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Nigeria’s Draw for the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships

Noble Onyeagoro8 months ago8 months ago0

Nigeria’s teams face tough competition at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, with draws made for both men’s and women’s categories.

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦799 per Litre

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to ₦799 per litre, reflecting ongoing adjustments in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. Industry sources say the price review is linked to crude oil input costs, exchange rate pressures and logistics, raising fresh concerns over pump prices, transport costs and broader inflationary effects across the economy.

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state.

Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes.

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Nigerian workers have expressed mixed reactions to the new tax laws as changes to PAYE deductions alter take-home pay across income bands. While some employees report slight increases in net earnings, others say the gains are marginal and insufficient to offset rising living costs, highlighting uneven outcomes in early implementation of the reforms.

Chelsea signs Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday

Noble Onyeagoro8 months ago8 months ago0

Chelsea have secured the signature of teenage defender Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday for a reported £500,000, marking the club's commitment to future talent.

Rewane Projects Inflation Averaging 16% in 2026

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that inflation averaging 16% will define Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2026. He attributes the forecast to base-year effects from the new CPI methodology, exchange rate pressures and debt servicing costs, urging businesses to prioritise strategic liquidity and risk management amid lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country.

Sepp Blatter Supports Fans Boycotting 2026 World Cup in the US Over Security Concerns

Noble Onyeagoro8 months ago8 months ago0

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has expressed support for fans boycotting the 2026 World Cup in the US due to security concerns, following the comments of Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth.

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws

IDNN8 months ago8 months ago0

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says PAYE cuts are already increasing workers’ take-home pay under Nigeria’s new tax laws. While acknowledging mixed feedback from employees, he insists early salary data confirms reduced deductions and higher net income for most workers, adding that further engagement with employers is underway to address implementation gaps

Kaduna E-MOTIVE Programme Reports Zero PPH Deaths at 77 Facilities

Borno Variant Polio Cases Drop From Eight to Three in 2026

Isak fires Liverpool past Bournemouth as Iraola wins on return

Nigeria’s Draw for the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦799 per Litre

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

Chelsea signs Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday

Rewane Projects Inflation Averaging 16% in 2026

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

Sepp Blatter Supports Fans Boycotting 2026 World Cup in the US Over Security Concerns

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws