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NiDCOM inaugurates housing initiative for Nigerians abroad NiDCOM Chairman, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside commission staff members at a press conference held in Abuja on Monday ahead of the National Diaspora Day.…Photo Credit: Nathaniel Shaibu The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has revealed plans to introduce a new housing initiative aimed at assisting Nigerians living abroad secure access to real estate investment opportunities in the country. The initiative known as the Diaspora Home and Abroad Housing Platform, would be officially launched during this year’s National Diaspora Day celebrations, scheduled for July 25–26 in Abuja. In a press conference held in Abuja on…

New tax law: 97% of informal sector exempted from taxation – Oyedele File Copy: Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that only three per cent of informal sector operators can pay taxes in Nigeria. He stated that on Monday, in Lagos, at the PwC’s Executive Summit on Nigeria’s Tax Reform, with the theme “The New Tax Era: What Nigeria’s Tax Reform Means to Individuals and Businesses.” He noted that globally, one per cent pays more taxes…

ZENITH BANK EMERGES NIGERIA’S BEST BANK AT EUROMONEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025 Photo © 2025 – ASV Photography Ltd. www.ASVphotos.com Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence are one of the most highly coveted awards…

Fidelity Bank to Empower 100 SMEs Across Nigeria with Digital Tools As part of its unwavering commitment to digitally transform Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), leading financial institution Fidelity Bank is set to empower entrepreneurs across the country with cutting-edge digital tools designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive sustainable growth. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the bank will equip 100 growth-ready entrepreneurs with a comprehensive digital toolkit that includes: a POS desktop system, access to ERPRev software, receipt printer & barcode scanner; inventory & management tools. business training and support; free fidelity pos with branding…

𝘖𝘥𝘪-𝘖𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘰’𝘴 𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯, 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘫𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝓢𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓪𝔂, 20𝓽𝓱 𝓙𝓾𝓵𝔂, 2025 𝘖𝘥𝘪-𝘖𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘰’𝘴 𝘎𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘯, 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘫𝘢𝘭𝘢 In the heart of Sweden, where the world’s largest and most international youth football tournament unfolds annually, the Ghetto Tigers, a community football club established, managed and sponsored by Honourable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria, has claimed a monumental victory at the 2025 Gothia Cup. This renowned tournament draws approximately 1,900 teams from 75 nations, engaging in nearly 5,000 matches across 112 pitches. Yesterday, Saturday 19th July, 2025, the Ghetto…

What Would an African SDG Treaty Look Like? Lady Diana Eyo-Enoette Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose – DeeEnvoy A vision without ownership is just a dream; an agenda without voice is merely a script. It is now imperative for Africa to define its own developmental goals and approach not out of superiority or deficiency, but because sustainable development must be owned, co-created, and envisioned by its beneficiaries. For development to be meaningful, Africa must be present, heard, felt, and lead. In 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a bold framework to “leave no…

Athletes set for African Karate Championship in Abuja File Photo: Karate Athletes set for African Karate Championship in Abuja About 1,000 athletes coming from 31 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship, which kicks off July 21 and runs through July 28. The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that 31 countries, alongside host Nigeria, would slug it out in four categories of the sport. Agara listed the categories to include the cadet, which would accommodate athletes between 14 and 15 years, as well as the junior…

Briclinks Africa ends Q2 with N135.6m revenue Briclinks Africa ends Q2 with N135.6m revenue Brinks Africa Plc recorded a revenue of N135.6m for the second quarter closed 30th June 2025, representing an increase from the N131.7m posted in the first quarter of the year. The company reported a profit after tax of N9.27m for the second quarter, compared to N10.58m in the first quarter. Gross profit stood at N46.29m in Q2, while administrative expenses amounted to N36.44m. Interest payable for the quarter was N582,068. Retained earnings rose to N65.33m in the period under review, up from N56.06m recorded in the…

CAA makes plan of scholarships for African athletes File: President, Confederation of African Athletics Hamad Kalkaba CAA makes plan of scholarships for African athletes President of the Confederation of African Athletics Hamad Kalkaba has revealed that African athletes will soon have access to international scholarships and expanded training opportunities through collaborations with various sports institutions around the world. Speaking at a press conference on the closing day of the third African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Kalkaba noted that the CAA is working with key stakeholders to support talented athletes from across the continent, especially those from under-resourced countries. “We…

Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years. This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering a high-performance culture. Promotions were awarded across various departments to employees who consistently demonstrated outstanding achievement, integrity…