BREAKING: Nigerians To Pay 7.5% VAT On Mobile Bank Transfers, USSD Transactions From January 19

Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, from January 19, 2026, following a new government-backed regulatory directive. This is disclosed in a notice sent to customers on Wednesday afternoon by Moniepoint, informing users of the impending implementation of the…

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FLASH: FG Signs, Unveils New Agreement With ASUU

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of the university education system and ensuring stability. The new agreement replaces the 2009 pact that triggered several industrial actions over unresolved issues. The signing and unveiling of the agreement took place on Wednesday…

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BREAKING: Nigeria, Russia Affected As US Pauses Visa Processing For 75 Countries 

Visa applications from Nigeria, Russia and at least 73 other countries will no longer be processed by United States embassies and consulates as Washington moves to tighten immigration screening over concerns about welfare dependence. The US Department of State has directed consular officers to pause visa processing for the affected countries from January 21, pending…

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Atorise, Remilekun-Amos, Others Mourn ‘Omije Ojumi’ Singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu

Several gospel singers including Lekan Remilekun-Amos otherwise called Omo Dafidi and Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise have mourned colleague and worship leader, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. Ms Akinnaanu reportedly passed away on Monday in Lagos hospital. She was 46 years old last November. Atorise, in an emotion-laden voice, told newsmen that…

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