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The House of Representatives has instructed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to stop collecting the Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) levy by June 30, 2025. The directive was issued on Monday during a budget review session by the House Committee on Customs and Excise. Chairman of the Committee, Leke Abejide (ADC, Kogi), raised concerns over the legality of the levy and other deductions made by Customs, stating that the CISS is not backed by any legislation in the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. “This Committee is aware that CISS has no legal foundation. It is not contained in any…

Super Falcons of Nigeria put in a resilient performance to hold Portugal to a goalless draw in a friendly encounter played in Lisbon on Monday evening, Soccernet.ng reports.  Despite both teams failing to find the back of the net, the contest provided plenty of positives for head coach Justine Madugu, whose side looked organised at the back and increasingly dangerous going forward. The game kicked off with the Super Falcons donning their away colours and immediately asserting their presence. The opening 20 minutes saw both sides feel each other out, with neither able to carve out a clear-cut opportunity. Chiamaka…

Chika Otuchikere The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has called on families to stop sharing widows, saying they are not properties. The Chairman of the Niger State CAN, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Yohanna, made the call on Monday during his felicitation on the International Day of the widows. He admonished families to stop the practice of sharing widows by relatives of their late husband’s siblings. Yohanna called on the widows to prepare for the rainy days while their husbands were still alive, stressing that such practices have outlived their relevance in today’s world. Yohanna who is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will, on Tuesday, meet with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), amid controversy arising from the Commission’s recent rejection of a notice for the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the INEC Conference Hall in Abuja. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, disclosed the notice of the meeting between the Commission and the PDP leadership in an invitation message to journalists on Monday. While the official agenda of the meeting is yet to be disclosed, it may not be unconnected…

Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram Not only did Beyoncé wrap up her Cowboy Carter Tour in Paris in style, she also delivered a reunion that hit every note of surprise and sentiment. At the final show in France, she invited Jay–Z on stage for the first time since 2018, and the crowd inside Stade de France felt the shift immediately. Jay-Z appeared without warning, dressed in low-key black overalls and a bolo tie, with Timberlands anchoring the look. Beyoncé met that vibe head-on with futuristic glam: a silver corset top and matching high-waisted briefs, both dripping with sparkle. A metallic fringe swung…

In a bold move to shore up Nigeria’s dwindling revenue and fight economic sabotage, the Senate Committee on Customs has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to raise its 2025 revenue target from ₦6.584 trillion to ₦10 trillion. The directive was issued on Monday during the agency’s 2025 budget defence before the committee, where lawmakers praised the NCS for surpassing its 2024 revenue expectations—but insisted that the bar must be raised even higher. Chairman of the committee, Senator Isah Jibrin (APC, Kogi East), who led the charge, lauded the NCS for exceeding its ₦5.079 trillion revenue target for 2024 by…

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday expressed disgust with the state governor, Monday Okpebholo’s comment promising to deliver 2.5 million votes from Edo State to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. The PDP said that the statement credited to Senator Monday Okpebholo, where he promised to deliver 2.5 million votes from Edo State to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election, is laughable and utterly unrealistic. In a statement signed by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary, Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, and made available to newsmen in Benin, Nehikhare noted that the statement…

Against all odds — and fresh off a gruelling transcontinental journey that left them barely 18 hours to prepare — Nigeria’s Super Falcons walked into Lisbon and earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal, a team 14 places above them in the FIFA rankings. It was more than just a scoreless stalemate. It was a powerful reminder that, even when tired and under-prepared, Nigeria’s women can dig deep and deliver performances of real substance. The hosts dominated large spells of possession and tested the Nigerians throughout. Yet it was the Falcons who left Estádio José Gomes with their heads held…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has initiated an advocacy campaign for the construction of toilets in traditional homesteads in Ibadanland by the family heads (Mogajis). The project, which was introduced to Ibadan family heads at a meeting of all Mogajis, is part of the paramount ruler’s 90th birthday and first coronation anniversary celebration activities coming up next month. In his address at the meeting with Mogajis in Ibadanland, at the old Olubadan Palace, Oja Oba in Ibadan, the paramount ruler disclosed that the level of open defecation is worrisome, thus the need for the directive on…

In Summary Investor funding for African e-commerce startups fell to $11.3 million in Q1 2025, a 47.2% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.The decline in funding is attributed to factors such as tightening private markets, increased investor caution, and concerns about competition and growth within the e-commerce sector. No seed rounds were recorded in Q1 2025, whereas $3 million was raised in seed funding in Q1 2024. Despite the overall decline, some deals did occur, including a $6.8 million Pre-Series B round for Taager (Egypt) and $2 million in Pre-Series A funding for Kapu (Kenya). Deep Dive!!Africa’s e-commerce sector has evolved from…