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NLC Refuses Cybersecurity Levy, Calling It Another Burden on Nigerians

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the newly introduced cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria, demanding its immediate withdrawal. In a statement by

Zulum: Only Certified Teachers to Instruct Borno Students

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has vowed not to be deterred by criticism, saying only qualified teachers would teach in Borno primary schools. The

Korean Ambassador: Goal to Broaden Economic Ties with Nigeria

Metro News NgMay 7, 20248 May 20240

Kim Pankyu, the new Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, has said his topmost priority is to expand economic relations between his country and Nigeria. He disclosed

CBN Mandates ‘Cybersecurity Levy’ Deductions on Electronic Transfers

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed 0.005 percent Cybersecurity Levy deductions on electronic transfers. A circular issued by the CBN, yesterday, directed the

NLC and TUC Set Sunday Deadline for NERC to Reverse Electricity Tariff Hike

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, have given the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, till May 12 to

Some High-Scoring UTME Candidates May Face Admission Challenges, Says JAMB

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board said some candidates may not secure admission despite their high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Spokesman

Residents Escape as Bandits Rampage Through 10 Villages in Kaduna

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

Residents of 10 communities in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State have fled their homes due to the activities of bandits in the area. It was

Nigeria Would Have Thrived If Yar’adua Had Completed His Tenure –Gowon

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

A former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has said Nigeria would have been a better country if President Umaru Musa Yar’adua had completed

Lagos-Calabar highway: Atiku lacks moral right to allege corruption – Presidency

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

The Presidency, on Monday, tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his claim of conflict of interest in the award of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway

Adamawa Delays School Reopening and Mandates Vaccination Amid Measles Outbreak

Metro News NgMay 7, 20247 May 20240

The Adamawa State government, on Monday, announced the postponement of school resumption in the state following an outbreak of measles in the state. The state