Written by Bad Bunny looks set for a big night on Thursday when the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music, return to Las Vegas. The reggaeton star has 12 nominations, including best album, best record, and best song — categories in which he is also competing at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards … Continue reading “Bad Bunny In Box Seat As Latin Grammys Hit Vegas”
The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Revenue and Fiscal Management, a proposed legislation which is a major step toward addressing Nigeria’s chronic dependence on debt to finance its annual budgets and the country’s weak revenue mobilisation framework. Presenting the lead debate, Senator Adamu Aliero, noted that Nigeria’s fiscal … Continue reading “Bill To Curb Debt Dependence Scales Second Reading In Senate”
The Senate has commenced an investigation into the generation and utilization of stamp duty revenue across the country, in what lawmakers describe as a major step toward improving fiscal transparency and plugging revenue leakages. Speaking at a media conference, the Chairman of the Senate committee on Public Accounts Committee, Senator Aliyu Wadada, said it … Continue reading “Senate Launches Probe Into Stamp Duty Revenue “
EU states on Thursday agreed to scrap a bloc-wide duty exemption on low-value orders from the likes of retail giants Temu and Shein to help tackle a flood of cheap Chinese imports. Currently, there is no levy on packages worth less than 150 euros ($174) imported directly to consumers in the 27-nation bloc, in … Continue reading “EU Backs Small Parcel Duties To Tackle China Import Flood”
The Super Eagles have unveiled their starting XI for Thursday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff encounter against Gabon, taking place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. According to an update on the team’s official X handle, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will captain the side, with Calvin Bassey and Frederick Marshal anchoring the … Continue reading “Line-Up: Ndidi Skippers Super Eagles In World Cup Play-Off Clash Against Gabon”
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued seventeen underage children in Zaria Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence on the suspicious movement of some children under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria. He explained … Continue reading “Police Rescue 17 Minors, Arrest Three Suspected Traffickers In Kaduna”
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she only sleeps for between two and four hours every night, while she also faces criticism for encouraging people to overwork. The revelation about how little she sleeps came after Takaichi raised eyebrows last week by arranging a 3 am staff meeting in her office to prepare … Continue reading “Japan PM Takaichi Says She Sleeps Only Two To Four Hours A Night”
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited is pleased to announce that it has successfully fulfilled the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ₦200 billion minimum capital requirement for national commercial banks, in advance of the regulatory deadline. This achievement highlights the Bank’s formidable financial foundation and steadfast commitment to deeply contributing to Nigeria’s economic advancement and … Continue reading “Standard Chartered Confirms Compliance With CBN’s ₦200bn Capital Requirement”
MrBeast, the world’s most followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh on Thursday, the latest celebrity drawn to Saudi Arabia as it aspires to become a major entertainment hub. “Beast Land”, open from November 13 to December 27, features several obstacle course-like challenges similar to those that … Continue reading “YouTube Star MrBeast Opens Pop-up Park In Saudi Arabia”
South Africa plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said Thursday, aiming to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time. The country was the first on the continent to host the football World Cup in 2010. “South Africa initiates its … Continue reading “South Africa To Bid For Olympic Games”