Newspaper Headlines: Redesigned naira notes go into circulation today
The planned release of the redesigned naira notes into circulation and issues surrounding the policy dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Tinubu won’t attend debate designed to embarrass him, APC campaign replies Obaigbena
Bayo Onanuga and Dele Alake of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council have insisted that they will not allow Bola Tinubu to attend town hall debate organised by Arise Television. The duo, in a statement on Wednesday, said the town hall debate is designed to “embarrass” Tinubu, flagbearer of the APC. […]
Abiola’s children sue FG over ‘failure to protect Kudirat’, seek $10m compensation
The children of Kudirat Abiola, wife of MKO Abiola, presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, have filed a suit against the federal government over “failure to protect” their mother. Khafila Abiola, Moriam Abiola, and Hadi Abiola are suing for themselves and on behalf of the other children of Kudirat. […]
2022 finance bill: FG to phase out pioneer status incentive for mature industries
The federal government is working on phasing out the “antiquated” pioneer status incentive and other tax exemptions for mature industries with the 2022 finance bill. The pioneer status incentive (PSI) is a tax holiday that grants qualifying industries and products relief from payment of corporate income tax for an initial period of three years, […]
Ethiopia-Tigray conflict: Academic sues Meta over father’s killing ‘linked to Facebook posts’
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been accused of amplifying hate speech and allowing posts that incited the Ethiopia-Tigray conflict. In a lawsuit filed in Kenya on Wednesday by Abrham Meareg and Fisseha Tekle, two Ethiopian researchers, and Kenya’s Katiba Institute, Facebook was accused of allowing agitating posts thrive on its platform. […]
Adeleke orders suspension of mining activities of ALL firms operating on Osun licences
Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities by firms operating on the state’s mining licences. Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Ademola Adeleke, the Osun governor, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. Rasheed said the affected operators are to report to the state’s assets recovery […]
12-year-old Nigerian chess champion granted asylum in US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, the 12-year-old Nigerian refugee who won the NY State chess championship in 2019, and his family have been granted asylum by the government of the United States of America. Source: Top Stories
APPLY: Nigerian teachers can now seek employment in UK schools
Eligible teachers in Nigeria can apply to work in schools in the United Kingdom, courtesy of a programme by the department of education. To stand a chance, applicants will be required to have qualified teacher status (QTS), a qualification awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA). The UK’s department of education listed […]
FG: Whistleblower policy has lost momentum — Nigerians concerned about their safety
The whistleblower policy has lost momentum due to fears about safety, the federal executive council (FEC) said on Wednesday. The policy, launched in December 2016, encourages Nigerians to disclose information on fraud, bribery, looted government funds, financial misconduct and any other form of corruption to the ministry of finance. Speaking on the […]
Surging transport, gas prices push Ghana’s inflation to 50.3% — highest since 2004
Ghana’s inflation rate rose to 50.3 percent in November, up from 40.4 percent in October — the highest rate since 2004. Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician for Ghana, announced this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday. The announcement comes a day after Ghana secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund […]