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By Babalola Odunola The Enugu State Government has clarified that private schools in the state are required to pay an education tax ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦300,000, not the ₦5 million previously reported in some quarters. In a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday, the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. …

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over the impact of poverty on women and children in Nigeria, highlighting how it affects children’s access to education, nutrition, and other fundamental rights. Speaking at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2024 in Abuja, UNICEF’s Gender and Development Manager, Ms. …

By Babalola Odunola The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has expressed serious concern over the worsening state of the nation and called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the ongoing hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, the YCE’s General-Secretary, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, expressed the Council’s …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to hold a crucial meeting amidst growing concerns over the naira’s woes and the recent 45% hike in fuel prices. “The pressure on the naira and the increase in fuel prices are major concerns that need to be addressed,” said Ayodeji Dawodu, …