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September 19, 2024 CBN Reintroduces Reduced Cyber Security Levies

CBN Reintroduces Reduced Cyber Security Levies

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has confirmed the enforcement of the controversial cybercrime levy at 0.005 percent on all electronic transactions under its new guidelines for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Apex Bank disclosed this in its recently released Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2024-2025.

The development comes after the levy was purportedly suspended after it sparked debate among Nigerians. CBN reaffirmed its commitment to mandating banks and other financial institutions to deduct the levy from all electronic transactions.

September 19, 2024 Federal Government Set to Investigate Causes of Earth Tremors in Abuja

Federal Government Set to Investigate Causes of Earth Tremors in Abuja

The Federal Government has initiated a thorough investigation into the root causes of the recent earth tremors that rattled the Mpape area in Abuja.

The tremors, which began on the night of September 16, 2024, alarmed residents, with reports of six to eight seismic events being recorded. First detected at about 11:00 p.m., the tremors led to widespread concern due to loud noises and ground shaking in the vicinity.

During a ministerial press briefing yesterday, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Mr. UCHE NNAJI, assured the public that a team of expertsfromthe National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, have the situation under control.

The government’s concern stems from the potential for catastrophic flooding in low-lying areas of southern Nigeria, especially as the rainy season progresses.

September 19, 2024 Air Force Airlifts Election Materials to Edo

Air Force Airlifts Election Materials to Edo

Ahead of the gubernatorial elections slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has airlifted election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin.

Similarly, the Chief of Defence Staff, General CHRISTOPHER MUSA on Wednesday noted that President BOLA AHMED TINUBU has no favourite candidate in the Governorship election in Edo State.

The Chief of Defencestated this at a meeting with the stakeholders, including INEC, Police and other security agencies in Benin City.

MUSA said the President’s favourite will be the person the electorate in the state elected as their governor, emphasizing that the military will not take sides in the election.

Governor Obaseki who was on hand to receive the Chief of defense Staff said all the edo people desire is a free and fair poll, which is devoid of violence.

The tension in Edo state ahead of the gubernatorial poll has been heightened over fears of possible violence during the elections, a situation which led to the incumbent Governor turning down a peace accord in the state.

September 19, 2024 Akwa Ibom Reels Out Plans for 37th Anniversary

Akwa Ibom Reels Out Plans for 37th Anniversary

The  Akwa Ibom state government has released an itinerary for the celebration of the state’s 37th Anniversary.

In a release signed by the Secretary to the state Government, PRINCE ENOBONG UWAH and made available to the press, it was highlighted that events to mark the anniversary will commence on Friday, September 20, with the launch of a Health care initiative, followed by a media chat with the Governor Pastor UMO ENO on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

The activities will be preceded by a Thanksgiving service next week, on Sunday, September 22, and incorporates the flag off of the 2nd Farming season on Wednesday, September 25, the commissioning of rural road projects across local government areas, through the month of October, and the commissioning of a primary health centre in Nsit Ibom, as the culminating event.

Also a statement signed by the commissioner of Information, Comrade INI  EMEMOBONGnotes that Governor UMO ENO has declared September 23, 202,  as a Public Holiday,  to mark the state’s creation anniversary.

The statement indicated that residents of the state are expected to observe the holiday, to celebrate with the state.

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