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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, on Monday, debunked reports doing the rounds that the rate for Value-Added Tax (VAT) has been upwardly adjusted to 10% from 7.5%. The Minister, in a statement signed by him, affirmed that the VAT rate as contained in relevant tax laws and chargeable on goods and services remains 7.5%.

Olufemi Awoyemi is Chairman at Proshare Nigeria. In this interview with TIME TESTED NEWS’ Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Lanre Inspirati-OYETADE, he gives the definition of what he considers success in his many years’ endeavours at the firm, and goes on with what appears to be his philosophy of life and the world order. It was delightsome speaking with him, and we’re sure you will enjoy the read…. What’s your success story because they say the success of a man is in his story?

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Dr. Abdullahi Ismaila Ahmad is the Director of the Communications and Liaison Department, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), headquartered in Abuja. An indigene of Niger State, he once lectured at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, in the Department of English and Literary Studies – where he obtained his B.A, M.A and PhD in Literature. He spoke with TIME TESTED NEWS’ Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Lanre Inspirati-OYETADE, in his Abuja office.

Telecommunication workers under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective September 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited over what they describe as prevalent precarious working conditions. PTECSSAN gave the notice in a statement signed by Mr Okonu Abdullahi, its general secretary.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for Portugal, coming 20 years after his first, and the veteran sank to his knees in an emotional celebration.

By Deborah Nnamdi, Port Harcourt The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a suspect linked to the disturbing viral nude video of a young girl that has been circulating on social media platforms. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, an Assistant Superintendent of Police on Friday, September 6, the 24-year-old suspect, identified as God gift Bai from Ogbolomabori in Nembe Local Government Area, was apprehended in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024.

The Acting Executive Secretary of Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has called on Civil Service and student associations to develop programs that improve their welfare, particularly in the area of healthcare. During an advocacy visit to Rivers State Television, Dr. Agala urged civil servants to embrace the government’s programs, highlighting the administration’s prioritization of healthcare.

A New York judge on Friday delayed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case until after the Nov. 5 election, writing that he wants to avoid the unwarranted perception of a political motive. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, had previously been scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has offered $6.5 million assistance to flood-related victims in Nigeria. USAID, which disclosed this in a press statement, said the assistance was part of USAID’s Fiscal Year 2024 support to assist local partners, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in responding to the severe flooding that has impacted various regions across the country.