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IMF Tax Proposal Sparks Backlash as Nigerians Reject Fresh Telecom and Fuel Levies

Nigeria, June 15 -- The News Chronicle reports that telecom customers and business leaders who contend that Nigerians are already burdened by many taxes and worsening economic difficulties are worried... Read More


Amad Diallo Fires Ivory Coast to Africa's First Victory at 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, June 15 -- The News Chronicle reports that before the Manchester United winger made a late game-winning play the African champions seemed doomed to settle for a goalless draw in Philadelphia.... Read More


Manufacturing Drives N329.6bn VAT Revenue as Sector Strengthens Nigeria's Non Oil Economy

Nigeria, June 15 -- The News Chronicle reports that the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics show that VAT revenue from manufacturing activities rose significantly from N286.95... Read More


Dangote Refinery Hits $39 Billion Valuation as Investors Rush $1 Billion Share Offer

Nigeria, June 11 -- The News Chronicle reports that the refinery is issuing 3 billion ordinary shares at $0.35 each in a capital-raising effort intended to raise around $1 billion. People conversant w... Read More


World Cup 2026 Set to Miss Cole Palmer And Other Global Stars Due To Injuries And Team Omissions

Nigeria, June 11 -- The News Chronicle reports that although supporters anxiously await the most important World Cup ever, the absence of some of the most well-known stars is the subject of much debat... Read More


World Bank Warns 53 Million People Across Region Could Face Food Crisis

Nigeria, June 11 -- The News Chronicle reports that between June and August 2026, some 52.9 million people, many of them in northern Nigeria, will suffer from severe food and nutrition insecurity. Th... Read More


Isaac Fayose Sparks Debate Over Taxes and Insecurity in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 10 -- Rising living expenses and the continuing threat of kidnapping and ransom requests across parts of the nation, Fayose voiced worry in a social media post about the burden of taxes ... Read More


Nigeria's Food Import Bill Falls as Spending Drops to N1.39 Trillion

Nigeria, June 10 -- Food and drink imports between January and March 2026 fell by 16.7 percent from the N1.67 trillion reported for the same period in 2025, The News Chronicle reports. The most recent... Read More


Super Eagles Eye Ronaldo Upset in Portugal Showdown

Nigeria, June 10 -- Portugal's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are fine-tuned, and The News Chronicle reports that the meeting has special meaning for them. Regarded as among the best players... Read More


Atletico Madrid Laugh Off Real Madrid's 150m Move for Julian Alvarez

Nigeria, June 10 -- The News Chronicle reports that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez apparently hinted at a big signing, fueling rumors that Alvarez could be the secret target. Atletico swiftly ... Read More