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The Punch 

Women form 65% of land scam victims – Firm

A property firm, Sytemap, has stated that 65 per cent of victims of land scams in Nigeria are women. While announcing an initiative designed to empower women through affordable and secure land ownership in a statement, the firm stated that from March 8 to March 14, 2025, women, including professionals in Africa and the Diaspora,

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The Punch 

Experts discuss fake news, cyberbullying at forum

Experts convened at the 5th edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout in Lagos to discuss the pressing issues of fake news, cyberbullying, and their far-reaching impact on society. The event, themed “Social Media: The Influence, Power, and Impact,” brought together influencers, dignitaries, and stakeholders from various sectors. A statement on Sunday indicated that the

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The Punch 

Experts advocate property tax reforms in Abuja

Housing experts have called for comprehensive property tax reforms in Abuja to address housing affordability and reduce the prevalence of unoccupied buildings across the city. Speaking at the Affordable Housing Hall of Fame event in Abuja recently, Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocate, Mr. Festus Adebayo, emphasised the urgency of property tax implementation over

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Internet usage surged to 870,398 terabytes in October – NCC

Nigeria’s internet data usage surged to 870,398.28 terabytes in October, marking an increase from 850,249.09 terabytes in September. This rebound follows a decline in September, which saw internet consumption drop by 0.82 per cent to 850,249.09 terabytes, the first decrease since February 2024. The latest figures, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, reflect a notable

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The Punch 

Umahi rules out compensation for bare land owners

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reiterated that the Federal Government does not compensate for bare lands, adding that all lands belong to the government. He disclosed this at the inspection of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Section 1 at kilometre 18, Okun Ajah axis, recently. He said, “Go and read the law; there is

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The Punch 

Telcos seek inclusive policies to tackle industry challenges

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators are advocating inclusive policies to address industry challenges and reverse declining investments. The President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Tony Emoekpere, emphasised the need for stakeholder engagement and collaborative policy development to ensure the sector’s growth. In an interview with The Punch, Emoekpere outlined a multi-step approach that involves

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World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

Kylian Mbappe, Carlo Ancelotti address the moment Real Madrid reached 'rock bottom'

Star forward Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti reflected on the moment Real Madrid hit "rock bottom," following a reassuring 4-2 victory over Sevilla.

Real Madrid closed out 2024 with a commanding 4-2 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu in Matchday 18 of the 2024-25 La Liga season. The win solidified a resurgence in form for Los Blancos after a turbulent period, and both Kylian Mbappe and Carlo Ancelotti reflected on the team’s “rock bottom” moment.

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The Punch 

BPE wins SERVICOM awards

The Bureau of Public Enterprises has won Service Compact honours for its service delivery, emerging as one of the country’s best-performing agency in customer service. According to a statement, SERVICOM awarded the BPE Director-General, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, as one of the best Chief Executive Officers supporting SERVICOM initiatives in 2024 at the SERVICOM end-of-year awards ceremony

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PenCom, finance ministry working to pay retirees – DG

The National Pension Commission has revealed that it is working with the Ministry of Finance to ensure prompt payment of retirees’ benefits. This was revealed by the Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, during an interactive session with the media in Lagos recently. Responding to a question on accrued rights and the non-payment of retirees’ benefits,

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Firm reimburses customers affected by security breach

Financial services technology firm, Patricia Technologies, has begun reimbursing its subscribers who were affected by a security breach on its cryptocurrency trading platform. This was revealed in a recent statement from the firm. Patricia Technologies experienced a major cyberattack in 2022, which resulted in the loss of depositors’ funds amounting to over N600m. Withdrawals were

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Emerging-markets central banks battle a surging dollar

The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index has fallen 3.1% since end-September and is heading for its biggest quarterly drop in two years, led by the real, Hungarian forint and the Chilean peso. The moves come after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest-rate cuts next year and signaled that inflation concerns are back on the radar.

The Punch 

IFRS hails Nigeria’s progress in sustainability reporting

The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation has acknowledged the strides made in sustainability reporting in Nigeria. In its latest report, titled ‘Progress on Corporate Climate-related Disclosures – 2024 Report,’ the IFRS Foundation highlighted the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria for its significant contributions to sustainability reporting in the country. Commenting on the report on Friday

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The Punch 

Pelican Valley begins short-let service

A property company, Pellican Valley Nigeria Limited, commenced its short-let service at Ecostay Apartments. In a statement, the company noted that barely 24 hours after it commenced shot-let services for apartments at the Ecostay Apartments, an emerging smart city in the Masa-Kobape corridor of Ogun State, Pelican Valley has recorded a rush of subscriptions by

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