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23/04/2026

After Demolition Controversy, New Structure at Eluokwo Community School Now Raises Fresh Concerns

Health Center While the demolished building at Eluokwo Community School in Igbere, Bende LGA, was once the centre of a dispute between the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and the Abia State Government, attention has now shifted to a newly constructed structure at the site, which is drawing fresh scrutiny and calls for urgent review....

06/01/2026

Bayelsa State slams the brakes on timber, sand transport

The Bayelsa State Government, under Governor Douye Diri, has imposed restrictions on the transportation (or "carrying") of wood/timber/forest products and activities related to sand (via dredging). On December 30, 2025, the state Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ebi Ben Ololo, announced this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The directive prohibits: A total ban on the movement, transportation, and conveyance of wood, timber, and all forest products across the state (via land and maritime routes), effective January 1, 2026....

The Bayelsa State Government, under Governor Douye Diri, has imposed restrictions on the transportation (or “carrying”) of wood/timber/forest products and activities related to sand (vi…

01/01/2026

Please be informed that effective 1 January 2026, the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) previously charged on electronic bank transfers of ₦10,000 and above has been replaced in line with the Nigerian Tax Act 2025.

Please be informed that effective 1 January 2026, the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) previously charged on electronic bank transfers of ₦10,000 and above has been replaced by a ₦50 Stamp Dut…

01/01/2026

Change to Stamp Duty on Electronic Transfers

Please be informed that effective 1 January 2026, the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) previously charged on electronic bank transfers of ₦10,000 and above has been replaced by a ₦50 Stamp Duty, in line with the Nigerian Tax Act 2025. The change referenced in the bank notice stems from provisions in the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, a comprehensive tax reform law enacted in 2025 as part of broader fiscal updates under President Bola Tinubu's administration....

Please be informed that effective 1 January 2026, the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) previously charged on electronic bank transfers of ₦10,000 and above has been replaced by a ₦50 Stamp Dut…