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Senate Approves Final Two Pieces of Tax Reform Legislation
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ABUJA – On Thursday, the Senate, during a full session, approved the remaining two out of four Tax Reform Bills, after passing the first two on May 7. Remember, the two bills that have been approved are the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill 2025 and the Nigerian Tax Bill 2025. The passage ensued after…
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Kigali’s Crisis: Over 6,000 Properties Illegally Built in Wetlands and Hazardous Zones
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The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, has expressed concerns over approximately 6,242 parcels of land identified within wetlands and other inappropriate zones for development, highlighting the risk of significant economic loss affecting both real estate holders and the state. ALSO READ: ‘ Preventative audits ‘ might save millions of Rwandan francs lost in public initiatives.…
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OPF and IDC Partner to Ease Expat Lives: New MoU Aims for Family-Friendly Support
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On May 9, Pakistan witnessed an important step forward in cooperation between government bodies and private entities as the Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC). This event drew notable attendees such as Mr. Syed Qamar Raza, Chairperson of the OPF’s Board of Governors, along…
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Imo Community Appeals to Governor Uzodimma for Help After Deadly Natural Disaster
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Residents of Amazi, a community in Umunakanu Ama, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, have staged a peaceful protest against the excavation of sand in their village, which they say threatens their environment and safety. The demonstration, which took place on Tuesday, May 6, was in response to the establishment of a…
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Editorial: Save South Korea’s Economy With Reform, Not Populism
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Should South Korea sustain its present levels of productivity, its potential economic growth rate—which signifies the fastest pace at which an economy can expand without causing inflation—could drop to zero by 2040 as predicted by the Korea Development Institute (KDI), with projections indicating it may turn negative later this decade. This somber prediction marks…
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Ethiopia and Korea Strengthen Bonds Through Innovative and Inclusive Development Strategies
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On May 8, 2025, Addis Ababa – The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance organized a high-level Development Cooperation Policy conference where Ethiopia and South Korea reinforced their robust partnership. ENA reported this news. Marking more than seven decades of diplomatic ties, with Ethiopia having contributed to Korea during the Korean War, both nations pledged to…
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Why American International School Denied $84,942 in Fees for Yahaya Bello’s Children: An Exclusive Look
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The legal proceedings for the ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, proceeded on Thursday, March 8, 2025, as the third prosecution witness, PW3, Nicholas Ojehomon, was questioned under oath by Justice Emeka Nwite from the Federal High Court in Abuja. During his testimony, he clarified that the American International School, Abuja (AISA) kept some…
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Finance Ministry Seizes Emergency Measures to Shield Markets
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Pakistan, May 7 — Amid rising geopolitical tensions with India, the Finance Ministry of Pakistan has reinforced contingency measures to protect financial operations and ensure resilience across the country’s economic institutions. The move follows Indian airstrikes on six sites in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliatory action by Pakistan’s military, which downed…
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CIAA Seizes IPO Documents From Securities Board in International Edition (English)
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Kathmandu, May 7 — On Wednesday, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) conducted a raid at the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON)’s offices and confiscated documents related to 89 hydropower firms that were in the IPO application stage. This action came after accusations surfaced alleging that SEBON officials were soliciting commissions…
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Govt Temporarily Suspends Precious Metals Export Rules for 60 Days to Restructure Jewelry Sector – International Edition
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On May 7, the Pakistani government took an important step by suspending SRO 760(I)/2013, which serves as the regulatory guideline for importing and exporting valuable metals, jewels, and stones. This suspension went into effect right away and will last for two months. As stated in an official announcement made on Wednesday, the “Order Concerning…