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Despite economic headwinds, Nigerians celebrate Christmas, hope for better days
Notwithstanding the economic challenges posed by the persistent naira scarcity, food inflation, and impact of fuel subsidy removal, many Nigerians across the country today join the rest of the World to mark this year’s Christmas.
I had a failed jewelry line, no longer engaged despite my privileged background, says Otedola’s Daughter DJ Cuppy
Popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has revealed how her life has gone through its ‘ups and downs’ despite coming from a privileged background.
Despite rising inflation, Nigeria’s economy grows by 2.54% in Q3, non-oil Sector dominates with 94.52%
Despite rising inflation in the country, which as at October was 26.72 per cent, Nigeria’s economy grew by 2.54 per cent in the third quarter of this year. This is higher compared to the 2.51 per cent growth in Q2 and 2.25 per cent in the same period last year.
Insecurity: Buhari handed ‘tough period’ to Tinubu, Ribadu laments
National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, admitted that security wise, his principal inherited a “tough period” from the Muhammadu Buhari government, despite rebuttals by the latter.
DSS clashes with NCoS, re-arrests Emefiele despite bail
Following reported sealing of premises of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the Department of State Services (DSS), also in Lagos, yesterday, took on officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) over custody of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
‘Nigerians will vote Tinubu despite naira, fuel scarcity’ – Northwest Youth Leader
The All Progressives Congress, (APC) Northwest Youth Leader, Abdulhamid Mohammed Oscar has indicated that Nigerians will vote for his party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite the scarcity of the new banknotes and fuel.
UCL: Pep’s Man City top table despite draw
Riyad Mahrez had a penalty saved but Manchester City still sealed the top spot in their Champions League group with a draw that also took Borussia Dortmund into the last 16.
Europa League: ‘We are not that good’ – Erik Ten Hag critical of Man United ‘Intensity’ despite Onomia Nicosia 3-2 win
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score twice for Manchester United during their nervy 3-2 win over Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus on Thursday. Despite getting the win, manager Erik ten Hag was not impressed with the performance and felt his side could have played with more "intensity". United were beaten 6-3 by rivals Manchester City at the weekend.
3SC reopens Lekan Salami Stadium with 4-0 victory over NK Tabor of Slovenia
Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC returned to the remodeled Lekan Salami Sports Complex with an outstanding victory over Slovenia first division side, NK Tabor Sežana on Wednesday.
Despite court order, FIRS insists on collection of VAT
Contrary to recent court ruling, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has insisted that it is still in charge of collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.