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YB MOVING PARTS EXHIBITIONThe exhibition is a sound art exhibition by Yinka Bernie , created to capture the lives of dif...
30/10/2025

YB MOVING PARTS EXHIBITION

The exhibition is a sound art exhibition by Yinka Bernie , created to capture the lives of different people living in Lagos through the movements and sounds made on major Lagos bridges.

Exhibition Title: Moving Parts
Date: November 8th- 9th, 2025 (Art Week Lagos)
Medium: Audio Visual Multi-Sensory Exhibition
Artist/Curator: Yinka Bernie
Venue: Odeya Carpark, Onikan Lagos Island

President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a policy the...
30/10/2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a policy the administration says is designed to protect domestic refineries and stabilise the downstream oil sector.

In a directive dated Oct. 21, 2025, and released Wednesday, Tinubu instructed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to immediately begin enforcing the tariff as part of a “market-responsive import tariff framework.”

The approval followed a proposal from FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji recommending a 15% duty on the cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value of imported petroleum products to reflect market realities and encourage local refining. The directive was signed by the president’s private secretary, Damilotun Aderemi.

The federal government has reiterated that lawyers and law firms must remit the 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Federa...
30/10/2025

The federal government has reiterated that lawyers and law firms must remit the 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), in line with Nigeria’s new tax reform law taking effect January 1, 2026.

Officials said legal practitioners fall squarely within the category of professional service providers covered under the revised fiscal framework, and are therefore required to comply with the VAT mandate.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers and other financial institutions to begin ded...
30/10/2025

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers and other financial institutions to begin deducting a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from short-term securities.

The directive marks a major policy shift, as such instruments were previously exempt to boost investor participation in the financial markets.

According to the circular issued by the agency, the tax will apply to interest payments on treasury bills, corporate bonds, promissory notes and bills of exchange. Deductions will be made at the point of payment.

In Nigeria, q***r people are not just fighting discrimination, they are also fighting to stay alive.What many call “kito...
30/10/2025

In Nigeria, q***r people are not just fighting discrimination, they are also fighting to stay alive.
What many call “kito” is not mischief. It is organised violence.

This month in Port Harcourt, Hilary thought he was meeting someone who genuinely wanted to see him. Instead, he was ambushed, beaten, and thrown from a two-storey building. He died from spinal cord injuries.

Two weeks before Hilary, another q***r Nigerian was killed under similar circumstances. In schools, hostels, homes, bars, parks, and private apartments, q***r Nigerians are being lured, attacked, robbed, blackmailed, and stripped of dignity, sometimes stripped of life.

This is a national human rights crisis.
And it is happening because the law makes it possible.

The Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act strips LGBTQ+ Nigerians of protection, makes reporting violence dangerous, and emboldens attackers who know victims cannot safely run to the police.

The question is: how many more need to die before we care?

A quick recap of significant news stories from Africa’s tech scene in the last week, in case you missed them.
30/10/2025

A quick recap of significant news stories from Africa’s tech scene in the last week, in case you missed them.

In 2018, 13-year-old Ochanya died from devastating complications—Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) and subsequent incontinence...
29/10/2025

In 2018, 13-year-old Ochanya died from devastating complications—Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) and subsequent incontinence caused by repeated r**e by her aunt’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, and her nephew, Victor Ogbuja.

Ochanya was sent away from poverty in Benue State with the hope of getting an education. Instead, she found abuse that stole her health and her life.

The injustice continued long after her death. Despite the gravity of the crime:
Andrew Ogbuja was discharged and acquitted due to “inconsistencies” in autopsy reports, a shocking technicality that prioritizes procedural missteps over the documented death of a child. He remains a lecturer.
Victor Ogbuja is still at large.

This case is a stark and painful example of how the Nigerian justice system is failing our children. When an estimated 1.4 million people experienced sexual offenses in Nigeria recently, but only 426 offenders were convicted nationwide, we have a crisis of accountability.

When upcoming Nigerian artist Bloody Civilian posted a harmless gym photo, she didn’t expect it to become another exampl...
29/10/2025

When upcoming Nigerian artist Bloody Civilian posted a harmless gym photo, she didn’t expect it to become another example of how unsafe digital spaces can be for women. Using Grok, the AI tool powered by X (formerly Twitter), men manipulated and digitally undressed her image, exposing the darker side of AI misuse and digital misogyny.

This isn’t new. From deepfakes to image manipulation, AI is increasingly being weaponized to violate women’s privacy and autonomy. But as long as the world remains unsafe for women, technology will mirror that reality.

As AI continues to evolve, how do we ensure it doesn’t become another tool of harassment?

By pushing for accountability, amplifying women’s voices in tech spaces, and building a culture that refuses to normalize misogyny, online or offline.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating B...
29/10/2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Benin Republic 3-1 on aggregate.

The Falcons drew 1-1 with the Amazons in the second leg of the qualifier on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, but their earlier 2-0 away win in Lome sealed their passage to the tournament.

Goals from Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in the first leg gave Nigeria the advantage, while defender Ashleigh Plumptre’s header from Okoronkwo’s corner put the team ahead in Abeokuta — her first goal for Nigeria since switching allegiance from England in 2017.

Benin’s Yasmine Djibril equalized in the 61st minute, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit as coach Justin Madugu’s side held firm to confirm their qualification.

The Super Falcons, record 10-time WAFCON champions, will now aim to defend their title in Morocco — the same venue where they lifted their last continental trophy after a dramatic comeback win over the hosts.

29/10/2025

Girl bye 💀

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will seek the forfeiture of Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where op...
28/10/2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will seek the forfeiture of Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where operatives seized 384.886 kilograms of “loud,” a synthetic strain of cannabis, during a weekend raid.

The agency said it will also prosecute the nightclub’s owner, Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, and its manager, Joachin Millary, in connection with the incident.

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the raid took place during a drug-themed party held between the night of Saturday, October 25, and the early hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the club located at 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Over 100 attendees were arrested during the operation.

Babafemi said the agency has repeatedly warned nightclub operators and fun seekers against the growing trend of organizing or attending drug parties — describing it as a “disturbing fad” and a clear violation of Nigerian law.

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