, the FIRS has opted Read More…
Israeli ground forces were confronting Hamas fighters across the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said on Sunday, in its clearest indication yet that a planned ground offensive in the enclave’s refugee-crowded south had begun as Israeli bombing killed and wounded dozens of Palestinians. The Hamas Palestinian militant group said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops Read More…
The Etihad Stadium witnessed a Sunday spectacle as Manchester City, amidst a goal-laden day, found themselves held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against a resilient Tottenham Hotspur. The nail-biting clash saw Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute header shatter City’s hopes of victory, causing a slip to third place in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by Read More…
In the Nigerian Premier Football League’s Match Day 11 fixtures, Sporting Lagos secured a hard-fought victory over Katsina United, sealing a 1-0 win at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. This triumph marked a notable highlight among the weekend’s NPFL events. However, the spotlight of the day belonged to Kano Pillars’ young prodigy, Read More…
Arsenal asserted their dominance with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard’s early goals paved the way for Arsenal’s victory, although they faced a late challenge from Wolves. Captain Odegaard expressed optimism, stating, “It’s been a good week with some Read More…
Dubai hosts world leaders at crucial climate summit The UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai is poised to witness the convergence of prominent world figures, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Union leaders, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, among the anticipated 170 global leaders in attendance. “Scholz aims to promote Read More…
The Nigerian Super Falcons showcased their prowess in a resounding 5-0 win over Cape Verde in the first leg of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round qualifier held in Abuja. “Coach Justin Madugu emphasised the team’s dedication, stating, ‘The girls did what was expected of them and they played according to the Read More…
“Attention, Lagosians! The Christmas table just got more delightful with Eko Rice hitting the shelves across major markets,” announced Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Agriculture, during a recent visit to the Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu. “In preparation for the Yuletide, we’re thrilled to offer the 50kg bag of Eko Read More…
In an annual revelation of streaming trends, Spotify unveiled its “2023 Wrapped,” showcasing the most streamed male and female artists, tracks, albums, playlists, and podcasts in Nigeria. Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido emerged as the top streamed male artists, while Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, and Tems secured the lead positions among the female artists. Phiona Read More…
Singapore and Zurich emerged as the world’s most expensive cities this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, as per the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), signalling ongoing challenges in the global cost-of-living landscape. Meanwhile, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, remains relatively affordable in the latest survey, ranking 125th out of 172 cities. The EIU’s Read More…
