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Nigeria Customs Service Proposes N1.13 Trillion Budget for 2025, Awaits National Assembly Nod

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Abuja, June 23, 2025, 8:56 PM IST – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has proposed a N1.132 trillion budget for its 2025 operations, aimed at enhancing revenue generation and operational efficiency, as presented to the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise on June 23, 2025. Deputy Comptroller-General Bello Jibo, representing Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale … Read more

Creating a Chart of Accounts for a Small Restaurant

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[ad_1] Independent restaurant owners often do their own bookkeeping. Even if they hire a professional accountant at the end of the year, they can save a lot of money by handling the weekly tasks themselves. Creating a chart of accounts to meet a restaurant’s needs usually requires customizing any accounting program’s default options. The selection … Read more

‘My Mother Is A Witch’ Surpasses ₦100 Million at Nigerian Box Office

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  July 15, 2025 – The Nollywood movie My Mom Is A Witch, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and starring Mercy Aigbe and Efe Irele, has crossed the ₦100 million milestone on the Nigerian field workplace, a big achievement for the supernatural drama. Distributed by FilmOne Leisure, the film earned ₦26 million throughout its opening weekend … Read more

Trump can’t deploy National Guard in California for law enforcemt

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Trump Cannot Deploy National Guard in California for Law Enforcement Without Legal Constraints: A Breakdown of Federal Authority President Donald Trump’s recent threats to expand National Guard deployments to cities like Chicago and Los Angeles have reignited debates over presidential power, particularly in states like California led by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. While Trump has … Read more

$800 million boost: Tinubu’s policy overhaul transforms Nigeria’s mining sector

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SWOT Analysis of Nigeria’s Mining Sector Post-Tinubu’s Policy Overhaul President Bola Tinubu’s administration has significantly transformed Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, attracting over $800 million in foreign investment and increasing revenue from ₦6 billion in 2023 to ₦38 billion in 2024, despite receiving only 18% of its ₦29 billion budget allocation. Below is a SWOT analysis … Read more

LemFi acquires fintech pillar to launch Credit Cards for immigrants

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On June 16, 2025, LemFi, a London-based international payment services startup, announced its acquisition of Pillar, a UK fintech focused on credit access for immigrants. This strategic move enables LemFi to launch specialized credit cards for immigrant communities, addressing a major barrier to financial inclusion in the UK. Below is a detailed overview of the … Read more

Why A Certified Public Accountant Is Worth Every Dime While Accountants Are A Dime A Dozen

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[ad_1] Most small to medium-sized businesses quickly reach the point where they realize they need an accountant who is well-versed in everything from tax preparation to financial planning. When they can no longer handle all the financial tasks themselves, they start shopping for a bookkeeper to help them with the complexities of their finances. Some … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Nigerian Commercial Papers

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Investing in Nigerian commercial papers (CPs) offers a low-risk, short-term opportunity to grow wealth with competitive returns. This guide, tailored for beginners, outlines the steps to invest, key benefits, risks, and best practices for navigating the Nigerian CP market. What Are Commercial Papers? Commercial papers are unsecured, short-term debt instruments issued by reputable corporations, financial … Read more

Do you have a lottery addiction? With the Powerball jackpot now at $643 million, this man’s story may be telling.

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Do You Have a Lottery Addiction? With the Powerball Jackpot at $643 Million, This Man’s Story May Be Telling As jackpots soar, experts warn of the hidden dangers of gambling addiction, pointing to one man’s devastating experience as a cautionary tale for millions of eager players. With the Powerball jackpot soaring to an estimated $643 … Read more

California judge orders open hearings, full disclosure in State Farm rate case

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Overview of the Ruling On August 27, 2025, Administrative Law Judge Karl Seligman of the California Department of Insurance issued a series of rulings in the ongoing rate case involving State Farm General Insurance Company, California’s largest homeowners insurer. The decisions emphasize transparency and public participation, denying requests to conduct pre-hearing proceedings in private or … Read more