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Starting January 1, 2026, Nigerians — including minimum wage earners and small business owners — are set to enjoy tax reliefs and exemptions under the country’s new tax reform laws. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, announced in a post on X on Monday that the reforms include 50 different tax exemptions and relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens and boosting economic growth. He said that with the implementation of the law from 1 January 2026: 1. individuals earning the N70,000 national minimum wage or less will be exempted from personal income tax (PAYE). 2. Individuals whose annual gross income is N1,200,000 (translating to about N800,000 taxable income) is exempt. 3. There will be reduced PAYE tax for those earning annual gross income up to N20 million. 4. Gifts received will also not be taxed. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 - for N...

N o one talks about the silent battles. The nights you cry yourself to sleep, questioning your worth, wondering if things will ever change. That moment when you lose the job. The breakup you didn’t see coming. The phone call that flips your world upside down.  It’s in those moments—when everything feels uncertain, uncomfortable, even unbearable—that something starts to shift. Not immediately. First, you break a little. You fall apart. You think, ‘Why me?’ But then... quietly, something else shows up. Resilience. Growth doesn’t happen when you're comfortable. It happens when you’re stretched—mentally, emotionally, spiritually. It happens when you're forced to face the parts of yourself you’ve ignored. When the only way out is through. And one day, you wake up and realize... you made it through something you thought would break you. You’re not the same. You’re stronger. Wiser. More you. Discomfort didn’t destroy you. It transformed you.   So if you're ...

They say “practice makes perfect.” But what if perfect is the very thing holding you back? You tell yourself you’ll start when it’s ready... post when it’s flawless... speak when every word is right. But perfection is a moving target — and it keeps you standing still. Perfectionism hides behind good intentions — “high standards,” “discipline,” “care.” But beneath that? Fear. Fear of being seen. Fear of being enough . Every time you wait for perfect, you teach yourself that you’re not ready yet. But you are. Let go of perfect. Embrace progress. It’s messy, it’s raw, it’s real — but it’s alive. The world doesn’t need your perfection. It needs your authenticity. Your voice. Your courage. Perfection is a cage. Progress is the key. So start where you are. Speak even if your voice shakes. And remember — the goal isn’t to be perfect... It’s to be whole. 🙏 Let go of perfection. Begin again🙏

The Chairman of the Supreme Court panel hearing the appeals against the election of President Bola Tinubu, Justice John Okoro, told the Peoples Democratic Party standard bearer in the February presidential election on Monday, that Atiku Abubakar, must prove the allegation of certificate forgery levelled against the ex-Lagos State governor beyond reasonable doubt. Okoro handed down the admonition during the hearing of the election petition appeals filed by Atiku and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.  

Hospital sent a message that this virus seems to be spreading quickly via petrol pumps so have asked to tell everyone to wear gloves or use a paper towel when filling up and dispose of straight away -please share -thanks from a surgeon in LGI x Covid Medical kit Required at home: 1. Paracetamol 2. Betadine for mouthwash and gargle 3. Vitamin C and D3  5. B complex  6. Vapour+ capsules for steam 7. Oximeter  8. Oxygen cylinder (for emergency only) 9.Breathing Exercises  Covid Three stages: 1. Covid only in nose - recovery  time is half a day. (Steam inhaling), vitamin C. Usually no fever. Asymptomatic.  2. Covid in throat - sore throat, recovery time 1 day (hot water gargle, warm water to drink, if temp then paracetamol. Vitamin C, Bcomplex. If severe than antibiotic.  3. Covid in lungs- coughing and breathlessness 4 to 5 days. (Vitamin C, B complex, hot water gargle, oximeter, paracetamol, cylinder if severe, lot of liquid required, deep breathing exer...

HERE ARE 20 BUSINESSES YOU CAN START WITH 100,000 NAIRA. 1. BEDSHEETS/BEDDINGS PRODUCTION Photo by  Curtis Adams  from  Pexels Pay a visit to Lagos Island, or Oshodi where they sell bulk materials, pick good designs and I tell you the guys who will sew it for you are just within the same Market. You can start with less than N100,000 and diligently grow your money. 2. SHIRT PRODUCTION A sweet side hustle. There are tailors in Lagos Island or better learn the skill it will save you all the heartbreaks imaginable. Taiwo Street in Lagos Island is where you should be. Materials ranging from N700 – N1,000 per yard, sew for N1,500-N2,000 Sell for N5,000-N7,000. 3. BOXERS PRODUCTIONS  Schedule a trip to Aba Market, The cost of production of boxers, you can get one for as low as N300, all you need is to package it in 3s, and market these babies properly beg your friend on twitter for RTs, we buy 3s pack boxers for N1500-N2500 sell yours for N1200 and gradually grow. 4. E-PAY...

Liverpool are the 2019-20 Premier League champions – and this is how they did it. Manchester City’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea tonight meant Jurgen Klopp’s are the champion   Liverpool  have  won  a phenomenal 18  league championships . The first came in 1900-01, while the  last title  triumph came in 1989-90 under Kenny Dalglish.  Liverpool  broke new ground in December 2019 by lifting the Club World Cup for the first time in Red s history.

10 Ways to Become Financially Independent People can choose to define financial independence in their own way — after all, not everyone wants a private jet and a mansion. However reaching real financial independence — the ability to live comfortably off one’s savings and investments with no debt whatsoever — could be easier than you think. It takes a plan. Many individuals — particularly those with a healthy self-discipline and solid financial guidance — can reach this goal. Here are 10 ideas to get started. Visualize first, then plan . Anyone’s vision of financial independence can probably use a reality check. Start by considering what your vision actually looks like and then gather some qualified financial advice to set — or reset — your course. The path to financial independence may be considerably different at age 20 than it is at age 50; the more time you have to save and invest generally produces a better outcome. But whatever age you are, start by getting a realistic picture of ...

Seyitan Babatayo the young lady who accused D'banj of raping her, has released a press release to address the events that followed her accusation. Here are five things she said in her statement. 1. Criminal complaint of rape against D'banj In a press statement released by Babatayo, she revealed that she has filed a complaint at the  Gender Desk of the Nigeria , Police Force Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja Lagos. According to her, this decision was made after several failed attempts to give her own side of the story which was  ''thwarted by a certain police officer at the police barracks.'' 2. She was arrested in a commando-style According to the young lady, she was arrested by 4 police officers who arrived at her home pretending to be delivery agents. She was then taken to the IGP IRT office in Harold Shodipo, Ikeja where she was detained alongside criminals and her phone seized. She said while in detention, she had little access to a lawyer. ''...

The World Health Organization (WHO) hails DEXAMETHASONE The World Health Organization (WHO) hailed as "great news" initial clinical trial results that showed a cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone can help save the lives of critically ill Covid-19 patients. WHO on Wednesday welcomee initial positive results by a team from Oxfor University on how Dexamethasone drug contributed to lesser death cases among coronavirus patients, who needed ventilators WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at an online news conference in Genvea, hailed the accomplishment but said the drug nevertheless showed effectiveness in treating less critical cases. Dex has been in use since 1969 and is used to treat inflammation and some types of cancer. WHO has been calling on countries to conduct tests, isolate infectees and trace those who came into close contact with them.

Dr Denis MUKWEGE resigned from the Covid-19 response team A famed Congolese medic who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 has resigned from the country's team formed to fight Covid-19. Dr Denis Mukwege said he was quitting a special Commission for fighting Covid-19 in South Kivu, citing lack of facilitation from the government. In a resignation note publicised on Wednesday, Dr Mukwege said the lack of laboratories for testing for the virus had frustrated the team's work. The team had been waiting for more than two weeks to receive results of samples sent to the national biomedical research institute in Kinshasa, he said, which "constituted a major handicap for our strategy." "On the other hand, a loosening of prevention measures by our population, a denial of reality, the impossibility of enforcing restrictions, the porosity of our borders with the massive return of thousands of compatriots from neighbouring countries without having been quarantined, have decreased...

Dan Foster, Ace broadcaster and presenter popularly known as    The Big Dawg  and  Top Dawg  is dead. Dan Foster has reportedly died of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Before his death, Foster has worked with  Cool FM ,  Inspiration FM  , City FM and Classic FM. Foster was brought up with his three siblings in Washington, D.C. by their father – their mother had died when he was ten – but partly raised in Baltimore by his grandmother. As a teenager, Foster was rebellious, but soon joined the Marines and attended Morgan State University where he studied Broadcasting and Drama.

The senator representing Lagos East in the Nigerian Senate, Adebayo Osinowo, popularly called Pepperito, is dead. The federal lawmaker died on Monday, June 15, 2020. A Lagos State government official, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that Pepperito died of coronavirus-related complications.

How To Do JAMB Change of Institution/Course 2020/2021 Now, here is the real deal. It’s the main reason why you are here. The steps are very simple to follow. I would not advice you to do it on your phone because you are likely to encounter some problems. OK, back to the steps you need to follow. Take all the required things; JAMB profile code, registration number, and money. Go to any accredited JAMB cbt center near you. Tell them that you want to change your institution or course. You will be asked for the course or institution you want to change, email address, JAMB password, JAMB registration number and money. After supplying all the required things, wait while they help you with the changing of course/institution 2020/21. Make sure they input the correct details and check it very well before they submit the change of course/institution form 2020. After the change has been successfully completed, you will be told and you will be given the slip. That’s all you need to do. Where Can I...

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria on Monday commenced a nationwide strike after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. The National President of NARD, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, had in a circular last week said the association found it necessary to take “the painful decision” following the inability of the Federal Government to meet its demands

Nigerians Call For Arrest Of Naira Marley For Holding Night Party Despite Ban On Large Gathering Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as  Naira Marley  has come under intense criticism for performing at a concert that recorded massive attendance in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The controversial Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, on Saturday, performed at a concert in Abuja despite the interstate travel ban and social distancing rules aimed at curbing the spread of  Covid-19 . An ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Kim Oprah, was the event anchor. The concert was put together by Play Network Africa, Traffic Bar, El’Carnival, and was sponsored by Glenfiddich. Jabi Lake Mall was the venue of the sold-out concert while Nairabox and Ariiya sold the tickets for N20,000 and N250,000.

HOLIDAY DANGER :-CARELESS PARENTS.   WHY DO YOU SEND YOUR LITTLE GIRL CHILD TO DO HOLIDAY WITH THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE? -FRIENDS -COUSINS -BROTHERS. -SISTERS. -UNCLES -NEIGHBOURS -PASTORS -ALFAS/MALAMS IF YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T TRAIN AND WATCH A FEMALE CHILD GROW UNDER YOUR ROOF TILL 2O YEARS AND ABOVE, WHY THEN DO YOU GIVE BIRTH TO THEM? I READ AN ARTICLE CONCERNING SOME CARELESS MOTHER'S A week ago a 13 year old girl was found pregnant but she didn't know who impregnated her. But I will tell you the truth, she was raped by someone nearby and threatened not to report. When Doctors conducted tests on her they found she was not a virgin meaning someone had been sexually abusing her. Just yesterday another story of 13 year old who was staying with her uncle was found raped and killed. Listen, If a man can remove the diaper of a 6 days old baby clamp the little baby's feet and rape her what would stop such a man from raping a 13 year old little girl?? The quicker we realize that ...