67 Dead in Nigeria's Christmas Food Stampedes"
At least 67 people died in three separate crowd crush incidents in Nigeria this week, all caused by the distribution of free food at charity events in Okija, Abuja, and Ibadan, highlighting the widespread hunger and economic hardship in the country.
67 Dead in Nigeria's Christmas Food Stampedes"
At least 67 people died in three separate crowd crush incidents in Nigeria this week, all caused by the distribution of free food at charity events in Okija, Abuja, and Ibadan, highlighting the widespread hunger and economic hardship in the country.
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36% Bias Score
Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
Nigeria's President Forecasts Economic Growth by 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced projected economic improvements for 2025, including macroeconomic stability, job growth, and poverty reduction, supported by a 49.8 trillion Naira (approximately $32 billion USD) national budget and positive Q3 2024 growth figures.
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44% Bias Score
CITN Endorses Nigerian Tax Reform, Advises Dropping Derivation Principle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) endorsed the proposed tax reform bills, advising the Federal Government to remove the derivation aspect to ensure success, citing the government's commitment to tax system overhaul and reduced oil revenue dependency.
CITN Endorses Nigerian Tax Reform, Advises Dropping Derivation Principle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) endorsed the proposed tax reform bills, advising the Federal Government to remove the derivation aspect to ensure success, citing the government's commitment to tax system overhaul and reduced oil revenue dependency.
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44% Bias Score
32 Killed in Crowd Crushes at Nigerian Charity Events
At least 32 people died in two separate crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria on Saturday: 22 in Anambra state during a rice distribution and 10 in Abuja at a food distribution, underscoring the need for improved crowd control measures during aid distribution.
32 Killed in Crowd Crushes at Nigerian Charity Events
At least 32 people died in two separate crowd crushes at charity events in Nigeria on Saturday: 22 in Anambra state during a rice distribution and 10 in Abuja at a food distribution, underscoring the need for improved crowd control measures during aid distribution.
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28% Bias Score
Nigerian Tax Reform Bills Face Political Hurdles Amidst Regional Concerns
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) established an expert committee to review Nigeria's tax reform bills due to insufficient consultation, while an SB Morgen study suggests the debate is more political than economic, highlighting concerns about regional impact and VAT increases.
Nigerian Tax Reform Bills Face Political Hurdles Amidst Regional Concerns
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) established an expert committee to review Nigeria's tax reform bills due to insufficient consultation, while an SB Morgen study suggests the debate is more political than economic, highlighting concerns about regional impact and VAT increases.
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms: 800,000 Naira Income Bracket Exempted
President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reforms in Nigeria will eliminate taxes for those earning less than 800,000 Naira annually, while increasing rates for higher earners; the bills are currently under consideration by the Senate.
Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms: 800,000 Naira Income Bracket Exempted
President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax reforms in Nigeria will eliminate taxes for those earning less than 800,000 Naira annually, while increasing rates for higher earners; the bills are currently under consideration by the Senate.
Progress
44% Bias Score