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Reps halt implementation of cybersecurity levy
The House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the enforcement of the cybercrime levy to comply with the regulations outlined in the Cybercrime Act. This decision came after Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda of the PDP Rivers moved a motion of urgent public importance, urging for immediate action. Chinda cited section 44 (2a) of the Cybercrime Act, which specifies the entities required to pay the designated fees, including GSM and…
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Nigerian woman emerges first black woman to bag PhD in Robotics at Michigan Varsity
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has made history by becoming the first black woman to attain a Ph.D. in U-M Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her outstanding accomplishment was recognized and celebrated during the university’s commencement ceremony, where she delivered a speech highlighting the pivotal roles of advocates and mentors in supporting her aspirations. Dosunmu-Ogunbi emphasized the importance of inclusion in her address, reflecting on her personal journey alongside fellow PhD students who initially faced uncertainty but…
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Don’t be deceived, a submissive woman is an opinionless woman – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, Nzeribe Uzodimma has described a submissive woman as someone lacking an opinion. He shared this in a post on Social Media. According to him, she will bore you to an early grave. See his post below;
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Port Harcourt, Warri refineries to be fully operational in 2024 – Ifeanyi Ubah
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Ifeanyi Ubah, has said that two refineries- Port Harcourt and Warri would be fully operational by the end of 2024. Ubah said plans have already been put in place to achieve the target, stressing that the Kaduna Refinery would also be operational before the end of next year. He said that the completion of the plants and the addition of supply from the 650,000 barrels per day, bpd…
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A woman whose hobby is cooking is more priceless than a career woman – Nigerian man says
Nelson Igboke, the son of late Ebonyi Monarch has opined that the luckiest man on earth is one who marries a woman whose hobby is cooking. In a post he shared on Facebook, he noted that such a woman is more priceless than a career woman.
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You have no idea to share, nothing excites you more than causing division, hatred – Daniel Bwala tells Peter Obi
Former Senator Daniel Bwala criticized Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, accusing him of spreading misinformation and lacking substantial ideas. Bwala, who previously suggested Nigerians should adapt to the country’s harsh economic realities, criticized Obi’s governance record, describing it as filled with rhetoric, falsehoods, and misinformation. He made these remarks while responding to Obi’s post about his speech at Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University on “African Leadership’s Role in Fostering…
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I want to go ride bicycle with my friend in Texas this summer – Nigerian man says as he is granted US visa
A Twitter User has narrated how his friend was granted a U.S. visa after giving the consular a cheeky reason he intends to visit the country. According to him, his friend had told the visa consulate that ”I want to ride a bicycle with my friend in Texas this summer”
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200 jobs at risk as Microsoft contemplates closure in Lagos
Microsoft is contemplating the closure of its African Development Centre located in Lagos. If this decision is finalized, it would result in the displacement of at least 200 employees, dealing a substantial blow to the country’s technological landscape and potentially affecting job prospects and innovation within the sector. According to sources within the industry who spoke to The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday, May 7, Microsoft notified its employees of the closure plans on Monday, May…
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Impeach Gov Fubara now – APC tells Rivers lawmakers
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has instructed members of the House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, issued this directive during a press briefing held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 7. Okocha’s directive came in response to the governor’s recent statement asserting that “the Assembly members are no longer recognized…
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‘People say I’m better than Wizkid’ – Speed Darlington
Controversial rpperSpeed Darlington has cautioned fans against drawing comparisons between himself and singer Wizkid. He highlighted that many fans have been drawing parallels between him and the Starboy boss, asserting that he is superior. Speed Darlington voiced his vehement dissatisfaction regarding the ongoing comparisons between himself and Wizkid. The rapper emphasized that despite nearly eight years in the music industry, he has never encountered Wizkid in person, despite the singer once acknowledging him in New…
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Cybersecurity Levy: Proof that the government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to recovery – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the Federal government’s decision to implement the Cybersecurity levy. In a statement issued today, May 8, Obi expressed his disapproval, stating that the “implementation of the Cybersecurity Levy is further evidence that the government prioritizes exploiting a struggling economy rather than fostering its recovery and development.” Obi contended that such policies would not only exacerbate poverty among citizens but also diminish…
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Cybersecurity levy: Let the Poor Breath – Seyi law tells Tinubu
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law expressed outrage over the recent introduction of a 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN directed banks to implement this levy on transactions. Seyi Law deemed the policy “unacceptable” and called on the CBN to reconsider it. Addressing President Bola Tinubu, he appealed for relief for the masses, questioning the delay in announcing and implementing the new minimum wage. Additionally, Seyi Law criticized the performance…
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